I've finally decided to get a set of new wheels for the TR4, and am looking at the various Minilite clones that are on the market. The car is used for spirited street driving only. The alternatives t
looking Dean: Not because I am biased but a fresh set of painted 60 spoke wires from Dayton Wheel is very tough to beat on the 4 body. The sun sparkling off of the chrome knock off really says what B
My wife wanted to keep the wire wheels on her TR4. That decided, the painted 60 spoke wires from Dayton were an easy choice. Strong, straight, and visually identical to the optional wheels on the ori
Mostly because they are true, well-finished, well-balanced and commonly-available. I have several friends running them on several different kinds of cars. I have not heard any complaints. One fellow
My 1967 TR4A has Cosmic alloy wheels, available I have been told, as a dealer fitted option during the sixties. I am always amused when some TR "expert" looks at my car and says that it's a pity abou
...and, I might add, clean up like they're coated with Teflon. I love (and prefer) the look of wires but if you don't enjoy flossing 240 spindly teeth the rinse 'n go Panasports are very nice indeed.
FYI, I've been getting a lot of feedback on my question regarding wheel alternatives for my TR4, and rather than reply to each individual, let me express a big thanks now to all. If you still have $0
Hi Dean I have a set of KN Minators, 15" x 5.5" on my 2.5PI saloon. Nice looking wheels, but the balancing is driving me up the wall, I have once had them spot on and then had to do a bottom ball joi
Very often it is not the wheels that are at fault but instead, tires. Current manufacturing processes for alloy wheels are quite exact, but like anything else, some ARE better than others. Likewise,
Hi Larry I believe it to be the wheels due to the fact that I have three cars all equipped with these tyres, (Goodyear Eagle Venturas). One is wearing Stag Alloys, these locate with close fitting sho
I have a set of the Minators on the GT6, and I have one wheel, after considerable attempts at balancing, has one front wheel which has a slight hop in it. I think it's due to the machining of the cen