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Jan 20, 2009 14:08:52 GMT
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Hi Guys,
Hoping somebody on here can help.
I am trying to find out if anyone is still making Ally Cat wheels.
I am trying to track down the manufacturer as I am after a set of 13" wheels in 95.25mm PCD.
I can't seem to find any details about who makes them, anyone know?
Problem is, only size wheels I can see being sold now are for the Mini, via Huddersfield Spares and the like. I have tried them and they are basically just selling through a casting lot so no help there.
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J1MMY
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Jan 20, 2009 14:24:27 GMT
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Midland wheels are a supplier, if I remember the ads in the OSF mags correctly. Good place to start?
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Your opinion is invalid, I've seen your wife.
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Jan 20, 2009 16:21:59 GMT
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Just checked the Midland Wheels site, no ally cats there!
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SteB
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Jan 20, 2009 17:56:12 GMT
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My old Ally Cat Cheetahs had 'Gates Wheels' stamped in them on the backs.
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J1MMY
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Jan 20, 2009 18:14:40 GMT
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Just checked the Midland Wheels site, no ally cats there! Original ones would be as Steb says, Two Gates. Not sure if they are still around. Sorry about the red herring, sure they used to do 6 & 7 x 13. |
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Your opinion is invalid, I've seen your wife.
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Jan 20, 2009 18:17:20 GMT
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i tried to find two gates last year ,they were based in tamworth i think ,they are now an engineering firm with no real contact s to the wheel side !
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yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!
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Jan 20, 2009 18:31:49 GMT
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As others say, Midland wheels actually do still advertise alley cats, although they aren't on the website, might be worth a ring.
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Jan 21, 2009 15:18:27 GMT
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Just thought I would share my findings with others - in case anyone else is after Ally cats! They can still be manufactured by SL Corse, based in Telford. They do not hold any old stock of wheels. SL Corse took over this manufacturing from Race Line who went under a number of years ago. They can only manufacture in batches, as special orders - at least 60 wheels as a guide. There is no means to get Ally Cats made in one off or small numbers  Shame, what a lovely wheel, any ally cats pics would be welcome as a homage! |
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stealthstylz
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Jan 21, 2009 15:29:16 GMT
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My mate got some from Midland wheels a couple of months ago i'm sure.
Matt
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Jan 21, 2009 15:31:38 GMT
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I bought a set of 13x8s for my Capri on ebay that turned out to be actually compomotives when I got them. They're hard to find the original centrecaps for too.  |
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Jan 21, 2009 15:34:38 GMT
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My mate got some from Midland wheels a couple of months ago i'm sure. Matt Indeed, you can buy them from Midland Wheels but only in specific fitments. All of their wheels are pre drilled and so only limited PCD's Sorry if I was misleading.........you can buy new Ally Cats in certain fitments off the shelf but no means to get any made to other patterns, unlike something like Image wheels or whatever. Maybe I was asking too much thinking about it!! |
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