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What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?

sonus Europe Posts: 1,392	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?sonus @sonus
	Oct 11, 2011 13:42:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	My MGB GT is running 15" Minilite Knock-offs from KN with 185/60/15 Pirelli P6000 at the moment. Having knock-offs reduces the available rims to almost sub zero, so I'm thinking of converting to a 4x114.4 lug pattern instead. I'll keep my knock off rear axle as it's narrower than the bolt on axle so that I can get some deeper dished rear rims. I'd like to run 15" or maybe even 16" So, what should i look for? A lot of J wheels will fit like ROTAs etc. Or maybe some BBS RS' I'm open to suggestions P.s I'm running a Ford Blacktop 2.0 Zetec on DCOE45s so hopefully it'll have some performance
	Current 1968 TVR VIXEN S1 V8 Prototype 2004 TVR T350C 2017 BMW 340i Previous BMW 325d E91LCI - sold Alfa Romeo GTV - sold Citroen AX GT - at the breakers Ford Puma 1.7 - sold Volvo V50 2.0d - sold MGB GT - wrecked by fire MG ZT 1.8T - sold VW E-golf Electric - sold Mini Countryman 1.6D -sold Land Rover Discovery TD5 - sold

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Jowey Part of things Posts: 933	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?Jowey @jowey
	Oct 11, 2011 14:45:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top

	2000 Mercedes E55 //AMG 1998 Alfa Reomeo GTV 24v 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 16v 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider 16v 1996 Suzki Swift 1.0 GLS

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composimmonite Posted a lot Posts: 4,681	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?composimmonite @composimmonite
	Oct 11, 2011 14:52:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Stag wheels are a straight fitment on a MGB (used on the LE version) Paul H


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Mike East Midlands Posts: 3,387	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?Mike @mike
	Oct 11, 2011 15:09:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I go for something like; Hayashi Sakura or Hayashi Street Or some SSR Mk2s


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camerashy Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?camerashy @camerashy
	Oct 11, 2011 17:27:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Really liking what Jowey did there.


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Ratdat Posted a lot [][] Posts: 3,219	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?Ratdat @ratdat
	Oct 11, 2011 17:41:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	If you want anything bigger than a 14 then you'll most likely have to go with some of the modern repros from Rota or Konig. The vast majority of original old school JDM rims are no bigger than 14. You do get them in 15 occasionally but they are rare, pricey and very limited in choice of styles. Also with the repros you can get 8j and 9j rims which are mega spendy widths if your buying original rims from Japan.
	1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5

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camerashy Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?camerashy @camerashy
	Oct 11, 2011 18:49:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The Wat's I've got are 16x9.5 and 16x9 think they'll do a 10 wide, but why you'd want them is beyond be, tire choice is next to nil and the scrub from the steering will be horrific.


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camerashy Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?camerashy @camerashy
	Oct 11, 2011 18:51:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I take that back...not quite sure where I got in my head you wanted ten inch wide rims, eurgh, need sleep!


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scotty82 Part of things Posts: 112	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?scotty82 @scotty82
	Oct 11, 2011 20:09:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Google brought up this after looking for MG's on BBS look wheels


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Pistonbroke Part of things Posts: 531	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?Pistonbroke @wildoliver
	Oct 11, 2011 23:00:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	If you do sell your knock on minilights drop me a PM.


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sonus Europe Posts: 1,392	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?sonus @sonus
	Oct 12, 2011 6:57:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks guys, at work atmo so can't see pics, but please keep on suggesting. Since I'm changing the rear to 4-link with coil overs and the front suspension with coil overs aswell it'll be possible to hit the car with a C-spanner ;D Oct 11, 2011 23:00:47 GMT Pistonbroke said: If you do sell your knock on minilights drop me a PM. Shipping from Norway would be horrendous
	Current 1968 TVR VIXEN S1 V8 Prototype 2004 TVR T350C 2017 BMW 340i Previous BMW 325d E91LCI - sold Alfa Romeo GTV - sold Citroen AX GT - at the breakers Ford Puma 1.7 - sold Volvo V50 2.0d - sold MGB GT - wrecked by fire MG ZT 1.8T - sold VW E-golf Electric - sold Mini Countryman 1.6D -sold Land Rover Discovery TD5 - sold

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rmad global admin Posts: 18,616	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?rmad @rmad
	Oct 12, 2011 7:10:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	XXR 522 9x16 0 offset. Sorted: That should fill your arches up nicely. www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-522-Wheels-s/1522.htm Otherwise, have a peruse on NLMotoring and choose something awesome and unlikely.


