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MG MGB Technical - alloy wheels

when looking at mgb cars in america ive noticed many different types of wheels.for some reason we are very limited in the uk and the only choices we seem to have is minilites or spoke .can you put me on to any websites which and give me more choice thanks daren
daren

Try> http://www.mgexperience.net/article/wheel-xref.html

Also the Reliant Scimiter & Datsun 240Z wheels "seemingly" fit the B. I would keep a close watch on some popular auction sites if I were you. But please don't bid on any Wolfrace Slot Mags. As I am after a set for my Sebring. http://www.bestimageupload.com/files/wznztlzzgdmmy1fnlnjt.jpg
;-)
Paul Morgan

Pay attention to the offset. The link Paul gave you is a good one, and as he says, most of the mags on a Datsun 240/260/280z(x) car will fit. (Were those cars readily available over there?)

Whatever way you go, pay attention to the offset. Particularly on a CB car, you face a real problem with rubbing, depending on offset and tire size.

R.
Rick Stevens

Daren,

wheels of the Scimitar GTE work fine on the B. I use these wheels for severall years now with 175 section tyres. Although looking like those on the V8, they are 5 1/2'' and have an different offset that make them look deeper and giving about 1 1/2'' additional wide in track.

Ralph
Ralph

I had 240Z spec Cromadora alloys on my GT. Beautiful wheels! They were 14x6" wearing 195/60x14 Pirelli P6's and only required bending up the fender lip.
They gave a major handling improvement.

Rich
Rich McKIe

Iam using Saab 900 wheels (up to 1987)

also toyotas rear wheel drive vehicles has same pattern.
(old supra,celicas and cresidas)
Luis Rodriguez

Try http://www.midlandwheels.com/. They may be able to help. I'm not sure where you get the impression that we have a wide selection over here!
Derek Nicholson

The alloys from the top of the range Austin Ambassador will fit an MGB.

One of the limitations it the diameter of the boss that sticks out from the rear hubs. If it was not for that any alloy wheel from a Rover 800 would be worth looking at. As it is you need to ream the centre hole on an 800 alloy to clear the hub centre boss and then the wheels little centre cap will not fix on. If I remember correctly there is no problem on the front.
David Witham

Also look at these. The look great on mine!

http://www.acmespeedshop.com/wheels.html
G Hanks

This thread was discussed between 19/02/2007 and 27/02/2007

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