Crawfie Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I was browsing at classic car pictures when I came across the Steve McQueen Bullitt Mustang Fastback. The alloys on this beasty are lovely and I would love them for my TR. What are they ? Are they still made or copies available ? And will they be able to fit a TR6 ?? Happy New Year to all Steve. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Mach?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Found this Mach 1 wheel. I'll do some more research !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I was browsing at classic car pictures when I came across the Steve McQueen Bullitt Mustang Fastback. The alloys on this beasty are lovely and I would love them for my TR. What are they ? Are they still made or copies available ? And will they be able to fit a TR6 ?? Happy New Year to all Steve. . Steve, HNY too! Similar, and fitted to many TR6s..........see the Moss site: http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=17824 Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 ARE Replica Wheels available from the States. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 American Racing- Found them !!! Thanks TRNA. These are nice as well.... And I like Andys !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 These are nice as well....image.jpg I'll drink to that, although they look better on a Michelotti car than they would on a 6. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John390 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) I think you will find that the wheels you were originally looking at are only available as 5 stud! (From a Mustang owner). My friend who has a 6 Cylinder early Mustang (4 stud only) went for a minilite look alike wheel but grey in colour. These would fit a TR (with correct stud pattern). Cheers John Edited January 3, 2015 by John390 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 The silverstone wheels are available new to fit TRs http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-15x6-ERA-CORRECT-Silverstone-II-4x114-3-Triumph-TR2-TR3-TR4-TR5-TR250-TR6-/281542391118?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item418d3bf54e&vxp=mtr Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geoffd Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 My ex-USA TR6 had these American Racing wheels when I got it. They rubbed slightly, so I fitted some standard steel wheels, and sold the ARE wheels to the Register's TR6 registrar! So make sure you get the correct offset. Geoff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 The silverstone wheels are available new to fit TRs http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-15x6-ERA-CORRECT-Silverstone-II-4x114-3-Triumph-TR2-TR3-TR4-TR5-TR250-TR6-/281542391118?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item418d3bf54e&vxp=mtr Cheers Graeme Graeme I've emailed GC360 Enterprise for a quote for 4 Silverstone 2 with spinners and nuts + shipping UK. No doubt you can get them in the UK, but sometimes it works out cheaper to buy from North America and have them shipped here . Thanks for the link. I really like these wheels !! Thanks to everyone for their input and advice. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Only 2 spinners? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Pete, The wheels are called Silverstone II. I should've written "x4 Silverstone II, spinners and nuts " !! I think that' s correct........this time ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Aha. Me being dumb yet again :-D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 No Pete, just my bad English !! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Steve, The guy who sells the Silverstone II only sells direct so they won't be available in the UK unless second hand. I intend to fit them to my TR250 when it gets near to completion. I met the owner of GC360 at a show a couple of years ago. His car is the black TR4 with highly polished set of Silverstones. The other wheel was in the back of his car. Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Steve, The guy who sells the Silverstone II only sells direct so they won't be available in the UK unless second hand. I intend to fit them to my TR250 when it gets near to completion. I met the owner of GC360 at a show a couple of years ago. His car is the black TR4 with highly polished set of Silverstones. The other wheel was in the back of his car. Cheers Graeme Look fantastic polished without the spinners Great pictures Graeme Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I think you will find the ones on the Highland green Mustang are Torq thrusts and were OE for Shelby built cars and were available after market for a lot of US cars.http://www.wheelsforless.com/american_racing_torq_thrust.html unfortunately only available as 5 bolt. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I think you will find the ones on the Highland green Mustang are Torq thrusts and were OE for Shelby built cars and were available after market for a lot of US cars.http://www.wheelsforless.com/american_racing_torq_thrust.html unfortunately only available as 5 bolt. Stuart. What he said........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 There WERE some period ARE wheels in a very very similar design to the ones shown. 5-spoke and 4-stud fixing for TRs. Highly sought after by TR6 owners and fetch the same sort of price as the period 8-spoke Silverstone wheels. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I could've swore I saw Torque Thrust wheels some fitted to a TR4 or 5!! Anyway today I had an email back from CG360 . Cost of Silverstones, spinners and nuts, $1250 Canadian. $820 wheels plus centres and nut $80 spinners $350 shipping with DHL this works out to around £700 Not bad at all I thought and something a bit different from the norm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I could've swore I saw Torque Thrust wheels some fitted to a TR4 or 5!! Anyway today I had an email back from CG360 . Cost of Silverstones, spinners and nuts, $1250 Canadian. $820 wheels plus centres and nut $80 spinners $350 shipping with DHL this works out to around £700 Not bad at all I thought and something a bit different from the norm. Dont forget the import duty and VAT by the way. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Hi Stuart, I remembered the VAT but forgot about the import tax. how much is that ?? Might be better off getting a flight to the States and bringing them back as hand luggage !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) There is no Duty on most car parts, wheels included, you just have to know where to look! https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff/commodities/8708701010#import You do need to apply the VAT on the total cost including shipping and insurnce, however. Edited January 5, 2015 by Ragtag Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks Chris. That would make it @£850 all in. Time to think and convince the missus !! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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