Need a second set of wheels

[Pistacchio sprint 72]

Hello.
I intend to do the monte carlo historic rallye in january 2014.

I will take off my precious michelin xas from my steel wheels.

I need a set of wheels with snow tyres. And i need a spare set with spikes in case of icy roads.

I has also to think what i will do of that extra set after the rallye...

Would 26r wheels look good on a elan sprint s4 or bad taste? Otherwise should i get minilites or another set of steel wheels?

I ca?t make up my mind

[Elan45]

But 26R wheels won't fit your hubs? 26R wheels have 4 pins in each wheel, where your Sprint has 5 holes to mate to pins fixed in the hubs.

Roger

[Pistacchio sprint 72]

Darn... So now choice is restricted down to steel repro or the minilite design...

[pharriso]

Minilites or PanaSports look good, take a look at Spyderfan's car.

[Mazzini]

I think TTR manufactures a 26R style wheel that doesn't require the original phosphor bronze hub, but I can't remember if it's for bolt on wheels or KO's.

[gordont]

kelvedon www.kelsport.net sell 26R wheels with the 5 pin drive....

[Pistacchio sprint 72]

I wonder the weight differences between my steel wheels, minilite and 26 r repro? Always interesting to know for unsprung weight.

If the 26r repro in alloy are not cheap ... What should i say about the light spiners price! Wow

And where could i find steel wheels similar as my originals?

[pharriso]

The minilite price is very reasonable.

You can buy 4 minilites for the price of one 26R spinner...

[billwill]

Not any direct help to you, but I was going through old invoices today and found one from the early 70's when I bought 4 Lotus steel wheels.

They cost all of ?4 each including tax !

[holywood3645]

I think that price is for a set of 4, 26R style spinners.
Still expensive in comparison to the Minilites,

James

[Pistacchio sprint 72]

Ok I need to calm down. Putting altogether a budget for the MonteCarlo is a lot of money.

So I will go for a set of 4 steel wheels to stay simple and cheap...

Do they still exist new? or do I need to buy second hands?