caterhamnut Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 Want to get 4 wheels to suit our supply of old A032's for things like Brooklands. Need to fit 185 60 R14 tyres. We have a 1.6k SS on standard 'minilite' type wheels. Also need some tyres - as GPolley have sold out of this size in A032's. ta 😬26,000 miles in 13 months! angus@tinyworld.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 is this a good excuse to get a set of 13" wheels and run the very cheap 185/70R13 A032R (S) tyres on them perhaps 🤔 HOOPY CYCLE WINGS CUCUMBER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted September 5, 2002 Author Share Posted September 5, 2002 uumm - what price are the 13"tyres? Any cheap 13" wheels out there? 😬26,000 miles in 13 months! angus@tinyworld.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 to buy new 32Rs its something like 45 quid for 185/70R13 and 60 for 185/60R13 or 185/60R14. Probably best to confirm with george polley - but the saving is significant enough justify moving to 13" wheels from 14". Especially the rate you accumulate mileage ❗ 13" wheels are arare second hand but new ones are available from many places for 50 quid or so each. so after 3 sets of tyres they've pretty much paid for themselves. HOOPY CYCLE WINGS CUCUMBER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf_renard Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 Hi. If you don't go the 13" way.... I've got 5 Revolution wheels (5 spoke, painted green, polished rim). They can be yours for 150UKP, if you can come and pick them in the north of France (not a big detour from Calais to Croix en Ternois or Abbeville!) They are quite new, because the former owner quickly fit Minilites. The money is aimed at buying a quiter exhaust, so if you have a useless one, a swap would be a good deal. Jeff Cosworth 1600 BDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 13s are the way for you to go Angus I think. Count is trying to get a bulk deal sorted, and even new from Polley they'll pay for themselves in a year or so at your rate I would have thought. Don't affect ride comfort etc in a negative way at all so don't worry about that side of things. And if you were to sell the 14"s you'll make money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted September 6, 2002 Author Share Posted September 6, 2002 Certainly having thoughts about 13" wheels. My worry is that with the amount of miles we do thrashing around country roads - both here and in France, we may have a problem with ground clearance and sumps? The obvious economical solution is to get another car which has 13" wheels already fitted. Then Tessa and I can have one each 😬 😬26,000 miles in 13 months! angus@tinyworld.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted September 6, 2002 Author Share Posted September 6, 2002 jf - what size are these wheels? cheers 😬26,000 miles in 13 months! angus@tinyworld.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 Angus - half an inch difference in ground clearance. If you went 70 profile tyres (cheaper) then you'd actually have more. Also, as you have adjustable ride height you could take it out that way. I do like the car idea and there are quite a few available at the minute. Why not give James a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 Angus, Go for the 13" wheels and 185/70/13 profile 21Rs. You won't regret it. Especially as tyresa re only £40 (inc VAT) per corner. This option will give you plenty of ground clearance. Chris Alston 1800 Supersprint - Loud and Proud 😬 ...well it only sounds fast officer 😳 Brooklands aeroscreens for those........flies in the teeth moments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf_renard Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Hi angus&tessa. My (soon yours?) Revolution wheels are 6"x14". They used to be with 185 60R14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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