Yellowperil Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 I’m looking at fitting some alloy wheels to my TR6. There seems to be a choice between 5.5Jx15 and 6Jx15. What are people’s recommendations and experiences? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 I had to return a set to a shed in the Midlands (a well known name) that were too fat to allow full engangement of the wheel nut on the thread. I bought a new set of steels. Beware. Wiser to buy from a TR specialist in my view. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 5.5 should be sufficient. agree to buy from a tr specialist as pcd is the same for many cars. Stag Saab sp250 TR’s but the ET is very different and so are the nuts sleeved or typical chamfered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Certainly buying alloys from a TR specialist is best, they should supply correct PCD and offset, with wheel nuts to suit. But be prepared that depending on wheel width chosen, thin spacers and/or longer studs may be required. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 The choice is endless just do your homework. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Wheel width will depend on tyre choice so once you have decided that you will get an optimum wheel. A wider wheel will give more tyre options and offer more support to the sidewall. You will then have a huge price disparity. The cheaper ones probably cut corners on a number of areas but the one you will notice is the finish which will peel and discolour very quickly. As others have said, offset is important. A quality wheel (and nuts) should last many years without requiring refinishing. Compomotive are one such. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowperil Posted March 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Thanks for the replies so far. Rimmers, for example, offer alloys in both sizes. I was really hoping to hear what size people had gone for and how they fitted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 I've got JBW ones that are 6j, but I have 185 tyres. These fit fine. I guess if you're running 165 tyres then 5.5j would be better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowperil Posted March 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 31 minutes ago, DRD said: I've got JBW ones that are 6j, but I have 185 tyres. These fit fine. I guess if you're running 165 tyres then 5.5j would be better. Thank you. Currently running 195 65 R15’s which I’m quite happy with so thinking of opting for 6J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 I have 15x6 Revolutions on my TR6, with 195/65-15 tyres. I'm happy with this set up, though these wheels were on the car when I bought it years ago, and have to admit I've never driven a '6 on standard wheels and tyres. The front wheels needed 1/4" spacers and longer studs from Moss to clear the suspension on full lock. Whatever wheel you opt for, choose your tyres carefully. Go for a quality tyre brand and look at the rolling radius compared to standard, as this will have an effect on overall gearing and speedo accuracy. The 195/65-15 Bridgestones on my car are close to the original rolling radius and offer excellent grip dry or wet, with decent ride. Hope this helps. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowperil Posted March 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, Nigel Triumph said: I have 15x6 Revolutions on my TR6, with 195/65-15 tyres. I'm happy with this set up, though these wheels were on the car when I bought it years ago, and have to admit I've never driven a '6 on standard wheels and tyres. The front wheels needed 1/4" spacers and longer studs from Moss to clear the suspension on full lock. Whatever wheel you opt for, choose your tyres carefully. Go for a quality tyre brand and look at the rolling radius compared to standard, as this will have an effect on overall gearing and speedo accuracy. The 195/65-15 Bridgestones on my car are close to the original rolling radius and offer excellent grip dry or wet, with decent ride. Hope this helps. Nigel Thanks Nigel Revolutions are one of the options that I’m considering. Currently running Pirelli’s. I’ve had them on there for 10 years but only done around 5000 miles. Next dilemma is whether to throw them away or reuse them... Whole new can of worms... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Yellowperil said: Thanks Nigel Revolutions are one of the options that I’m considering. Currently running Pirelli’s. I’ve had them on there for 10 years but only done around 5000 miles. Next dilemma is whether to throw them away or reuse them... Whole new can of worms... After 10 years, it's definitely time for new tyres. I ran Pirellis on my GT6 and after 5-6 years they were awful in the wet, still plenty of tread depth but the rubber had hardened and wet grip was poor. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave I O W Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Yellowperil said: Thanks Nigel Revolutions are one of the options that I’m considering. Currently running Pirelli’s. I’ve had them on there for 10 years but only done around 5000 miles. Next dilemma is whether to throw them away or reuse them... Whole new can of worms... Hi Yellowperil you have a pm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowperil Posted March 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dave I O W said: Hi Yellowperil you have a pm Edited March 14, 2021 by Yellowperil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowperil Posted March 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Nigel Triumph said: After 10 years, it's definitely time for new tyres. I ran Pirellis on my GT6 and after 5-6 years they were awful in the wet, still plenty of tread depth but the rubber had hardened and wet grip was poor. Nigel Yes, deep down I know there’s no choice really Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 10 years??? Blimey. I junk mine after 5 regardless of how few miles. I see the MOT is changing to fail any tyres over 10 years.... about time too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave I O W Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Yellowperil said: Hi Yellowperil scroll to the top of the page and click on the little envelope on the right of your screen and you'll find a personal message Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 Rimmers seem to be having a sale and wheels are included. https://rimmerbros.com/ItemList--TR-Road-Wheels-Sale--m-17946?src=UK0321W may help with your deliberations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowperil Posted March 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, Hamish said: Rimmers seem to be having a sale and wheels are included. https://rimmerbros.com/ItemList--TR-Road-Wheels-Sale--m-17946?src=UK0321W may help with your deliberations. Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Last year my lockdown treat was a new set of mini light replicas 5.5J 15 and a set of Yokohama 's from R and R Alloys. https://www.randr-alloys.co.uk/ Dave is an absolute Gent to deal with he kept me informed all the way through the process very highly reccomended As you can see from my signature pic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Trickett Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 I can't find any information about MOT failure for tyres over 10 years old. Is this a proposal for cars? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, Eddie Trickett said: I can't find any information about MOT failure for tyres over 10 years old. Is this a proposal for cars? Only currently applicable to the front axles of lorries, coaches, buses and some minibuses, some details here: https://www.fbhvc.co.uk/news/article/dvsa-tyres-over-10-years-old-will-be-banned-on-heavy-vehicles Not currently a proposal for cars, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the position evolves in the years ahead. ....... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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