Jase Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Just been scanning some of the cars on peoples sigs and it has got me thinking about modern wheel choices. Where do people source their wheels? I currently have TR6 wheels on my car but maybe tempted by something more modern when I've restored her. Was very impressed with some images from the youth section of the TR magazine last year. Thanks Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 You do really want something that looks period eg Minlite or copy. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I was looking at yours Stuart, hence the question, certainly wouldn't want anything that didn't compliment the car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, Jase said: I was looking at yours Stuart, hence the question, certainly wouldn't want anything that didn't compliment the car. Beware of cheap copies of the Minilites as they dont have the extra re-enforcing web on the rear and can be a bit fragile. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4aJim Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I have minilite copies on my car, but I recall a few years ago someone posted on this forum about “American Racing” wheels. They looked really good, but I think they said those were very expensive. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I do like the deep dish look of some wheels hence the TR6 wheels I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tthomson Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I was fortunate in buying my period Cosmic Wheels on ebay. I had wanted these particular design, and was prepared to wait for some to become available. I think they look just right! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 The American Racing wheels are definitely "period", having been fitted by Kas Kastner to the three Rally TR4s which had been shipped across the pond in 1964 and participated in the Shell 4000 Rally that year. Kas fitted ARE wheels to all his competition TRs in that era. I believe that David Ferry (he uses this name on the Forum) may have some ARE wheels. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Carr Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Tr4aJim said: I have minilite copies on my car, but I recall a few years ago someone posted on this forum about “American Racing” wheels. They looked really good, but I think they said those were very expensive. Jim My favourite but replicas are 6" rims only and v expensive. Check out GC360 Enterprises Ltd and their ebay entry for the price of one wheel. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Tr4aJim said: I have minilite copies on my car, but I recall a few years ago someone posted on this forum about “American Racing” wheels. They looked really good, but I think they said those were very expensive. Jim Aren't new ones in Alloy being made in Canada? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Tr4aJim said: I have minilite copies on my car, but I recall a few years ago someone posted on this forum about “American Racing” wheels. They looked really good, but I think they said those were very expensive. Jim There are some on ebay at the moment. someone off here I’m sure just too dear for me as I love the look. snd I already have more wheels than space. I use the minilite rep silver set on the road black with a diamond cut rim (just means shiny silver finish) for low profile racing tyres and another set that are now black yet to have a set of used Avon cr6 fitted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, pfenlon said: Aren't new ones in Alloy being made in Canada? Sorry, just seen the GC360 advert.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quicksilver Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) https://www.lacroixtuning.com/en/store/wheels-american-racing-torq-thrust-d-15x45-5x11430-torq-thrust-gray-w-mach-lip-15-mm/pid-294820 something like these? Edited January 17, 2021 by Quicksilver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 They look a little like the rose petal alloys on a cooper S? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qkingston Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I have the contact details for the guy who makes the wheels in Canada, I think he only makes them in small batches occasionally. When I asked he wasn't in production but was considering 2021 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4aJim Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I found the forum link I was referring to: Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silverfox4 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 GC360 Wheels should be available now, as I received mine about a month ago - Covid -19 was the cause of holdup in production. Now looking for tyres Gerald can be reached at GC360enterprises@gmail.com Cheers, Alf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Even though Minilite and the like (ARE, Silverstone II) look "period" they simply do not match the TR4 sharp lines. Minilite nicely match MGB smooth lines and even TR3 but on a TR4/5/250 you need something more spiky closer to the wires. I'm yet to see a convincing alternative to those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) I spent a long time looking for something different and have never really liked spokes or mini lites. Eventually found some and am in the process of refurbing some ARE Le Mans wheels .... which I am told were a rare option for the TR6 in the USA. Edited January 18, 2021 by Hawk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jo Neyskens Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/17/2021 at 4:54 PM, Tr4aJim said: I have minilite copies on my car, but I recall a few years ago someone posted on this forum about “American Racing” wheels. They looked really good, but I think they said those were very expensive. Jim Hi Jim, It was my forum you saw. The wheels are very rare and sought after by some. You have to be careful when looking for them. Among other things, they do not have a edge to catch the rim when riding flat. Modern wheels now always have this. Much safer. Also be careful with cracks ... JBW wheels are now on my TR4. Jo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) anyone have wires with black spokes on a white car? Looking forward (fingers crossed) to Malvern so I can pinch some ideas Edited February 1, 2021 by Jase Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 44 minutes ago, Jase said: anyone have wires with black spokes on a white car? Looking forward (fingers crossed) to Malvern so I can pinch some ideas Many years ago I had an Old English White Jaguar MK2 with black wires and chrome spinners, did look very good. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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