<VV> Re: MGB wheels

djtcz@comcast.net djtcz@comcast.net
Tue, 06 Jul 2004 00:46:16 +0000


> Subject: MG wheels for 63 vair 
> 
> Anyone had any experience with steel MGB wheels on early models? 
> These are the mid seventies variety that look somewhat like pontiac 
> rally wheels. I have heard they fit, and I'm not too happy with the 
> 13" tires and wheels that were stock. Found a set for sale, though my 
> car is up on stands and all the wiring is out and the top is in 
> shreds and the seats are on the workbench...good time to buy fancy 
> wheels... Thanks! 
> 
I'm thinking MGB wheels were kind of narrow, maybe only 4.5 inch wide.  Chevy put 5.5s on Corvairs, and only 4.5s or 5s on Chevy IIs , so I figure it would be best to keep them wide.