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Ratdat Posted a lot [][] Posts: 3,219	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?Ratdat @ratdat
	Oct 12, 2011 10:05:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Amazing. Those rims looks fab on the MX5 but the same looks nasty on the 510 IMO. As a B is more akin to the MX than the 510, they might just work!
	1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5

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sonus Europe Posts: 1,392	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?sonus @sonus
	Oct 12, 2011 10:38:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Anyone care to Photoshop the XXR wheels on an MGB GT? How about something like this?
	Last Edit: Oct 12, 2011 10:39:15 GMT by sonus Current 1968 TVR VIXEN S1 V8 Prototype 2004 TVR T350C 2017 BMW 340i Previous BMW 325d E91LCI - sold Alfa Romeo GTV - sold Citroen AX GT - at the breakers Ford Puma 1.7 - sold Volvo V50 2.0d - sold MGB GT - wrecked by fire MG ZT 1.8T - sold VW E-golf Electric - sold Mini Countryman 1.6D -sold Land Rover Discovery TD5 - sold

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sonus Europe Posts: 1,392	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?sonus @sonus
	Oct 12, 2011 10:46:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Or some Compomotive turbos
	Current 1968 TVR VIXEN S1 V8 Prototype 2004 TVR T350C 2017 BMW 340i Previous BMW 325d E91LCI - sold Alfa Romeo GTV - sold Citroen AX GT - at the breakers Ford Puma 1.7 - sold Volvo V50 2.0d - sold MGB GT - wrecked by fire MG ZT 1.8T - sold VW E-golf Electric - sold Mini Countryman 1.6D -sold Land Rover Discovery TD5 - sold

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DWDarkWheels Posted a lot Posts: 1,809	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?DWDarkWheels @darrylwebb
	Oct 12, 2011 11:44:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've been thinking the same about my Scimitar (same 4 x 114.3 PCD as the MGB). RatDat covered it : most retro or OEM stuff will be 14" or if you're lucky 15" (80's Supra / Corolla AE86 / Datsun 240z / Nissan S13 ) 16" and larger means JDM gear, and so far anything suitable I've found is massively wide...well, for a Scimitar :-) But then I am looking for ET-5 or thereabouts. MGB offset is likely to be more common. But keep the idea coming chaps, as I'm benefiting from your ideas here too.
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TurboDieselWeasel Posted hell of a lot I like fully mechanical fuel processing Posts: 5,188	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?TurboDieselWeasel @dieselweasel
	Oct 12, 2011 17:20:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
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Robinxr4i Posted hell of a lot I crash Sierra Posts: 7,775 Club RR Member Number: 143	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?Robinxr4i @robinxr4i Club Retro Rides Member 143
	Oct 12, 2011 21:30:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Did these (poor quality) potato-shops for a thread Bryn posted ages ago....... ......IMO any JDMish style wheels with a decent slam on an MGB would be epic! Get on it ;D
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sonus Europe Posts: 1,392	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?sonus @sonus
	Oct 14, 2011 14:22:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	robinxrfoureye how did you know my car's going to be BRG Last one looks cool. Should I go Sebring valances or run with the original chrome bumpers?
	Current 1968 TVR VIXEN S1 V8 Prototype 2004 TVR T350C 2017 BMW 340i Previous BMW 325d E91LCI - sold Alfa Romeo GTV - sold Citroen AX GT - at the breakers Ford Puma 1.7 - sold Volvo V50 2.0d - sold MGB GT - wrecked by fire MG ZT 1.8T - sold VW E-golf Electric - sold Mini Countryman 1.6D -sold Land Rover Discovery TD5 - sold

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ettorebugatti Posted a lot Posts: 3,417	What unusual wheels for my MGB GT?ettorebugatti @ettorebugatti
	Oct 14, 2011 19:50:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Like the last one as well. The one with the bright orange/red centres might work if the interior would be in the same colour (aarghhh, my eyes!!) XXR do some other wheels to, in case if you aren't sure about them
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