WARNING - TVR have discontinued 17 inch wheels
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Thought I'd tracked down a full set of good ones at Brooklands. Went to see them as I'm in Cornwall at the moment only to find they are 18 inch RL7 pattern as were fitted on the original red rose package. Shucks
Took a look at the insides of my wheels and decided I need 4 if I can get them. Paint has just about disappeared along with most of the balance weights by the look of it and the corrosion is diabolical, and I really mean diabolical. It begs the question how on earth the factory can get away with this sort of thing. I bet they won't use Speedline again (or do they make the spider too?)
regards
John Mckenzie
Took a look at the insides of my wheels and decided I need 4 if I can get them. Paint has just about disappeared along with most of the balance weights by the look of it and the corrosion is diabolical, and I really mean diabolical. It begs the question how on earth the factory can get away with this sort of thing. I bet they won't use Speedline again (or do they make the spider too?)
regards
John Mckenzie
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Took a look at the insides of my wheels and decided I need 4 if I can get them. Paint has just about disappeared along with most of the balance weights by the look of it and the corrosion is diabolical, and I really mean diabolical.
Eek! I'll check my other ones, too. Hadn't noticed anything untoward yet when cleaning, though.
I rang Dream machines yesterday, the sold me a set of four 17" wheels, with usable tyres for £150.
I think its a case of asking them to call you when they upgrade another cerb to Spiders, (and that isnt exactly uncommon is it!)
James also has a set of standard Tuscan wheels and tyres, unused
I think its a case of asking them to call you when they upgrade another cerb to Spiders, (and that isnt exactly uncommon is it!)
James also has a set of standard Tuscan wheels and tyres, unused
I work for Alloy Wheels International, In Rochester Kent. The company makes wheels for Marques such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Bently etc, etc...
I know for a fact that we stock, and are required to stock dies for several years after official production has ceased.
Just the other week in fact, I saw a few sets of very early '90's Jag wheels being cast!
If TVR are having such a tough time reproducing their 'older' wheels, I know an British company which would probably be happy to make them!
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>> Edited by cammers on Friday 7th June 23:43
I know for a fact that we stock, and are required to stock dies for several years after official production has ceased.
Just the other week in fact, I saw a few sets of very early '90's Jag wheels being cast!
If TVR are having such a tough time reproducing their 'older' wheels, I know an British company which would probably be happy to make them!
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>> Edited by cammers on Friday 7th June 23:43
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