[Spits] TR7 Wheels on a Spitfire

Nolan opposumking at verizon.net
Tue Jul 14 03:36:17 MDT 2009


I run them.  It's a half inch wider.  There isn't really any performance 
enhancement from that 1/2".  Lets you run a slightly wider tire, which can 
give enhancement.  Stock TR7 wheels fit just fine in the Spitfire wheel 
wells.



> Fellow Listers;
> A fairly recent post on this list mentioned that Triumph TR7 wheels will 
> fit a
> Spitfire, with some modifications to the lug holes. I addition, I found a 
> link
> on Paul Tegler's website that goes into more depth on this.
> Today I mounted one of my TR7 wheels on my Spitfire and I really liked the
> look.  Also, the tire is wider than the stock Spit tire.  My question to 
> the
> list:  is anyone currently running TR7 wheels on their Spit?  And if so, 
> can
> you comment on any performance enhancement?
> Thanks for your opinions,Matt Milkevitch'77 Spitfire


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