16" Spiders, any spare ones around???

[andy4200]

I'm thinking about a set of spiders and think I prefer the 16" ones as I don't fancy having QE2 turning circles and crashy ride on the pretty awful roads near me.
I also find the 16" quite comfortable and the handling is fine for my standard of driving.

Does anybody have a set they are selling or know where I might get some, secondhand is ok and not too fussed about tyres as I have a new set on my original 16's.

There must be some owners out there that have upgraded to 18's

Mail me if you have any info

Thanks
Andy

[_DJ_]

YHM

[andy4200]

Darren

It didn't come through, I think my junk mail filter is a bit too sensitive, I've turned it off for now. Could you try again.

Thanks
Andy

[_DJ_]

OK, hopefully YHM now

[andy4200]

Cheers, got it. I'll write a reply shortly.

[Buster4.2]

I take it that 16 inch spiders are from a Tamora???

Would they be the correct fitment for a Cerbera??

If so I would also be interested in a set if there are any others available.

[_DJ_]

I believe the speed-6 Cerbie came with 16" spiders fitted. Having said that, they're probably Tamora alloys with different tyres.

DJ

[_DJ_]

There are some in the classifieds (went up today).

DJ

[Buster4.2]

Are they the right fitment for a '97 4.2 Cerbera???

[andy4200]

I saw some in the classifieds this morning but they were just standard 5 spokes.

[j_s_g]

andy4200 said:

I'm thinking about a set of spiders and think I prefer the 16" ones as I don't fancy having QE2 turning circles and crashy ride on the pretty awful roads near me.

Andy, I upgraded from standard 16s to 18s, and found the ride to be barely any firmer at all, and was actually more predictable. I have put 40mm profile tyres on the rear rather than the 35s a lot of people go for. The turning circle is a bit worse, but I mutter & curse it no more than I did before - it wasn't exactly great to start with!

[andy4200]

James
If I could get them for the same price as you did then it would be no question.
Where did you go to get your steering bump stops and back axle shaved? I heard they need a few mil off the back to fit the caps.

[j_s_g]

andy4200 said:

James If I could get them for the same price as you did then it would be no question. Where did you go to get your steering bump stops and back axle shaved? I heard they need a few mil off the back to fit the caps.

Had the bump stops done by Team Proactive (as they then were). No need to shave the axle, etc.

[jamer]

16 Inch Tamora wheels fit straight onto the Cerbera 4000/4200 and don't look too bad at all. There should be a few around from Tuscans that were ordered from around 2001 onwards too.

[raceboy]

16" Spiders on a Cerb

[Buster4.2]

Looks good !!

Any available??

[_DJ_]

There's some in the classifieds (under wheels/tyres or something, not TVR parts).

edited to add: my car (which I want to upgrade to 18's):


DJ

>> Edited by _DJ_ on Tuesday 13th January 14:45

[j_s_g]

_DJ_ said:

There's some in the classifieds (under wheels/tyres or something, not TVR parts). edited to add: my car (which I want to upgrade to 18's): DJ

I wouldn't bother upgrading... your brake discs are looking rusty & that'll just show more with 18s.

Seriously, though, definitely think i prefer the look of the 18s.

[simonsparrow]

Any one else got some 16" spiders going?

[_DJ_]

J_S_G - cheeky! That's the last time I compliment your car! Perhaps we could swap - it'd cover up the max power calipers

I'm planning on selling my spiders (with tyres) when I upgrade the car (suspension, wheels and ECU if all goes to plan) in March/April. Andy has 1st refusal but they'll be in the classifieds if that doesn't work out.

I checked the wheels in the classifieds and it looks like I misread the advert - they seem to be the std wheels, not spiders.

DJ