Turbobanana Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I recently bought a 1971 GT6 MkIII which came with unidentified slot-mags on which I hate. It also has 4 spare steel wheels, but they all seem to be different sizes / offsets. I want to end up with 4, 5.5Jx13 steels but I keep seeing different reports of inappropriate offsets etc so I thought I'd approach the experts and see if anyone has anything to offer. I don't mind whether they have tyres or not and am happy to do some refurbishment, provided they're not too far gone. I live in Milton Keynes, so local to me would be great unless you're prepared to post. A couple of mine have waaaaay too much paint on, but I'll try to remove some to see if they have matching offsets, in which case I may only need two additional. Anything remaining will be up for grabs, as will the slot-mags eventually. I know 5.5s are rare but they look so good! I may be open to suggestions for nicer alloys - I assume Dolomite Sprint alloys don't fit, though? To be open and honest, I am not yet a member but if I can get the car right I will join up as owning a GT6 has been a lifelong dream. And yes, I am aware I need different wheel nuts for the steels compared to the slot-mags. Ask me how I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete nettleton Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 hi.i have a set of gt6 wheels with centers with new tyres what have done less than 200 miles i would like £175.thanks pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) I'm not sure what offset/ET variants there are out there for the 5.5J steels, but I do know that the set I bought a couple of years back sit out too far for the front of a GT6/Spitfire, causing tyre rubbing problems. However, they are just perfect for the rear of the rotoflex cars where the rear track is 2" narrower than the front and the narrower wheels look lost. So I've ended up with 5.5" on the rear and 5" as fitted to the last of the 1500 Spitfires on the front with 175/70 tyres all round. All arches nicely filled - and subtle. Son has done the same on his roto converted Spitfire Edited October 13, 2022 by Nick Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martins Stag Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Nick looks like the ideal solution to me... Looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Forum post just for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Amy Wade said: Forum post just for you. Ah, just realised you already have a reply from the seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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