New Caterham Superlight Wheels

[JBH]

Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 5:03:00 PM

Caterham has two cycle wing sizes. One for 13/14 inch tires and the other for 15/16 inch tires.

Alaskossie

 

Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 2:16:24 PM

I think that front cycle fender clearance is a problem only if you try to fit 15-inch wheels and tires on a Caterham that was originally supplied with 13-inch wheels and their corresponding cycle fenders and mounts.

 

If you fit 15-inch wheels and tires on a car with the appropriate 15-inch cycle wing mounts, there should be no problem. At least that's my assumption -- I ordered my Caterham with 15-inch wheels, and no one said the proper cycle wings and mounts would not work. Dry runs with this combination show no interference.

 

 

Ahhh...I learned something new - I thought the Superlight was 13" wheels only.

[Hank]

I apologize if I skipped over the part where you stated the place you bought these wheels? I order my Megabusa in a few days and I need to order these wheels at the same time! I emailed US Caterhams, but no response.

[JohnCh]

I bought mine from Ben at Rocky Mountain Sportscars. He is a good guy and can get you sorted.

 

-John

[Hank]

I'm so damn confused on these wheels. Ben @ RMSC states the 13x8" rear offset is 39mm. Blatchat states et24. If I were to purchase the 13x6 fronts, and 13x8 rears would I need spacers or not?

[bsimon]

Just to clear things up...or muddle them more;

 

The 15" rear wheels on Tom's car are 9" wide CSR wheels. I've had them on my pre 96 chassis with no issues, save maybe the stock over-running ARB. My ARB is highly modified to fit.(bent) The offset is just a tiny bit less than the 15 X 9 Kodiaks and 225/50/15 tires that I normally run. The tires on the Kodiaks run a good .250". away from the radius rods. I don't have any scuffs in the powder coat. The CSR wheels and Avons run 3/8" away.

[manik]

The Image Wheels that Westfield specs for the Megabusa are: 7x13" and an offset of ET23.

 

The BRM wheel, in your choice of color naturally:

 

http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/wheels/large%20cast/brm_13.jpg