60 spokes. I got the 2 MGB rims to try out with the understanding that I
could return if they don't fit. The sports&classic guys in CT seem pretty
cool.
I went ahead and got 185/60-14s mounted anyway. I'll probably end up
ordering the other two custom like yours since $72/wheel isn't a big deal
for me. It's just that current wheel situation (3 worn 175/70-13 on
broken-spoke Dunlops + 1 6x13 is pretty unbearable for me) and I don't want
to wait 2 precious summer months for the custom order.
I'll certainly let the list know if I have any bad experience with three
less threads.
I'm one of those impatient beamers. Thanks for all your help on this.
-----Original Message-----
From: FRITZWICH@aol.com
To: Doerrer, Siegfried; alpines@autox.team.net
Cc: tigers@autox.team.net
Sent: 07/19/2000 9:15 PM
Subject: Re: MGB Wires from Dayton
Siegfried...
The 14X5.5 Dayton 72 spoke chrome wires I had made for my 63 Alpine fit
perfectly and cleared all the suspension components. I removed the rear
wheel well fender lip because I did experience some rub with full
suspension
travel. I'm using a 185/70-14 tire but, if I were to re-tire the car, I
think a 185/60-14 or 175/70-14 would give a better profile. I had tried
a
Triumph Stag 14X6.0 wheel with a 185/70 tire but it contacted the
suspension
in front while clearing everything in the rear. I also tried a 14X5.0
MGB
wire wheel with the 185/70 tire. It worked well in the front and rear
but
that's when I noticed the longer hub, sometimes called a "snout", and 3
less
threads to lock down the spinner. Many people are using 14" MG wires on
their Alpines without incident but my personal preference was to have
the
shorter, original length hub and some sense of security found in 3 more
threads.
...Rich
PS...are your wheels 60 or 72 spoke
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