Anthony Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I've seen that you should use MGF nuts when fitting Alloy wheels with freelander studsBut, can they still be used when fitting steel wheels?Also, what length studs are used?I've seen 45mm, 52mm, and 63mm studs on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Normal Spifire rims have 3/8 inch studs. MGF nuts and Freelander studs are bigger at 12mm so wouldn't really fit.Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 They do fit. My project car has 12mm studs and is outside with the steels fitted ;)Not sure on stud length though.As an aside, if you intend using the std oval hole wheels with the plastic (or even gt6 alloy) centres, I *think* a set of ford alloy wheel nuts (the genuine ones with spinning washers) will act in exactly the same way as the std spit/gt6 nuts. Will need the lip which retains the spinning washer lathed off (tiny lip so one pass a nut I reckon) and then drill out the plastic centres to suit the nuts. It makes sense when you look at hem, honest! I suspect I may need to cut the studs down the length, I have mgf hubs/studs at the rear, and ford studs in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 cliftyhanger wrote: ...Will need the lip which retains the spinning washer lathed off...."lathed off"?????!!!!...Surely you mean "turned down"? 0/10, must try harder, see me after school. Take a hundred lines, stupid boy.I hope you don't cover for Metalwork lessons too :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Standard Freelander studs, Weller steelies, 16 scrapyard chrome 12mm wheel nuts (off a Toyota) for a fiver and the Triumph plastic centers drilled out to squeeze over the nuts, fit great. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 sparky_spit wrote:Surely you mean "turned down"? I believe that is an expression often used by drunk middle-aged blokes in bars ;D(and yes, have done a fair bit of "resistant materials" teaching, even a whole year part time :P ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 uksnatcher wrote:Standard Freelander studs, Weller steelies, 16 scrapyard chrome 12mm wheel nuts (off a Toyota) for a fiver and the Triumph plastic centers drilled out to squeeze over the nuts, fit great. ;) OK, just how many sets of wheels and tyres have you got?? I reckon at least 6 or 7 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 :) :) Like a ladies shoe collection Clive... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2500 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 uksnatcher wrote:...Weller steelies...I really like those Wellers, very reminiscent of the Dunlop originals -- what size are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Wellers pictured are 13 x 6J with 185/60 Yokohama sticky 038 and 021 tyres. I was thinking of going 7J for the rear and possibly squeezing 205/60 tyres under but i am glad i didnt, looks fine as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I like those Weller wheels as well. Old school deep dish. Think I would have problems getting them to fit a GT6 M2 or Spit Mk3 especially at the rear because of the offset, maybe ok with a 60 profile. I have a set of the plain deep dish steel Dunlop's with 185 70 13. Fit the Vitesse and Mk3 spit (just) but not the Mk2 GT6. Must be down to the wider track with the rotoflex suspension?Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2500 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 uksnatcher wrote:Wellers pictured are 13 x 6J...Are they current production? Had a quick look at the Weller web site but couldn't find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I really couldnt tell you, i bought them from a racing car company boxed NOS for 40 quid a rim.I might be able to get some more pm me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Nice looking wheel - really suits the car. Do you know what the ET is?Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 They do look nice, and they fill the arches well.Do you know if they also make them without the holes,in, just a plain steely?CheersShaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I actually emailed Weller wheels today as they say they have new wheels in the pipeline one being the plain 5..5J steel wheels for the Lotus M1 Cortina. I have a set of what I think are the same Dunlop 5.5J deep dish wheels but with the Triumph PCD fitted to my car. My enquiry was that if they are producing the Lotus Mk1 wheel would they be able to drill them for the Triumph PCD. I know the plain 5.5 wheels are very rare for the Triumph so would be good if there was a new supply. I'll let you know what they say.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 PM sent Bill (spitfire2500)Sorry dont know the ET/offset Nick without measuring and cant get em off for a few days, heres a pic of the box without the info filled in >:( :Googling the part number 544 283 doesnt bring anything up, and assume the 12.05.04 is the date of manufacture or dispatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I am going over picking a set of the Weller 6J steelies up for Bill on Tues 21st, anybody else want a set while i am over there, he has a few sets left.Set of 4 work out about 185.00 delivered, 160.00 collected from me in Bolton... (Retail price was 85.00 each...) send me a PM if interested. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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