sally Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Probably a common question, but I hear that putting sprint alloys on my 1850 auto is not straight forward. Is this true ?Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 It's simple enough, I seem to remember I needed to get different wheelnuts though. I'll look into it. I also have Sprint wheels on my 1850HL auto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolomiteman Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 They fit straight on, but you must NOT under any circumstance use the existing 1850 wheel nuts. sprint nuts have a shoulder that critically locate the wheel.The sprint has two different sizes of wheel stud, 3/8" and 7/16", early and late respectively whereas the 1850 has only one size; 3/8". You therefore need to source not only the wheels but a set of early nuts aswell. Other than this there is no problem.NB: Sprint wheels have 175/70 x 13 tyres as standard though 185/60 will fit well enough; these are both larger than your existing 1850 tyres.Want a set of Sprint wheels then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Cool, it's not such a big deal then.Yes I am looking for a set of wheels, preferably close to Manchester ??Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tig Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 These are in Derby, so not too far.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Triumph-Dolimite-Sprint-Alloy-wheels_W0QQitemZ4603051989QQcategoryZ27383QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolomiteman Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 My Brother lives in Wilmslow; close enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 Yeah, sounds pretty close ;)What have you got then ? wheels (condition?) nuts ? ha haSal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Man Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 If I knew whether they's fit I'd put Sprint wheels on Baby Blue (she's already got Sprint seats!)There's plenty of 1850's with Sprint wheels. Steve Waldenberg (the TDC Chairman) has a nice white 1850 auto with Sprint wheels. It looks like a Sprint until you look at the boot badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollyboy Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 like alun (dolomite man) says, they'll fit straight on but you'll need the wheel nuts to suit, I think you can get then in ally or steel, available from rimmers amongst other places. Im in derby and have a spare set of nuts for 7/16 studs but theyre looking a bit tired now, and not much good to you unless you're planning on changing all the studs too.the wheels also go on a toledo, tried and tested, all the same issues with nuts and tyres apply.Alun if it helps i could do a "Kevs Karriers" from stoneleigh to derby. I also have calls for work around Hyde, Stockport etc from time to time so could help save the journey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 ju st done same thing on dolly 1500 got nuts from rimmers at lincoln cost £35 in steel.sprint wheels fit any dolly. i put 165 on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mart Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Try Chris Witor for wheel nuts, I think he's cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolomiteman Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Go on then Kevin, give my identity away...I have several sets of wheels, some with tyres, some without. Those with tyres will need new tyres now due to the time they have been off the cars. Three of the tyre off wheels have been recently polished. I have a set of four good part worn Firestone tyres off the wheels, size 175/70/13. I have centre caps. Sadly, I cannot let you have my nuts. Everything is a little way down the M6 from Wilmslow at the moment, but I will need to go visit soon. Drop me a PM if you want to take this further... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1300dolly Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 there are sets of nuts on Ebay at the mo.Justyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolomiteman Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 ...but the wrong size for an 1850! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 [quote by=Toledo_Man link=Blah.pl?b=dol,m=1136651333,s=7 date=1136690425]If I knew whether they's fit I'd put Sprint wheels on Baby Blue (she's already got Sprint seats!)[/quote]That's a fwd isn't it? In which case, take a look at the wheels fitted. Then take a look at the wheels on the Toledo.You should spot the difference.Now, whether you'll just have rubber sticking out from under the arches, or a more serious problem I don't know, but I very much doubt Sprint wheel swill be a simple bolt on and job done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Man Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Garry, you should know what Baby Blue is by now (check my sig!)I can quite easily ascertain because Baby Blue and my Toledo are now in the same place (Anita's drive!) so it's a matter of taking the spare out of the Toledo and trying it on Baby Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Thanks for the help on the wheels guys.Sal & Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 You see the posting time in my reply? I hadn't managed to sleep at that point!That's my defence, and I'm sticking to it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Hi All, fitted Sprint alloys to my Dolly 1500 & then on 1850. Word of warning re using the alloy wheel nuts, CHECK THEY ARE TIGHT REGULARLY, like once a week and before/after a long run. Not nice to find your wheel wheel is hanging on by one nut (almost off), two missing and a stud stapped off altogether.Re the tyres, more tread equeals more strain on the studs so after my experience with the wheel I've always used 165's. Seriously thinking of going to 7/16" studs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollyboy Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 7/16 studs should be a bit stronger agreed, but i had sprint wheels on 1500 se with alloy nuts, suspension was so low the rims were level with the arches, i was on 185's and chucked it around like a hooligan, not once did i lose any nuts or break any studs (ok, they were 7/16), but I did manage to break a half shaft and the 4 bolts that go through the back plate... wheel nuts still all there, and tight, just not attached to car any more!wider tread = more grip, better handling? lots of sideways, wheelspin, boy racer-ing and/or more weight in the car = more strain on the studstyre widths are all crap anyway, my mate is a mobile tyre fitter and we've seen 175's that are wider than 185's do the nuts up tight enough in the first place? interestingly, another mate of mine, stag, just done repairs to car, drove couple miles down the road and the wheel fell off - how embarassing. he's in his 50's and generally very sensible, i call on him for advice and expertise now n again and he's rebuilt more classic cars than ive ever driven, but he still forgot to tighten them up... easily done mate. DOH!;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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