WTB 3.75 Wherl

[IamScotticus]

Yes, a wherl. That's how my phone spells wheel and I'm sick of having to correct it.

 

Wanted: a 3.75" PCD (Triumph) 13" x 5" steel wherl for the 7 spare.

I have been told the Elan had this PCD at one point.

Anyway,  I have a cool set of slot mags now and I don't want a 6" Two Gates Minilite on the back. Nothing that screams "I look like ebay money, take me home with you".

For those those who don't know,  there were about six cars that ever had 3.75  and most in ths UK.  Then there was the Cosworth Vega, for some reason.  And today,  the only 3.75 car is the Arial Atom, for some reason. 

 

Yes, I have a list:

PCD 3.75 / 95.25mm

Ariel Atom (for some reason)

 

Austin/Morris

  93>Maestro 

  80-84 Ital

  84-84 Marina 440

  73-78 Marina mk1

  78-80 Marina mk2

  84-86 Montego 

 

Lotus

 Europa TC

 Exige 10-11

 05-Elise 111R

 Elise 95-00

 

MG

  96>MGF

  97>MGS

  05> TF

  F 95-02

  TF 02-11

 

Triumph

  66- GT6

  66-78 Spitfire

  70-78 Spitfire mk2

  76-81 TR7/8

  Dolomite

 

ROVER

  Metro 90-94

  100 94-98

 

Chevrolet

Vega GT

4" & 5"

Hubs need trimmimg

 

Please correct/give any additional information 

Edited September 14, 2024 by IamScotticus

[11Budlite]

I believe the Vega wheels were all 4 x 4" PCD just like the MG Midget and AH Sprite. I remember 'borrowing' my mom's Vega wheels one time to try them out on my Midget.

[IamScotticus]

22 hours ago, 11Budlite said:

I believe the Vega wheels were all 4 x 4" PCD just like the MG Midget and AH Sprite. I remember 'borrowing' my mom's Vega wheels one time to try them out on my Midget.

Ok  thanks. I'll look into that.

[s2europa]

Elans and Europas steel wheels were indeed 4x3.75, but the wheel width is only 4.5". 

Edited September 16, 2024 by s2europa

[7Westfield]

another lost art............

I can recall taking wheels to a shop that would cut the center piece loose, and install a new outer--any width or offset you wanted

[IamScotticus]

11 hours ago, s2europa said:

Elans and Europas steel wheels were indeed 4x3.75, but the wheel width is only 4.5". 

That is OK.  The spare can be thinner.  It won't be in the rotation. Even better if I can get a Lotus hub cap on.

[Oddbrit]

I've got a good British junkyard near me in Warren, Ohio called Team Triumph.  They have tons (literally) of MG and Triumph used parts.  I was able to secure a good used rim for my 1962 S2 from them for $35 at the beginning of the year.  Look them up on line and give them a call. The owners name is Scott.

[IamScotticus]

Good suggestion. 

Thanks 

[IamScotticus]

Good suggestion. 

Thanks 

[IamScotticus]

Update:

Yes this place does have wheels available 

Need to call them back.

Thanks again 

[Oddbrit]

Glad to hear it might work out.