Roger K Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Just re-joined the Club after a 30-yr absence, having bought my 6th late swing-spring GT6 today... Could someone advise on wheel sizes, please? I'm keen to retain the std. Mk3 drilled steel wheels with the chrome centre piece and nuts, but would like to go wider than 4.5". Is there a 5", or 5.5", option that looks basically the same but wider? Thanks, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 5J is very late 1500 Spitfire 1500, and sets come up occasionally 5.5J were Formula Ford wheels, good straight sets come up for about £100 a rim. But they look good! Less if you are lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger K Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Thanks, very useful info. Will both these sizes fit with no body mods OK - late swing-spring MkIII GT6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 The wheels will never cause a problem. Fitted with tyres they might. What size tyres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger K Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Probably 175s? Would 165s be better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Welcome back! 175/70-13 tyres will be fine under the arches, and fit well on 5 or 5.5" rims. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger K Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Thanks all! Oh, how I love a nice, active forum, full of friendly, helpful people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, Roger K said: Thanks all! Oh, how I love a nice, active forum, full of friendly, helpful people! When you find one let us know. Ouch! I can feel the kicks already 👢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Beware that the 5.5” Wheels come in at least two different offsets. The set I have would cause problems one the front of a GT6 or Spitfire with 175/70 tyres or least be extremely close. This means they’d probably also be really close at the rear on a swingle axle, long shaft car. They are perfect for the rear of a short-shaft or rotoflex car so I’m using them on the rear of our GT6 and Spit (both Roto rears) with 5” on the front. In the OPs case I’d suggest sticking to the 5” which are easier to find, more reasonably priced and will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger K Posted October 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks for the advice, Nick. Could you advise how to find the 5" rims? I thought they were Spitfire IV, but Rimmers list these as 4.5". Google search not coming up with much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 late 1500 spitfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger K Posted October 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks chaps. Not sure about easier to find - I've found some 5.5s, but can't find any 5J steels anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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