Squeegee Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I've ordered a 310S with the standard "all-weather" Avon tires. I plan to mount a set of 14" Dunlops for track days, etc. I realize I could just order another set of wheels from Caterham, but what are my after market options? I believe that MkI VW GTIs and early Miatas used 14" four lug wheels. What would be a safe bet for fitting the current Caterham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 On early Miatas, the bolt pattern is 4x100. The regular 7 spoke (similar style to Minilites) weigh 12 pounds, which is hard to beat if you find a set for $100-200. Not sure if the M spec BBSes are 14", or the later hollow spoke, maybe 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Your 310 uses 4x108. It's not very common, and you need to make sure the offset is correct. If you are getting a set for the track, is there a reason you want to stay with 14"? Personally, I'd look into a set of 13" Caterham wheels. There are some aftermarket manufacturers, primarily in the UK, who can make wheels with the correct PCD and offset, but the Caterham wheels are tough to beat at the price. Even I run them on my Westfield -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 Thanks. That's exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 If you do want to explore other aftermarket wheel options, let me know. I put together a list several years ago when I went through this process myself and am happy to dig it out. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 John, Thank you very much. No particular hurry, but I would love to see the results of your research. Other folks might like to see it, too. Squeegee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Found the list. Rial also made a really nice 13" wheel back then, but my understanding is they stopped producing it several years ago. Other folks may be aware of additional manufacturers, but this will get you started: Image Wheels, Panasport, Compomotive Motorsports Wheels, Revolution Wheels, Kodiak Racing Wheels, Pro-Race wheels (aka Rimstock) -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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11Budlite Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Thanks John. At some point I hope to be looking for some 13" wheels as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Back when I looked into this, the exchange rate was far less favorable than it is today. If I were looking for wheels now, I'd be very tempted by a 3-piece from Image Wheels. Lots of choices in design, size, and offset, and the billet versions are very light. At the time they quoted a 13x6 at 8.6 lb. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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