New Wheels

[V6GTO]

If anyone was thinking of putting on new wheels to keep the originals looking good for resale, here are the wheel specs. I havn't seen them written down before so they could be useful to someone.
Martin.

Bolt pattern 4.25” or 108 mm, four hole
Center hole 2 1/2'”
Front 8.5Jx18” Back spacing 5 ½”
Rear 10JX 18” Back spacing 6 ¾”

[joust]

These guys made the "original" M12 wheels.

www.azev.com/index_eng.html

They should be able to sell you a set that fit.

I also think a few people have had conversations with TSW - www.tsw-wheels.co.uk/ who I think it's been rumoured make the current wheels - but don't quote me on that!

J

[AMG Merc]

Yes, the South African wheel supplier has a direct deal with Noble and unfortunately won't supply direct to the likes of us ;-(

BTW, a new 3R wheel comes out at £940!

[joust]

AMG Merc said:

Yes, the South African wheel supplier has a direct deal with Noble and unfortunately won't supply direct to the likes of us ;-(

? AZE is German!

J

[AMG Merc]

joust said:

AMG Merc said: Yes, the South African wheel supplier has a direct deal with Noble and unfortunately won't supply direct to the likes of us ;-( ? AZE is German! J

Sorry, I am talking about MSW (I think?) wheels who make the 3R alloys.

[actech]

I seem to remember the 3R wheels being made by WAW in SA. They are custom made though, so only available to Noble.

[stuh]

Vegantune have struck a deal with a wheel company to provide an alternative to the (very expensive) factory originals IIRC.

[V6GTO]

stuh said:

Vegantune have struck a deal with a wheel company to provide an alternative to the (very expensive) factory originals IIRC.

Do you know how similar they are to the original 3R wheels, and can they offer them in baked on Graphite as per the M400, Stuh?
Martin.

[AMG Merc]

actech said:

I seem to remember the 3R wheels being made by WAW in SA. They are custom made though, so only available to Noble.

You are correct Anthony - I knew it was an acronym with some W's in! :-)

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[DanH]

Still waiting on the vegantune solution, its been coming real soon now for a very long time!

[paulcundy]

Dear All,
I too have been waiting on the Vegantune solution. So I've now got two genuine racing wheels suppliers working up a solution.

Would anyone be interested in a new set of wheels - racing style?

If so ho much would you be prepared to pay?
£2000 for a set of 4 rims?
More?
Regards
Paul C

[m12_nathan]

It depends on the wheels to be honest. If they are

a) strong
b) lightweight
c) good looking

Then yes, the advantages of having a light wheel are huge, if they don't bend easily then even better. I love the look of the speedline magnesium wheels the elise guys use, in black

[kentviking]

I need the answer to this a little quicker than most of you

slight brush with a curb

just contacted Vegantune...Richard Marshall (Mr Vegantune) is in charge of this little project.

the initial solution they came up with only saved about 1 lb per wheel, so they are back to the drawing board (they are looking for a lightweight solution for racing as well as road performance)...

no news on timing yet (Richard's not there at the moment!) I'll update on any developments I become aware of.

Cheers, M

[V6GTO]

What do the standard wheels weigh?

[m12_nathan]

Give or take a metric ton each

[V6GTO]

m12_nathan said:

Give or take a metric ton each

Yes...but after you clean the brake dust off...?

[paulcundy]

Don't dust them off, haven't you heard its the brake dust that gives them their strength.......

[paulcundy]

Dear All,
Money where your mouth is time. I can get a set of magnesium wheels made for our Nobles at approx £500+VAT each wheel, half the weight of alloys and twice the strength, in a choice of six colours. They are made by the people who make the Elise racing wheels. See

www.dymag.com/autosport.htm

for an idea. To get them we need a minimum order of 5 sets.
Anyone prepared to PTMWTMI please contact me. From order delivery would be 6-12 weeks.
Regards
Paul C

[DanH]

Paul I don't think magnesiusm is a good idea at all. Whilst light they aren't particularly robust and once the finish is damaged (from kerbing etc) they will degrade very quickly.

You may of course be aware of this, but thought I'd mention it.

[paulcundy]

Yes, "pure" magnesium as in pure race wheels are considered throwaways but as we will be having these made to order we can specifiy a durable mag alloy mix.
Regards
Paul C