Greta Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Looking for old style steel wheels. I think they were oem on late MKIII Spitfires, and Vitesses ... 1" wider than stock wheels on early Spitfires & Heralds. Happy to consider buying set or singles etc.. Please pm me of answer here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 Nuala having been in the garage looking at rims, that appears to be a picture of a narrow slot rim. Will reply to your email when I get a moment. Cheers Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Heralds etc were originally 3.5D; the wider versions used on GT6 Mk1 and possibly the Vitesse are 4.5J so one inch wider. I managed to get a set at of 4.5s at Stafford some years back so they do come up for sale, but unless you're lucky they can be pricey too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 I think the 4.5 were also fitted to the Courier Van/Estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Earlier 1200 Estates had 3.5D heavy duty which should be stamped HD; I've never seen any... the letters were probably buried under all of the paint. I've no idea of what exactly made them heavy duty, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 HD had thicker gauge metal. I have some (not a set) C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294129853799?hash=item447b816567:g:dlUAAOSwGAJgfCaN Four for £25. Says collection only so you can either send a Courier or get someone local to collect then send them on to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Starting bit at £25 Colin ! Wonder what they will reach?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Two days left, no watchers - collection only puts a lot of bidders off. Last set I bought was £40 so sometimes they don't go for big money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 That is interesting to know, Thanks. On my watch list now. I suppose 4.5 is a bit narrow for 'the boys', without 3.5s I've messaged him re Tyre age and willingness to have a courier to collect. It is annoying that I have a search out on Ebay for triumph wheels but not received any notification of these. Your a great 'spotter'.... thanks again and Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Up to £149 and 10 mins to go! Not my bid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 14 hours ago, Jeffds1360 said: Up to £149 and 10 mins to go! Not my bid I suspect Nuala has purchased them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 52 minutes ago, thescrapman said: I suspect Nuala has purchased them. No; I messaged her but she's already bought wheels elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 9 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: No; I messaged her but she's already bought wheels elsewhere. She emailed me to she had bid on and won a set yesterday. I put 2 and 2 together.... 🙂 Clearly got 5, or is it 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 34 minutes ago, thescrapman said: She emailed me to she had bid on and won a set yesterday. I put 2 and 2 together.... 🙂 Clearly got 5, or is it 6 Interesting! I sent a message well before the auction ended (sent on the 23rd, auction ended on the 25th) and she replied same day that she already had secured a set and was researching shotblasters. Still... as long as someone bought them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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