Conor L Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 Been after a set of these for a while now ideally in good condition with or without tyres. Conor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 Hello Conor, Pity you did not attend the Triumph Spares Day, there was a set of 4x second hand in almost unblemished condition - asking £170 and probably went for a shade under that; certainly sold within the first couple of hours of the event. I purchased brand new a couple of years ago. They came with tyre valves, centre caps plus the Dunlop logo and ordered Tuner nuts to go on the MGF studs I fitted to the car. IMHO they look superb and set the Vitesse off nicely; along with being something different from the norm. Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor L Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 3 hours ago, classiclife said: Hello Conor, Pity you did not attend the Triumph Spares Day, there was a set of 4x second hand in almost unblemished condition - asking £170 and probably went for a shade under that; certainly sold within the first couple of hours of the event. I purchased brand new a couple of years ago. They came with tyre valves, centre caps plus the Dunlop logo and ordered Tuner nuts to go on the MGF studs I fitted to the car. IMHO they look superb and set the Vitesse off nicely; along with being something different from the norm. Regards. Richard. Richard I did attend the show and I did see the set you are referring to, just went to a different area to check my online banking and they went I was gutted to say the least. I completely agree with you they are a nice looking wheel and really suit the cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 That is very bad news Conor, it makes you wish you never saw them !! Fingers crossed for a set, but have to say the 4x at Stoneleigh are the first I've seen come up second hand, for many a year. I got mine from R&R Alloys in Bedfordshire. They still stock them and with postage you are looking at just over £300; bit of a jump from £175 but brand new with everything thrown in. As for tyres I went for 165/70/13 Dunlop Street Response 2 - everyone has their favourites (as I am sure you will hear !!) they just happened to suit me at the time. Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I got a reproduction set a few years ago at the Triumph & MG Spares show, from this company, I think I paid around £260 for 4 Including Special wheel nuts. https://www.johnbrownwheels.com/ They do look good on a dark coloured car?😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 17 hours ago, Gary Flinn said: They do look good on a dark coloured car?😊 I think they'd look good on any coloured car. My Vitesse is white and sports Minilites at the moment, but I hope to swap to D1s at some point in the future. My imaging software is pretty basic, but I've done a 'virtual wheel change' to see what it would look like...…...ooh!, suits me sir!! Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Hello Ian, It may be the paint shop adjustment, but I think a white car does not show these particular wheels off to their best - it's the silver on the rim and ribs that clashes IMHO; although your image shows the silvering to be very bright which is not correct in real life. The darker the car the better these wheels suit - as I said, just my interpretation. Sorry fella, but you as know you get it direct from me where required !! If at all possible, it will be worth placing a couple of D1's on your car (before purchasing) to get a better perspective - which of course is going to be easier said than achieved, as not many cars use them which obviously shows a complete lack of style & taste 😊 !! Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Can't go wrong with a set of Dunlop 5.5j hubcap steelies. I still maintain they are the very best looking wheel on heralds/vitesse/roundtail spit+GT6. Everybody else is wrong. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 7 hours ago, clive said: Can't go wrong with a set of Dunlop 5.5j hubcap steelies. I still maintain they are the very best looking wheel on heralds/vitesse/roundtail spit+GT6. Everybody else is wrong. I'll agree you can't beat original wheels with chrome hubcaps and trims, but I'm running 4.5s so will have to raise you -1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Colin Lindsay said: I'll agree you can't beat original wheels with chrome hubcaps and trims, but I'm running 4.5s so will have to raise you -1. Sorry. As above, you are wrong! I am not sure why the 5.5J steel wheels work so well visually (not bad for driving either!) but they are just a little more muscular/less "twee" without being obvious. Not sure about the trims though. Anyway, seems I am "down wiv da kids" on this, they like deep dish wheels 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, clive said: Sorry. As above, you are wrong! No, I just have a different opinion. And that means: I won't be running out for a set of Carlos Fandango Superwide wheels. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor L Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Im not a fan of the original steels probably because Im young but I want to keep my car period correct so I think the D1 is the perfect wheel imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Carlos Fandango Superwides?...…...AWESOME!...…..anyone know of a stockist in Lincolnshire??……….now where did I put those furry dice? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 This is spooky!...…...after doing an online search of my new Vitesse's registration number, I have found a picture of my car whilst in previous ownership...…..and don't they look like 5.5Js it's wearing?? Now this has got me thinking...…...maybe (and I can't believe I'm saying this)…….maybe Clive has got something here!! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Ah yes, the later style 5.5 wheels. But it is these that REALLY look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Hub cap wheels look better on darker coloured cars, you need the oval hole ones on a light coloured car or it is too "plain" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 9 hours ago, clive said: Ah yes, the later style 5.5 wheels. But it is these that REALLY look good That reminds me... I must go out and clean the satellite dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 10 hours ago, SixasStandard said: Carlos Fandango Superwides?...…...AWESOME!...…..anyone know of a stockist in Lincolnshire??……….now where did I put those furry dice? Ian The man himself.... but those who do not learn from advertising history are doomed to repeat it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 "Everything is repeated in a cycle. History is a master because it teaches us that it doesn't exist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 45 minutes ago, SixasStandard said: "Everything is repeated in a cycle. History is a master because it teaches us that it doesn't exist" That's not a bad attempt, Ian, in fact very good. Only problem you have missed a bit !! It should conclude: It's the permutations that matter. Foucalt's Pendulum by Umberto Eco I believe. Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 10 hours ago, classiclife said: That's not a bad attempt, Ian, in fact very good. Only problem you have missed a bit !! It should conclude: It's the permutations that matter. Foucalt's Pendulum by Umberto Eco I believe. Regards. Richard. You are a man of learning and conventional discernment Richard...…..but as a visionary Umberto Eco would almost certainly have favoured the permutation of D1s on a White Vitesse. Regards, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Umberto??? Are you in there??? Are these wide enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Don't you think the couch would look better in white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Just to polish this thread off......and just in case any further evidence was required...… a superb White Sunbeam Tiger Mk1A with Dunlop D1s...….the defence rests m'lud!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 4.2 or 4.7 Tiger? I had a quick ride in a 4.7 when I was about 17 - it was proper quick and the lady that owned it was planning to get it rebuilt with a strong, steel, bottom end. Not sure he ever did as I've not really seen her since I left the job (Petrol station "minder" 🤣 when I was at 6th form.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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