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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - New 17' Minilites wheels

I just got new wheels for my BV8, they are made by American Racing and come in 15X7 and17X7 and look like minilite wheels and they are cheaper then minilites at $155 each! I am running 205/45ZR/17 tires and it rides great, better then when I had 15X 5.5" minilite replicas with 195/60/15. here is a photo http://rebornco.com/mgbv8/summery/newwheels.jpg
Evan Amaya

Here is another angle
http://rebornco.com/mgbv8/summery/newwheels2.jpg
Evan Amaya

Look good....What design are they from American Racing?
ct hester

They are Silverstone R wheels. AR even makes a Silverstone Custom that you can order with almost any offset and bolt pattern.
http://www.americanracing.com/wheels/details.asp?wheelid=223&name=Silverstone%20R&style=40&desc=1-piece%20painted/machined%20alloy§ion=V

http://www.americanracing.com/wheels/details.asp?wheelid=196&name=Silverstone%20Custom%20Offset&style=401&desc=2-piece%20painted%20center,%20polished%20rim§ion=V

These wheels just came on the market! I will put a hurting on Panasport.
Evan Amaya

They do look nice,
where did you get your Hood made up?
I have a similiar set up but yurs looks a little better.
Peter

They look nice. I think something along that order will be my next mod. I now have the 15x5.5 Minilite replicas and am not satisfied with them.
Michael S. Domanowski

I always thought 17's would look good on a B.

Cool wheels!
Justin

Hey Peter, The top was made by Prestige auto trim UK and it is the RV8 style top in Mohair. http://www.prestigeautotrim.com/usa/usa/tops/mgb_cabriolet.htm
Evan Amaya

Evan, those wheels look great on your car. I think part of what makes 'em work is the rear arch on your car... i really like how you rounded it out -- hadn't noticed that before but it's a great touch! That plus the RV8 top & shaved handles give the car a great updated look that works with the bigger wheels! Did you change the front arch any?
x Ficalora

Evan

Interesting. Ilike the shaved handles. How did you accomplish that?

Bruce
Bruce Mills

Thanks Evan,
Alot better than mine looking at their advert'. More expensive though. You pay for what you get I guess. The trick is not to pay for what you don't get!
Peter

Evan,
I'm in the middle of an engine conversion, retaining
the original rearend in my 71' GT. Did the 17" rims
knock your top gear cruising rpm down a little?
Tracy

Tracy
Check your local regulations about changing overall wheel size. Thats diameter of wheel with tyre. Quite strict in Australia. I went up to 15 inches but had to reduce my tyre profile down to 60 to stay within bounds.
Peter

This thread was discussed between 16/08/2006 and 27/08/2006

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