Lotus 7 S3 wide wheels

[YSILVERCS]

Hi Guys,

 

I am looking for wide wheels for my 1968 Lotus 7 S3 like the ones in the photos.

 

 

 

I know they are probably Minilite (or similar) but although I approached a few specialists they could not identify the exact size of the wheels or provide relevant data (PCD, off set, ET).

 

S3 series Lotus 7 is similar to a Caterham s3 (Classic) so the wheels should fit my car.

 

I will Appreciate any help.

 

Yaron

[TheDingo8MyBaby]

PCD is 4x4.25. That I can tell you for certain.

 

I can also tell you the wheels on the green car are panasports for certain and the red car has some off-brand panasport/minilite type wheel.

 

The rest of my response will be speculation. I have done some measurements on my caterham and have done some work designing and working with wheels of similar size, so I believe it to be informed speculation.

 

The wheels on the green car appear to be 13x6.5 or 7 with approximately a 0 (possibly slightly positive) offset. There are more photos of this car here: http://www.themotoringenthusiast.com/caterham-7

 

The wheels on the second car appear similar to the ones on this car:

http://usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7609

 

according to his spec sheet, they are 13x7" wheels. I believe them to be slightly negative offset.

 

In order to be certain they will fit, you should probably measure your car. Not all 7 fenders are created equal.

[Toyotus 7]

Shelby also made a very similar wheel. The Shelbys I have look like a minilites with a sandblasted centre. 13 x 6, with 4x114.3 bolt pattern, but wider versions were likely made at one time. Mine are from the early 80s.

[YSILVERCS]

Thank you guys for the usefull information.

I found out that the wheels on the red car were provided by Chris from "Seven and Elans". Already contacted him.