Wedge TR7/Spitfire wheel question

[frankenstang57]

Question, will TR7 wheels fit a Spitfire? I found a set locally off of a 7 for about $100. They are American Racing alloys, 13"X6"(I believe). Will they work? Thanx!

 

[myspitfire]

Absolutly BUT the lug holes are different(not tapered)& you should upsize the lug bolts to tr7 standard 7/16(Spitfires are 3/8") In ANY regard upsizing the bolts is good irreguardless as its a stronger setup.,as the 3/8"bolts tend to snap off OW!
PS;As a side note watch the heatreat on new bolts from VB,Moss etc because some bolts are Chinese not hardened properly,always look for NOS bolts.
Buy some spares.
Ken&Whitelightning

 

[eejay56]

Here are mine. They are TR7 factory alloys with 175/70 R13 Michelins.

They rub a little when the wheel is turned to full lock but I love the way they look.

 

[foxtrapper]

I run them on my Spitfires.

 

[frankenstang57]

Thanx guys.It's very tempting. Lugnuts may be an issue. Know a good source for 3/8" mag nuts?

 

[foxtrapper]

The Roadster Factory, Moss, Victoria British, Spitbits, etc.

I personally chose to swap wheel studs, as my wheels came with lug nuts. That was a frustrating exercise, as the web listed recommendations don't fit worth a darn. I really should have just bought new lugnuts from one of the above suppliers.

 

[kc_doyle]

I have oversize on my 71 spit and I get the "rub" too. However I do like the way they look.

 

[Guest]

I always loved those TR7/TR8 factory mags.

 

[DNK]

can anyone recommend a nice looking 14" for the TR8 and then I will sell my 13's"