Morris minor alloys

[kangarolf]

Hi all,

Sorry for the double post..put it in the wrong place first time =(

I bought a set of alloys for my morris on ebay. From a classic car nreaker who told me they came off a morris.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 4554128061

I slipped them on to see how they fit..hole pattern etc fine but they are too wide. Any ideas how wide I can safely go and what sort of measurements I need to take to make sure I get the correct spacers.

I am presumming the original car had spacers on it, unless it was a pickup maybe. Anyhows they rub against the trunions.

Any advice greatly appreciated.
Rolf

[plastic_orange]

You will get spacers in a variety of widths at the attached address. Don't go any wider than you need - how much do you think it needs? I had to space out my Cosmic mark 2's (1973) on my minor with solid spacers of I think 3/4 inch - worked fine, but you will need longer studs which speedshack can supply.

Cheers

Pete



http://www.speedshack.co.uk/

[kangarolf]

Thanks....email sent to them asking what measurements they need to get the right spacers.

They are not massively oversized....when tightened down fully they would probably need 3/4 to an inch of spacer. Whats 'too' much..?

Rolf

[plastic_orange]

I wouldn't really recommend anything more than 1 inch. Be sure to get the type that requires longer studs, as there are bolt on types out there than while they work, may compromise safety (imo).
I would make up temporary spacers over the studs to measure up what you require (don't drive with them!!) and ensure that you have at least 1/4 inch between tyre and upright.
Spacers really are more of a bodge than a true solution, but I did at least 40,000 miles with them on my minor with no trouble at all - don't remember what I did with them though.
You may also be able to get some at any mini specialist (same stud pattern).

Cheers

Pete

[picky]

I saw those wheels and I was going to bid on them... but I missed the auction end!!! only £80.. grr

[bigginger]

Hi

I am presumming the original car had spacers on it, unless it was a pickup maybe. Anyhows they rub against the trunions.

Any advice greatly appreciated.
Rolf

I'm curious - how would a pick up not have needed spacers too?

[Onne]

On the back maybe, surely they are quite similar at the front?