Spits have 13x 4.5, but the TR7s run 13x5.5. the big question is the bolt
pattern, I was under the impression that they (FFs) ran 4on 4"centers. the
spits run 4 on 3.75"centers as do the TR7s. Sprites, however, run 4 on 4"
centers, and I believe, the rostyle wheels were 13x 4.5"
Mark Haynes
'65 Spit
'62 Sprite MKII
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stan Vann [SMTP:svann@schoollink.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 9:31 PM
> To: VEENET@aol.com
> Cc: vintage-race@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Dunlop wheel wanted
>
> VEENET@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > My friend needs a 13 X 5.5 Dunlop wheel for the rear of his Merlyn
> Formula
> > Ford.....Any leads ???
> > Thanks ,
> > Jerry Burr
>
> Jerry,
> This is a puzzle to me. I spent months looking for a pair of these in
> the spring. I could not even find out what the donor car was for these
> wheels. The Triumph Spits have 13 x 4.5, not 13 x 5.5. Anyway, the
> search turned up none, so i bought a set of Diamond Racing steels, and
> others use Whellers, I think. Anyway, I have two, so call me at
> 252-398-3955 in North Carolina.
> Stan Vann
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