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swift6
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Camshaft said:
The other thing to think about Camshaft is that just about any tire today, even the cheapest you can find. Would equal or better the best racing tires from the era these cars were designed in.
Though most likely you will be comparing what you have currently to what your new rubber would be.
Nunyas
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hmmmm... I asked the seller of those rims a question, and got an unrelated answer... specifically:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Q: Hi, Can you provide close up pics of the cast in lettering around the rim? Specifically, of the Shelby cast and the maker? Thanks
A: Hi: Thanks for asking about the Saab wheels. Yes, I have read that they fit the MGB, but the offset makes the rear wheel come close to the rear fender. They are a turn key fit on the MGA. Regards, mgroller[/QUOTE]
I know some people don't like reading ~long~ emails, but my message was only 2 sentences long. This kind of worries me.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Q: Hi, Can you provide close up pics of the cast in lettering around the rim? Specifically, of the Shelby cast and the maker? Thanks
A: Hi: Thanks for asking about the Saab wheels. Yes, I have read that they fit the MGB, but the offset makes the rear wheel come close to the rear fender. They are a turn key fit on the MGA. Regards, mgroller[/QUOTE]
I know some people don't like reading ~long~ emails, but my message was only 2 sentences long. This kind of worries me.
Rob_P
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he just mixed up his responses, look at the first question and answer:
Q: will these fit a 1975 mgb? Mar-15-07
A: I have posted photos of the the three markings requested by another prospective buyer showing the Carroll Shelby, model # and the Saab name. Thanks for your patience, mgroller
Q: will these fit a 1975 mgb? Mar-15-07
A: I have posted photos of the the three markings requested by another prospective buyer showing the Carroll Shelby, model # and the Saab name. Thanks for your patience, mgroller
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Camshaft
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Looks like I've found a set! Stay tuned. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
Does anyone have pictures of the Shelby center caps? I've actually seen a BGT on eBay with two of the Goldvane finish wheels, and they had very cool Shelby logos on the caps. I'm in the process of hunting down the caps now. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
Does anyone have pictures of the Shelby center caps? I've actually seen a BGT on eBay with two of the Goldvane finish wheels, and they had very cool Shelby logos on the caps. I'm in the process of hunting down the caps now. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
tony barnhill
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You take the Shelby center caps, clean them up, & glue MG center discs on them!
So, guess I'm not gonna bid on them - oh well, I already have 2 sets.
So, guess I'm not gonna bid on them - oh well, I already have 2 sets.
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tony barnhill said:
I guess it's a matter of personal taste. While I'm sure MG crests would look nice, everyone in my club with Minilites has MG center caps. Those Shelby caps are probably somewhat rare, right? When I was planning on re-doing my Rostyles, I actually did plan on new MG center caps, MG lug nuts, and valve stem caps for a total of 21 more MG logos on the car. I really want to use the Shelby caps on these, though. I have always been intrigued by unusual cars with equally unusual aftermarket wheels. "Harold" the BGT is a prime example. BGTs are none too common, and that one has an incredibly desireable set of wheels that are long out-of-production.
tony barnhill
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Shelby caps say "SAAB"
tony barnhill
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K - I won't...good luck.
<u>RANT</u>...now for my ebay rant..the new "Bidder Identity Protection Policy" that hides the ebay names of people means we might've been bidding against one another had we not talked on the BCF....everybody who bid on the old ebay system knew who the Autoist was - I could usually figure out if someone I knew was bidding on something they needed so I'd stay out of it...under the new "Bidder 1" "Bidder 2" system, you don't know unless we discuss things on this or another BBS....I don't like hte new system! Plus, its harder to tll if somebody has created a new ebay identity just to run bids up on their items...I don't do much on ebay anymore!
<u>RANT</u>...now for my ebay rant..the new "Bidder Identity Protection Policy" that hides the ebay names of people means we might've been bidding against one another had we not talked on the BCF....everybody who bid on the old ebay system knew who the Autoist was - I could usually figure out if someone I knew was bidding on something they needed so I'd stay out of it...under the new "Bidder 1" "Bidder 2" system, you don't know unless we discuss things on this or another BBS....I don't like hte new system! Plus, its harder to tll if somebody has created a new ebay identity just to run bids up on their items...I don't do much on ebay anymore!
jjbunn
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Harold recently had a new set of 185/70R14 Kumhos:
(he's up on jacks at the moment). These were $45 each from American Tire.
I think the Riken basketweave/BBS are quite rare: I've been looking on Ebay for months now, since I need a fifth as a spare. If you happen to see one or more for sale, please let me know!
The other problem I have with the Rikens is finding center caps for them. They are a non-standard size, larger than the ones sold at Moss and larger than any Hubcap Annie in Pasadena had.
(he's up on jacks at the moment). These were $45 each from American Tire.
I think the Riken basketweave/BBS are quite rare: I've been looking on Ebay for months now, since I need a fifth as a spare. If you happen to see one or more for sale, please let me know!
The other problem I have with the Rikens is finding center caps for them. They are a non-standard size, larger than the ones sold at Moss and larger than any Hubcap Annie in Pasadena had.
OP
Camshaft
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jjbunn said:Harold recently had a new set of 185/70R14 Kumhos:
(he's up on jacks at the moment). These were $45 each from American Tire.
I think the Riken basketweave/BBS are quite rare: I've been looking on Ebay for months now, since I need a fifth as a spare. If you happen to see one or more for sale, please let me know!
The other problem I have with the Rikens is finding center caps for them. They are a non-standard size, larger than the ones sold at Moss and larger than any Hubcap Annie in Pasadena had.
Are you going to use original center caps?
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Camshaft
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I was doing some research and found a really nice site for information on Saab wheels: https://jpowell.tripod.com/saab-wheels/#silvervane
On the site, they make reference to there being a Saab 9000 version with a wider lip. Will these fit our cars?
On the site, they make reference to there being a Saab 9000 version with a wider lip. Will these fit our cars?
