18" spider alloys on an S Series

[cerbaholic]

Is it possible to fit 18" tuscan spider alloys on any S series??
If so it would look awsome.

[Psychobert]

Possibly, but I think you may have to remove 2 or 3 inches of bodywork to get them on and I'm pretty sure they would stick out..

If you are not keen on the originals, being Ford hubs they ought to be fairly easy to replace.. Don't throw the old ones away though; no longer made and are much sought after..

[RichB]

4 studs vs. 5 studs etc. i.e. not a straight forward swap. Rich...

[cerbaholic]

Oh well it was a nice thought though.

[Paul V]

Halfords do a similar style wheel although with less spokes, I was looking at them when I had the S, probably easier than trying to get the proper TVR to fit.

[cerbaholic]

>>Paul V, is there any pics of the alloys from halfords?? whats teh cost.
Thnx

[Paul V]

Not sure what the cost was, think it was about £600 for wheels and tyres, no pics I’m afraid, they have the same shape spokes but only 6 instead of 8.

[taffstalini]

The Chimaera wheels come a close second in my opinion i know they are not to everyone's taste but the simple nature of their design does complement the classic lines of the S.

Just happen to have a spare set in the garage if you are interested?

[Rower]

I have Chim wheels on my S3, personally much prefer them to the originals.

[lordb]

Rower said:

I have Chim wheels on my S3, personally much prefer them to the originals.

.....in the traditional fashion of 'pies'....WHERE ARE THE PICS!!

[rogthegog]

There's a set of Chimera's for sale on e bay at moment

(http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9886&item=2428646192).

At £185 with 23 hours to go - anybody interested?

[steve-v8s]

Don't Chimmy and Griff wheels come in differnt front and back sizes ? where an early S has 14" and later ones 15". Also have to take care over the offset if using "other" wheels. Most ford are 35mm, my V8s has TVR wheels marked 7J t22 so I think 22mm offset. I was at the scrappie lat weekend looking for a set of 16" 7j to fit for sprinting but no luck so far.

[richarddorman]

I have a s3 with aset of wheels on it that are 17" and are not that un like the spider rims if you want to see a pic of the i will send it to you anlet you no what make they are i cant remember of hand they are a expcentive rim though

[brioss]

I think these are the wheels that Halford sell that look a little like the spyders

www.foxpremier.com/fox4_main.htm

>> Edited by brioss on Tuesday 2nd September 16:18