[Fot] 5.5 x 13 Spitfire Wheels

[Scott Janzen]

I use rubber as that’s all that will fit and have not had any issues.

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> On May 23, 2023, at 7:26 AM, James Trudeau via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Thanks again to all my wheel advisors. I ordered 4 Gunmetal John Brown Wheels from JBW themselves (in Britain) late last Weds night. I received them this Monday! Very impressive speed and half the cost of new US sourced wheels. Packed like the Crown Jewels themselves with a foam hairnet to boot! They are almost too pretty to race, if not for the extra work, I’d be tempted to swap the rain/storage tires onto them!
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> Any comments on using bolt on stems in lieu of the rubber? (I was planning on bolt on as my other wheels have). 
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> Jim
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>>> On May 12, 2023, at 8:03 PM, James Trudeau <jgtrudeau at comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Wow, lots of options to check out!
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>> Thanks everyone!
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>> Jim
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>>>> On May 12, 2023, at 9:58 AM, Bud Rolofson <levilevi at comcast.net> wrote:
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>>> I have some Hoosiertires/VTO wheels for sale. $800 plus shipping 
>>>  Contact me if interested for more pics and info
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>>>>> On May 12, 2023, at 6:20 AM, Alfetta95 via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>>> Try VTO wheels. 
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>>>>> On May 12, 2023, at 7:02 AM, James Trudeau via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>>>> I’m looking for another set of Minilight or Supersport style race wheels for my Spitfire.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Moss Motors has them for $230 each, but Mike H pointed me to some significantly lower cost British suppliers, which unfortunately only have 5” width in stock, currently. 
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>>>>> Any other new or used options I’m overlooking?
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>>>>> I might end up getting new narrower wheels and put the seldom used rain/storage tires on, freeing up another set of 5.5” wides for Hoosiers. 
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>>>>> Thanks,
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>>>>> Jim 
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