Bananaman Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 CateringVan R500 Will the wheels fit my Westy? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Westie Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Probably. Remember that the rears are quite wide (8.5") and probably stick out by another 1-1.5" from your 7" wheels. Would you be using them on the road or track only? If track only them this is not a prob, but for road use the tread must be covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Yupright Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Use R500 fronts all round... I do... (see www.westicles.net) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 Fast Westie I suppose I could always get some bigger wheel arches, maybe get some made up in C/F. Andy must stop spending money on the car.... must stop spending money on the car.... must stop spending money on the car.... must stop spending money on the car.... must stop spending money on the car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlewis Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Mike Barnby will make them up in any size you want... 7" is a stock item if I remember correctly. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfieldman Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Mike Barnby will make them up in any size you want... 7" is a stock item if I remember correctly. Thats the same as on my car see you at Cadwell. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted March 13, 2003 Author Share Posted March 13, 2003 Paul Does that meen that you have C/F Rear wings? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfieldman Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Carn't afford them only just managed the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee_fin Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 I don't think they're worth the money at all. Barely 0.3kg lighter per wheel over a completely standard Mo/Superlight/Minilight, softer/more brittle rims and in some cases £200 more per wheel. Far better off investing in a set of ACB10s or some lighter/upgraded components for your corners (brakes, suspension, disks, uprights etc), you'll see/feel a lot more back for your money that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted March 13, 2003 Author Share Posted March 13, 2003 Thanks Graeme, I was thinking of second hand, theres a guy over on the DarkSide who is selling a set for "offers over £600" Don't know weather i really want 8.5" rears? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee_fin Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Unless you're running mega power, see 400bhp/tonne+ then you'll want fronts all round. You can always play with tyre sizes (within a limited range) anyway. £600 would be about right with medium-good condition reasonable tyres and powder coated centres. From what I've been led to believe it's not difficult to pick up a set from MBE for £750 new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb893 Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 From what I've been led to believe it's not difficult to pick up a set from MBE for £750 new. It's true... just done this very thing: 13 x 6" all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren E Smith Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 I'm wondering if you're really looking at buying things at all. Are you secretly stalking the pubs of Caterhum meets with a tool set before the clocks move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted March 13, 2003 Author Share Posted March 13, 2003 I'm wondering if you're really looking at buying things at all.Are you secretly stalking the pubs of Caterhum meets with a tool set before the clocks move F***ing good idea, where & when's the next Cheshire meet for the Catering Van owners? Anonymus....... £600 would be about right with medium-good condition reasonable tyres and powder coated centres. Ha! I don't think these wheels have tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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