[Tigers] ID'ing Tiger rims

[michael king]

Jim,

Rons photo does a good job of showing the later style rim introduced for
Tiger production. The triangular rib adjacent to the stud hole was for
reinforcement to stop the studs pulling through.
These wheels are not Tiger specific, they were rolled out across Rootes
production, but the mod was for the Tigers.
The date stamp will let you know if its a Tiger production period,
obviously post 67 wheels (probably post 66) would not have been on a Tiger
from new.

Also re: stock colour, the MKI/Ia used the same finish as the Alpines, the
rims are satin black inside the rim and on the back.
The fronts are painted "foam grey" a sort cold off white, with overspray
going through the holes onto the rear.


On Thu, 8 Aug 2024 at 09:51, JAMES ARMSTRONG via Tigers <
tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Thanks so much, Dr. Ron. That was exactly the information that I needed.
> Hope to see you in New Hamster later this month.
> Best regards,
>
> Jim Armstrong
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 7, 2024, at 4:19 PM, Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:
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> 
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> Jim
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>
>
> Steel wheels have a year stamped on them
>
> Reinforced wheels have an extra hit by the lug nut hole
>
> There is also an X pattern stamped into them
>
> This 1964 wheel has the part number stamped into it
>
>
>
> Ron Fraser
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>
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> *From:* Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *James
> Armstrong via Tigers
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 07, 2024 3:29 PM
> *To:* tigers at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [Tigers] ID'ing Tiger rims
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> Can someone point me towards an article that covers how one can be assured
> that a rim (or rims) are Tiger specific?
>
>
>
> I have four that I'm bringing to the New Hampshire United next week.
>
>
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> I know they came off a Tiger (and which one) but I want to make sure the
> prospective purchaser is assured of
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> their authenticity.
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> Best regards to all,
>
>
>
> Jim Armstrong
>
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Michael King
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