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Elan +2 wheel nuts

PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:05 am
by lotusnut
Does anybody know if the +2 centre lock wheel nuts are a bespoke item or are they (presumably) pilfered from the likes of MG or Triumph

Re: Elan +2 wheel nuts

PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:46 pm
by trw99
They are a Lotus item, therefore very bespoke! Susan Miller stocks them.

Tim

Re: Elan +2 wheel nuts

PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:18 pm
by CBUEB1771
They are certainly not the same as the Rudge pattern used on wire wheels common to MG or Triumph. The geometry for engaging the wheel is completely different. There was a recent discussion of the thread pitch and diameter on this form but I could not find in in a quick search.

Re: Elan +2 wheel nuts

PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:26 pm
by lotusnut
Yes I accept that the general design is different for wire wheels, but as M,G's and Triumph's are fitted with alloys, I did wonder if there was a cross somewhere.

Re: Elan +2 wheel nuts

PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 3:26 pm
by CBUEB1771
Most alloy wheels I have seen on MGs and Triumphs are bolt on. Minilite, and perhaps others made hub adapters allowing use of their wheels on splined wire wheel hubs and retaining the standard knock on wheel nuts.