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December 09, 2003
G'day Robert
I have sold and/or fitted about 5 sets of MGB wheels to Sprites. Standard MGB is 14 x 5, and chrome ones are about 2/3 the price of Sprite/Midget chrome wheels. With low profile tyres, they have close to the same rolling radius as the original 13" wheel, but they fill out the mudguards much better. And they fit under the standard square wheel arch.
No modification at all is required on the rear. On the front, you might need to relieve the brake caliper a little, as the wheel centre is a different shape and on some cars has rubbed on the caliper. Not a problem, as you might need to take out 1/16" and the caliper is almost 1/2" thick. We just bolted up the wheel, spun it to leave a witness mark, and attacked the caliper with the hand held portable lathe (angle grinder). Two or three goes at it and the wheel spun freely.
I'm with Ed - 5.5" wheels and bigger tyres make for poorer handling. Unless you do a LOT of suspension mods.
Of course, if it's width you really want, you can buy MGB 14" x 6" 72 spoke chrome wheels right off the shelf.
avagoodday
Colin
"Colin@SpriteParts" < colin@... > 27367
Posted on December 9, 2003 03:14 PM
Posted to category(s) Body | Braking System | Miscellaneous | Restoration | Suspension & Steering | Wheels
