Retro 4 wheels

[mbarjbar]

VTO is reproducing a Libre-look wheel. I am thinking about getting a set. Anyone have pictures of their Z with Libre's? Here is the website of the seller: www.acmespeedshop.com

Mike

[george71z]

Here's my '71.

[mbarjbar]

Nice! Are there caps for your wheels? The Retro 4 wheels have a glossy silver or charcoal finish on the four 'spokes'. Probably easier to clean.

Mike

[Mike B]

There was a thread about these wheels a few months ago http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37213. Are the wheels actually in stock now?

Here are a couple of pictures of the Shelby "libre style" wheels on two of my cars.

-Mike

[mbarjbar]

The 14" wheels are available now. The 15x6 and x7 should be available this summer. Here is the email address to inquire: hapwaldrop@acmespeedshop.com . I found the info on the MGexperience.net website. Go there and search 'Libre wheels' , good pictures on the thread.

Mike

[sblake01]

In reading the copy on the site, I don't see anything that indicates that they plan to make these with the correct bolt pattern for an S30. Other than the line: "can CNC drill for other applications". They seem to be making them for British Leyland cars. The custom drilling would likely raise the price beyond the stated $180 ea.

[Arne]

In reading the copy on the site, I don't see anything that indicates that they plan to make these with the correct bolt pattern for an S30. Other than the line: "can CNC drill for other applications". They seem to be making them for British Leyland cars. The custom drilling would likely raise the price beyond the stated $180 ea.

MGB and TR-2 through TR-6 all use the same bolt pattern as the S30. There's more info at the importer's website, that specifies the predrilled bolt patterns (including 4-114.3) and offsets (some of which are S30 suitable).

http://www.vtowheels.com/retro4.html

Edited June 26, 2010 by Arne

[sblake01]

Cool.

[mbarjbar]

Arne,

I am lowering my '70 with the Tokico spring and Lumina strut package. Can you suggest the correct offset for a 15x7 rim? For tires, I guess 195.60's would be a good choice. I am using stock brake calipers and drums. I don't want any rubbing issues.

Mike

[Arne]

You will only have two choices with these rims - zero or +15. Zero is the typically recommended offset for a 7" rim on a Z. Indeed, the +15 may sit inboard too far to clear the strut tube.

The zero offset should be fine on a lowered car as long as it has a front air dam. If you have the stock valance instead, watch for clearance at the front when turning. The 195/60-15 size is probably a good choice to help minimize this possibility.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

I can concur that 195/60/15 works on tokiko lowered car with a stock valance. 205/60/15 rubbed every so slightly.

[mbarjbar]

Zedyone,

I assume your car is lowered. Are those Panasports? What size and offset? Very cool look!

Mike