stuart Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 I'll take the ones on the 5,the Anthracite and Silver Polished Rim look the Dogs. Like this Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 I wouldn't dismiss the 5 spoke revolutions . Obviously not many peoples taste , but would a look little different to nearly every other 6 out there on minilites or copies. Chris Come on Chris don't be Shy,show us yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Come on Chris don't be Shy,show us yours. Niall The real ones fitted 1971 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alan57 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 6" 5 spoke Revolutions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 What is the correct offset for a 5.5 x 15 wheel ,and how do you measure? Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TriumphV8 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Correct is what fits under the wheelarch and does not interfear with all that stuff inside.  Close to stock is what BASTUCK offers, they have 14mm offset.  http://www.bastuck.de/00reloaded/media/File/Classic/Triumph/F50TR_Satz_deu_kb.pdf  Offset is measured from line at the rim to the connection surface. If inside and outside measured is the same the offest is zero. 14mm offset means the distance inside is 14mm longer than measured from outside.  Depending on wheel size, camber and riding height a offset up to offset = 0, seldom a bit more is possible, it depends. I have -10mm what seems to be the limit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger guy Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 My car with anthracite wheels I've had steels and wires but I think these look the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Also have the Midlands wheels minilites, black with chrome rim.. Seem to fit ok. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heckler Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Here we are Niall , not that these were up for consideration , poor photo of the 5 back in 1987 at Peterborough. Chris  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jake_a Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Unless you frequent garage clubs (of the musical genre variety), call people "bro", and are obsessed with "bling" then I think the Revolutions are not for you ! Â ;-) Edited May 4, 2015 by jake_a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Revos again on a 5. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Here we are Niall , not that these were up for consideration , poor photo of the 5 back in 1987 at Peterborough. Chris  Cosmic wheels for me I'm looking for a set at the moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheeler Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi Guys  Originals every time!!!  Cheers  Bill  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TriumphV8 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 For those who want to stay on steel there is a nice idea with two advantages. As everybody knows the steel wheels are not H2 and from that normally are not allowed to be used without tube. Â There are nice Mercedes steel rims in 6,5 x 15 availiable. Sometimes done in Germany is to cut the center out and fit the Triumph centres. Â Ends up with: 1.) perfect offset 2.) H2 for tubeless 3.) 6,5" for nice look and perfect road holding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 H2? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 If you go for cheap repro 'minilites' then be careful of the paint finish. Â I've had a couple of sets of Anthracite with the diamond cut shiny rim. I believe these are coated in hairspray as they have no protective qualities at all. (in fact hairspray may be better). Â After apprx 6 months the lacquer started to go cloudy and then the Ali underneath began to corrode. Â On my last set I eventually stripped the paint off and repainted with a black base coat and a 2K lacquer. So far so good (about two years use). Black wheels, white car - neat. Â Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Cosmic wheels for me I'm looking for a set at the moment Yes those Cosmics on Chris Car really look good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Cosmic wheels for me I'm looking for a set at the moment Yes those Cosmics on Chris Car really look good. For those who want to stay on steel there is a nice idea with two advantages. As everybody knows the steel wheels are not H2 and from that normally are not allowed to be used without tube. Â There are nice Mercedes steel rims in 6,5 x 15 availiable. Sometimes done in Germany is to cut the center out and fit the Triumph centres. Â Ends up with: 1.) perfect offset 2.) H2 for tubeless 3.) 6,5" for nice look and perfect road holding We need a Photo of those Wheels on a TRiumph. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 For those who want to stay on steel there is a nice idea with two advantages. As everybody knows the steel wheels are not H2 and from that normally are not allowed to be used without tube. Â Â Don't know what H2 means but surely nobody uses tubes with tubeless tyres on TR steel wheels? Â Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prefect Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 How about Wolfrace, I love mine, long live fleebay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prefect Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Doh! Here is the photo of my Wolfies    Edited May 4, 2015 by Prefect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Minilite copies now fully polished   Cheers   Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Missing from this thread is the wheel embellishers fitted to the U.S. cars. In brushed aluminum the look is singular and pushes the nostalgia button for me . Trouble is they've been NLA for decades and only polished stainless are sold now. Once in a while the aluminum ones surface but they're very rare, having been scuffed against curbs for the most part. Â I'm not aware of any problems using tubeless tyres on the TR6 wheels, and recall that in the '80s the big tyre shops did them tubeless every time. Problem was trying to go tubeless on the '5/'250 wheels with 185 section tyres...that didn't work well. Â I looked at the ARE Silverstone replicas picture above with the 2-eared decorative spinner, but a 6" wide wheel won't do with the Michelin 165-15 XAS originally fitted by TRIUMPH and which I'd consider for my '250 with 3.45:1 diff. Â My concours car may get some painted 72-spoke wires ( to match the top-secret colour of the stripe ) for shows - top of the heap, those. Â Edited May 4, 2015 by Tom Fremont Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 ...forgot to mention the wheels shown above are 1990 Panasports which have seen (2) generations since and are now less pronounced in the spokes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Tom Nice car as we know did the car have the anti roll bar dealer fitted or option on order? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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