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There are no numbers or markings of any kind on this wheel. Does anyone know what it belongs on? That square in the center seems unique - to me.
 

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Back side...again no markings.....slight dish, not deep.
 

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Just a guess, but it looks like it might be a "universal" wheel from back in the day, needing a separate mounting kit for each application.
 
Silverghost said:
There are no numbers or markings of any kind on this wheel. Does anyone know what it belongs on? That square in the center seems unique - to me.
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Looks like the wheel in my Series I EType Jag:

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Nope. Mickey hit it, IMO. Looks like a JCWhitless "universal" one from back-when. Order it with a hub to fit whatever.

Your E-Type wheel has no "dish" and specifically fits the telescoping hub mechanism.
 
DrEntropy said:
Nope. Mickey hit it, IMO. Looks like a JCWhitless "universal" one from back-when. Order it with a hub to fit whatever.

Your E-Type wheel has no "dish" and specifically fits the telescoping hub mechanism.
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Sounds reasonable.
 
Had to try out this avatar inspired by yours, BTW.... :smirk:
 
What they said. It looks REAL similar to what I have in my MG-TD replica.
 
Thanks guys! So......anyone have a universal hub for a 68 MGB? :smile:
 
It looks like a Lotus wheel, apart from the wood rim. The square hole, hole for horn wire, the dishing, etc., all look very familiar.
Lotus wheels have different mounting holes though. I suspect Lotus got their wheels from some generic supplier or tother, maybe this is one of theirs?
 
No Lotus wheel I ever saw was like that. The columns of Elan/Europa of the period were Triumph Standard (Herald/Spitfire) as original application. S-1/2 Elans had a wheel with holes in the spokes, S-3 spokes had an elongated cut-out, the later ones went to a padded wheel. Some Elevens had the similar holes in the spokes, too. But none I've ever seen had that "universal" look.
 
Yup... that's a later Europa, padded as I mentioned. Post '67. It has two less holes per spoke than Pete's and ISTR they were "Personal" wheels. Heard someplace they had some connection to Nardi. Cannot be certain, tho.
 
Roger, I must agree with you!

The center square hole and the corresponding other holes match several of the examples shown! Many thanks! And they did make a 15" dished 3 spoke wheel for an MGB! If I read the brocure correctly, they sold for 9L 15 when new.

NOW, to find that elusive hub and center...... :smile:
 
Hmmm!! I forgot Lester!

Roger, NOW I'll need to yank th' wheels from the two Elans to investigate!

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DrEntropy said:
Hmmm!! I forgot Lester!

Roger, NOW I'll need to yank th' wheels from the two Elans to investigate!

:laugh:
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Oh, dear! I doubt it's worth the effort, really.

And Leston's name is much more bizarre then Lester.
 
Les Leston? I never knew that... I guess I'd change my name too. :shocked:
 
I believe its a Formula wheel, was an option for Triumphs. I have one on my car. Now if I can just find a picture of it..

Found it!
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Of course if you want to get rid of that thing, I can always use a spare!

Randy
 
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