Formula Ford Style wheels Spitfire.

[Philip83]

Hi,

I have seen the Formula Ford style wheels fitted to a Spitfire similar to the ones pictured (but silver).

I think they look pretty smart and would like to put a set on my Spitfire but I cannot find any info on dimensions best suited to the Spitfire like offset, backspace, tyre size etc.

If anyone has these on their car, please share a picture. 

[Josef]

They look rather like standard late Spitfire wheels, are those the ones you’ve seen? For example:

 

[Philip83]

They are different but similar to OEM wheels, the main difference being the width of the wheels I believe are 5.5J. 
The cut outs are round rather than teardrop shaped and they are made by Weller Wheels for use on Formula Ford 1600 class so are probably lighter and/or stronger than Triumph Spitfire standard wheels too.

[Peter Truman]

These were Formula Ford style reverse rim 5.5in wheels originally fitted to my daughters Mk2 Spitfire when purchased 23 years ago, now fitted with Aus Superlite 5.5in Mini Lite replica wheels. 

Note there are NO breather holes in the wheel rims, similar to racing Formula Fords here. They were changed as they looked a little bland on the car.

[Philip83]

Yeah, they do look a little featureless without the cut-outs.

[thescrapman]

6 hours ago, Philip83 said:

Yeah, they do look a little featureless without the cut-outs.

But oh-so expensive

[Steve P]

Are they the same as Dunlop LP923?.

As fitted to my Herald.

S

[Philip83]

I love how deep dished they look!

[Josef]

These’re the close to OEM 5.5Js, that I believe are formula Ford in origin, I have on my Herald (the ones people commonly think were a GT6 fitment but were not). Though from your description you’re thinking of something different still? 
 

[ahebron]

OP that is the colour I want for my wheels, what is it?
The wheels I have a Mk4 Spitfire that I  will be fitting to my Vitesse 6 (cherry red).