Wheels ??

[purplepete]

could someone tell me exactly what these wheels are called??
It has been suggested that theyre dunlop D1's??
definately on an elan.
thanks in anticipation!!

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[rgh0]

I have always heard them referred to a Lotus spider style alloy wheels. Dont know if they have a proper name
cheers
Rohan

[stuartgb100]

They look similar/maybe same as the rims fitted to the Ford Cortina MkII
1600E (albeit spinnered not bolt on).

Can't remember the darned name though.

Regards,
Stuart.

[GrUmPyBoDgEr]

Stuart,
I believe you're thinking of the "Rostyle" wheels of the period.
They were however pressed steel.
I think Rohan's hit the nail on the head.
That wheel & tyre look a bit beyond saving though.
I've seen those wheels for sale new at Paul Matty.
John

[ppnelan]

"Lotus Brand Alloy Wheels".

Matthew

[Lincoln62]

They look like Dunlop mags. I have seen many +2's and Europas with these wheels. It is likely they were an option.

A friend has recently bought a new set for his +2. I like 'em.

Peter
66S2

[handi_andi]

I would have to agree with Peter. Those are the nicest alloys I have ever seen fitted to an Elan and would love to see what they looked like after a trip to a good Alloy wheel refurb specialist.
Andy

[handi_andi]

Just checked out Paul Matty's website and it appears those wheels are on special offer at the moment:

Knock on Alloy
Paul Matty P/N: WGRWH050C

51/2" x 13" Knock on Alloy wheel

RRP - ?96.00 *
Special Price - ?94.08 *
* all prices are excluding UK VAT @ 17.5%

Would like to point out I am nothing to do with the company, was just curious as I wouldn't mind a set myself.

Are those the same size as the standard Colin Chapman special steel wheels?

Cheers

Andy

[GrUmPyBoDgEr]

No they are 5 1/2 J x 13. Original Elan steel wheels are 4 1/2J x 13
They will fit however; the 70's race boys favour them on their Elans. They are a very tight fit around the rear outer lower wishbone bolts. The hexagon heads normally need the attention of an angle grinder or file.
John

[msd1107]

Very true about the tightness of fit.

Use as thin a bolt head as you can, and use a 6 pt socket when removing to keep from rounding the heads.

The improvement in handling is worth it though. This allows you to run 165-13 instead of the standard 155-13 (or 185/70-13, 185/60-13) and use 28/33 tire pressures. The steering is more precise and the handling limits noticably higher.

David
1968 36/7988