alloys or steels cheap

Post by **Ricatron** » 02 Jan 2008 12:10 pm

hi guys im after either a single steel wheel in my shape (hard to find i hear) but i love the classic look.

so if i can get some steels off someone or some alloys but i need cheap ones as its january and i cant keep driving with a warped steel

had a little spin if you have not read my thread on it.

looking to keep the classic look of steels but all done on a budget.
after a cheap set so let me know if your near the manc area

also what wheels fit a 343? can i use 440 alloys??? just to pass the time?

Post by **dalahare** » 02 Jan 2008 01:12 pm

seeing as you have small wheels offset isn't going to be much of an issue, you're not going to scrub anything if the offset is out by a bit, so i would just scour ebay for wheels in your area with a 4x100 pcd, the centre bores on our wheels are tiny so you won't have troubles finding wheels with bigger bores that will fit.

Post by **classicswede** » 02 Jan 2008 02:23 pm

I dont think I have any Mk1 wheels on the 3 stud ones off a 66 - not much use.

I do have some spare steel later wheels to keep you going if you like. FOC if you want to make trip over to collect.

Post by **trabitom99** » 02 Jan 2008 02:38 pm

How difficult would it be to refurbish the steelies? As you say, they are pretty hard to get hold of ...

Tom

Post by **classicswede** » 02 Jan 2008 08:45 pm

I'm sure there are specialist company who can repair bent steel wheels. Try an internet search.

Post by **JOHN360** » 02 Jan 2008 10:15 pm

I've a couple of later steelies (+ some early dizzy caps as well !). The parts are in Leeds, so I could meet you on the 62. Give me a ring if any good 0771 2802774.

Cheers,

John.

Post by **Ricatron** » 03 Jan 2008 09:54 am

oh gentlemen you are my hero's!!!

i love forums!

so i will talk ot the girlfriend and see which way she wants to travel
holyhead or leads?? will let you boys know tonight.
how much tread are on the wheels?

my plan is to still get the mk1 steel bent back to shape if i can because i love how classic they are, and i have already give them a good sand and a lick of paint.

would be good to get all the tyres off and really go at them.....but the weather...