Mad Zero Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Been looking for TR7 wheel inspiration on the web and found this (sorry can't remember who's site it was) - what are these wheels? I've seen them before but can't remember what bally car they were on!! Anyone care to enlighten me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gordon kerr Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Been looking for TR7 wheel inspiration on the web and found this (sorry can't remember who's site it was) - what are these wheels? I've seen them before but can't remember what bally car they were on!! Anyone care to enlighten me? Can't help with the wheels themselves but I'm pretty sure that, that car is TrishaTR and belongs to Jay who runs www.triumphtr7.com. You'll probably be able to get more information there or from Jay direct (except I have just tried and the site seems to be down right now - probably only being updated - I expect it will be back later). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Zero Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Can't help with the wheels themselves but I'm pretty sure that, that car is TrishaTR and belongs to Jay who runs www.triumphtr7.com. You'll probably be able to get more information there or from Jay direct (except I have just tried and the site seems to be down right now - probably only being updated - I expect it will be back later). Cheers Gordon - I've had a punt about on Jay's site and it sure is TRisha - couldn't find any info on the wheels so I'll have to email him ...or is he registered on this site? Anyhow, thanks for the lead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephen cooper Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 I think they are called wolfrace turbos. Tom could confirm! Cheers Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Zero Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 (edited) Damn that subscription to Hot Car magazine in the 70's - now I'm hearing voices too! Were they called Turbo Vanes? ...or am I thinking of the (much more dished) ones as fitted to the A-Team van? So choice-wise (bearing in mind I want to run the standard tyre sizes) there's the factory TR7 alloys, Minilites, WR slots, Montego alloys, Dolomite Sprint alloys(?), factory steels with covers, and what else?? Edited April 11, 2007 by Mad Zero Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ngtf Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Damn that subscription to Hot Car magazine in the 70's - now I'm hearing voices too! Were they called Turbo Vanes? ...or am I thinking of the (much more dished) ones as fitted to the A-Team van? So choice-wise (bearing in mind I want to run the standard tyre sizes) there's the factory TR7 alloys, Minilites, WR slots, Montego alloys, Dolomite Sprint alloys(?), factory steels with covers, and what else?? You could also add to that little lot the Rover/MGF Wheels, a perfect fit and great looking too. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie-a Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 This is the alloys I have for my car I had them on my last car but the arches had been rolled and I do not want to roll the arches on my new car as they are 7x13 with 205’s and they rub the arch only slightly but enough for me not to fit. so I am looking for alternatives. I like these wheels 6x15 Revolution wheels in this grey colour I know you can also get black and silver but I like the grey, but I cannot get a price on them can you help ? Also what tyres would I put on them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Zero Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 You could also add to that little lot the Rover/MGF Wheels, a perfect fit and great looking too. Gary I thought MGF rims are ET20 as opposed to the TR7's ET25? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie-a Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Yes MGF MG TF do fit, if I had to fit MG wheels to my car I would fit the MG TF Trophy wheels to it as they look stunning. This is Billy Frew’s old car with them on it... and his new car... Here are some other wheels that I have seen on our TR7’s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie-a Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 (edited) ...... Edited April 13, 2007 by stevie-a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave-lewis Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Been looking for TR7 wheel inspiration on the web and found this (sorry can't remember who's site it was) - what are these wheels? I've seen them before but can't remember what bally car they were on!! Anyone care to enlighten me? Hi Mad Zero, If I remember rightly they were called Turbovecs, as said made by Wolfrace. In my youth I rather fancied the look of them because they were different. Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Zero Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 stevie-a: Stirling work on the 'TR's with alternative wheels' pics matey! Some I didn't like too much and some had me howling with laughter, but the Minilites with the graphite centres - and the Alleycats look great! Might have to play with that idea on the stock alloys until I can afford a set! Cheers! dave-lewis: Turbovecs! Of course! Well done that man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knortech Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 As we are on the subject of wheels anyone have a spare 14" compomotive as pictured below???????????????. Mad Zero I also have a spare in the boot of my 7 which is of no use to me as i have fitted vitesse calipers.I believe it to be one of the turbovec style wheels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BCFC_Dan Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Stevie-a, what are the 5-spokes on the blue V8 2nd from bottom of your first selection? They look a bit Ferrari-esque and fantastic on a TR7! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie-a Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 (edited) Yes I have to agree they do look good unfortunately I do not know what they are called The photo was taken at the TR driver's weekend at billing aquadrome. Do you see anything different about that car ?????... Have a good look. Edited April 15, 2007 by stevie-a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Zero Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 These look fantastic and not too big diameter-wise - would they be 13" or 14"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie-a Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 (edited) That car use to belong to my mate John Gibson it is an original TR7 Sprint and probably the best tr7 you will ever see it is now owned by Chris Turner... and by the way the blue car it was a fixed head coupe at one time... Edited April 15, 2007 by stevie-a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 The blue FHC is the TR7 sprint restored by John Gibson, as Steve says it is a nice car, the wheels are 13 inch Superlites with graphite centres and polished rims. It now has a set of ultra rare TR7 Spider alloys on but the Superlites will be back on soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Zero Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 The blue FHC is the TR7 sprint restored by John Gibson, as Steve says it is a nice car, the wheels are 13 inch Superlites with graphite centres and polished rims. It now has a set of ultra rare TR7 Spider alloys on but the Superlites will be back on soon. Cheers for the info - are Superlites a type of Minilites or a similar wheel manufactured by another company? I ask because genuine Minilites have always been expensive (designed for competition) and I'm mainly interested in the look so I'd be happy with cheaper 'copies' that just look like Minilites. I imagine that a set of genuine Minilites would be £400+ ...which I just don't have! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cinnobar Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Got a set of 14 x 6 Compomotive AT's here for sale with good Falkens on if anyone is interested! pics here www.pbase.com/tr7v8 In fact whole car is for sale if anyone is interested! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie-a Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 (edited) What do you think ??? The wheel is just sitting beside the car with no tyres on but you get the idea ... Edited April 22, 2007 by stevie-a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Zero Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 What do you think ??? The wheel is just sitting beside the car with no tyres on but you get the idea ... Erm, kinda reminds me of a Hotwheels concept car - you'd need to stretch the wheelbase by about 2 feet for these to look right! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie-a Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Yes I think you are right One set of MGTF wheels still in the box fitted to the last of the line mgtf's 6 x15 NOW UP SOR SALE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRishaTR Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Been looking for TR7 wheel inspiration on the web and found this (sorry can't remember who's site it was) - what are these wheels? I've seen them before but can't remember what bally car they were on!! Anyone care to enlighten me? I don't think anyone has guessed correctly yet..... They are Wolfrace 'Cosmic' - and yes I still need the centre caps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Zero Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I don't think anyone has guessed correctly yet..... They are Wolfrace 'Cosmic' - and yes I still need the centre caps. Ah the man himself! Thanks for that we can all sleep soundly again now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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