16 inch spider
16 inch spider
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NicBowman

Original Poster:

785 posts

267 months

Saturday 24th June 2006
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Hi, I am thinking of a 16inch spider conversion, mainly for the big brakes all round. My 92 Griff brakes are not really good enough for the performance. The 16 inch fronts look enormous in the arches (from photos), anyone else got a set and all okay? (no hotting arches on cornering?) Any other way of doing brakes and keeping the original 15 inch original wheels?

Thanks

Nic

Precat

266 posts

254 months

Saturday 24th June 2006
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Hi Nic
I have run the 16-inch Spider and brake upgrade for over a year and it has been fine. I have just finish adding 18-inch Spiders all-round. All seems fine so far.
See my profile for photo and more info. If you want more info you can email directly.
Precat

antonyj

5,254 posts

310 months

Saturday 24th June 2006
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Nic , I have 16's on mine, when you take into account the profile reduction of the tyre , it doesnt look bad.

NicBowman

Original Poster:

785 posts

267 months

Saturday 24th June 2006
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Hi Precat, I like the air inlet, very saucy. Question for both, is it worth spending £1400?

Nic

icb

782 posts

298 months

Saturday 24th June 2006
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Have upgrade on mine and is well worth the money. Better braking just for a start. Is a set advertised in TVR Classifieds here on PH. £1400 I think.

Precat

266 posts

254 months

Saturday 24th June 2006
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Hi, I currently have a New factory kit for sale on ebay with a set of used 16-inch Cerbera Saturn wheels, £1095. One could use their current rear tyres and buy a new pair for the front. This way you know the history of the tyres fitted to your car.
I have spent more than £1400 on my brake and wheel up grade and I am very happy with the results. You are welcomed to come for a demo, if that would help. You can email me through my profile if you are interested.
Precat