what wheels fit?

fergie · Postby **fergie** » 29 Dec 2009 07:42

Hi Guys

Have damaged 2 of my alloys beyond use so need to get some wheels asap as tr7 is only car and cant use the bikes with the weather. was wondering what wheels fit the stud pattern for a 1980? Appreciate advice or a source but like everyone post Christmas budget is very tight!

Cheers
Fergie

PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 29 Dec 2009 07:50

MGF wheels fit but may need spacers. Where are you? Maybe a local forum member can help.

Never say die. At least not while you're still breathing.

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 29 Dec 2009 08:05

This all depends on where you live

in the UK?

you can use MG F or TF wheels

like this set 

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Or this

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Or you could get the standard tr7 alloys which are very cheap on e-bay

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trv8 · Postby **trv8** » 29 Dec 2009 11:47

And these [:)]...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mg-mgf-alloy-whee ... 2c523a7808

Or these [:D]...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/alloy-wheels-mgf_ ... 3a563c9dd6

TR Tony · Postby **TR Tony** » 29 Dec 2009 14:54

Fergie, the answer is not many alternatives fit because the PCD of the TR7 wheels was an unusual size (95.25mm I think). The MGF alloy is one that does fit as mentioned already.

If money is tight you could get a set of ordinary pressed steel TR7 wheels (as fitted to earlier cars) very cheaply - Rimmers list a set of 4 with nuts at Â£84, brand new! OK you need to get tyres for them but maybe you could transplant tyres you already have if not damaged? Get you back on the road until you can save up for a nice set of MGF alloys[:)]

Tony

1981 2L FHC Cavalry Blue
1980 3.5L V8 DHC Jaguar Regency Red - sadly sold!
TR8 FHC EFI Factory development car Inca Yellow

silverseven · Postby **silverseven** » 30 Dec 2009 00:12

sooooo many nice wheels over there!
(charcoal spoked are my personal fav)

Wonder how many rims you could get away with, as hand baggage on the plane???

Ron.

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 30 Dec 2009 00:44

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Wonder how many rims you could get away with, as hand baggage on the plane???
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Only one now what with the latest terrorist attemps on airliners.

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

fergie · Postby **fergie** » 30 Dec 2009 15:55

Thanks for all this very helpful.

Got another question though, I remembered some Dolomite 13 inch wheels i had. Prob is with the brake conversion on the front they wont fit there, does this happen with MG wheels.

Temp solution is 155/13 steel wheels on rear and 195/60/14 compomotive alloys on the front.

Poor wedge she never really lets me down and i do neglect her and then drive her too hard in the wet and hurt her now she looks sad with mixed wheels so here is a happier pic

busheytrader · Postby **busheytrader** » 30 Dec 2009 16:45

Ooh! Grinnal style SD1 rear lights.

Where abouts in the UK are you Fergie? There are probably several of us with original steel wheels or old alloys in the garage that could help you out. If you have uprated front brakes then you may have problems fitting 13" steel wheels over some of the calipers.

I wouldn't drive with a "spacesaver" size wheel on the rear, let alone two, unless it was an emergency get me home solution. I didn't think Dolly wheels fitted our PCD's though.

Maestro and Montego wheels are a direct fit onto TR7's as well. They're even cheaper than MGF or MGTF wheels when they appear on Ebay. Also have a look at the parts section on this forum for wheels as they appear every now and again.

Good Luck.

Adam

TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 5 Spokes and Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991

TR Tony · Postby **TR Tony** » 30 Dec 2009 16:46

Ah - you didn't say your 7 was non standard[:)]

MGF alloys only come in 15" or 16" size, so no probs with your brake conversion clearance. 15" are much more common & come in various styles, all have the correct bolt circle to fit the TR7 hubs. Have a look on ebay.

Tony

1981 2L FHC Cavalry Blue
1980 3.5L V8 DHC Jaguar Regency Red - sadly sold!
TR8 FHC EFI Factory development car Inca Yellow

fergie · Postby **fergie** » 30 Dec 2009 17:01

[quote]Originally posted by TR Tony

Ah - you didn't say your 7 was non standard[:)]

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Ah yes she was a pampered pooch for many years spending quite a few on the 1/4mile with a way too fragile 16valver that broke engine mountings trying to put 220bhp down!!! Couldn't keep it cooled for road use so eventually back to a standard 2litre. Now I'm afraid in the hands of me who spends most of time and all of money on my bikes, rebuilding the engine from my 1980 Yam XS1100 just now[:D]

Live in Bonnie Dundee and as far as I know have the only TR7 on the road with one in Carnoustie that I sold a gearbox to, that is unless anyone knows different?

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 31 Dec 2009 00:04

Well Fergie I am in Glasgow possibly the nearest to you

with exception of John in Aberdeen 

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