Triumph Wheel Options

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#1  LeMans reproduction
LeMans repo by Jigsaw Racing / Compomotive Manufacturer:
Jigsaw / Compomotive Wheels
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: 100mm / 17mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: 2004 In Production: Yes
Notes: Jigsaw recommend 185/60×13 tyres. Only available in Old English White (BLVC250).
These repros aren’t made from Magnesium Alloy like the originals, but they are reported to be almost as light.
#2  Oval Hole Steels – Spitfire mk4/1500
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Dunlop
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 4½j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: 83mm / 13mm
Weight: 6.76kg (14.9lbs) Material: Steel
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Nope
Notes: Always available in various conditions on eBay. Thanks to Kevin Rochfort for supplying very accurate rim weights.
#3  Nine Slot Steels – Toledo Dolomite
Awaiting image Manufacturer: Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 4½j x 13 Backspace / Offset: 83mm / 13mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Steel
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Unknown
Notes: Do you know the backspace for this wheel?
#4  Eight Spoke Alloys – Sprint
Awaiting image Manufacturer: Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½j x 13 Backspace / Offset: 118mm / 35mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Remanufactures
Notes: Still need a backspace figure, anyone?
#5  Five Spoke Alloys – Stag
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
GKN
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 4½” (114.3mm)
Size Data: 5½J x 14″ Backspace / Offset: 111mm / 28mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Yep
Notes: First produced by GKN, then K N Wheels for about 18 years using original tooling. Now produced by Specialist Car Products who have them made in China.
(Many thanks to Adrian from K N Wheels for all the info)
#6  Mk2 / Ribster
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Cosmic
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 6J x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Unknown
#7  Minator
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
KN Wheels
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½J x 13″ Backspace / Offset: 108mm / 25mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Very
Notes: These ‘Minilite’ type alloys are still available in a wide variety of sizes.
#8  Slot Mag
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Wolfrace
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 4½” (114.3mm)
Size Data: 6J x 14″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Unknown
Notes: Note the red detailing, this is not standard, but seems to be the trend. Looks good yes?
#9  Supa-Slot
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
AllyCat
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½J x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Yep
Notes: These are copies of Wolfrace’s first wheel, the Slot Mag. Currently available from Rimmer Bros (see links section). Adrian from K N Wheels says these were also produced by Two Gates Wheels at some point.
#10  Marina TC Rim
Awaiting image Manufacturer: Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½J x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Steel
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: No
Notes: These rims were supplied on the Marina 1800 TC saloon. Thanks to Van Hamlin for identifying these, he says that the standard Marina steels also fit.
#11  CX
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Compomotive
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½J x 13 Backspace / Offset: 64mm / -18mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Unknown
Notes: Thanks very much to Paul Mason for supplying info on this wheel. The Backspace figure was worked out based on a common rim-edge width of 12mm, so might not be totally accurate.
  Unknown
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Unknown
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 4½” (114.3mm)
Size Data: Unknown Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Unknown
Notes: This was spotted at Stafford International. Another TSSC member says it was on a left hand drive Triumph 2000 Mk1, possibly Belgian owned. Do you have ANY more info?
#13  TR7 Alloys
Awaiting image Manufacturer: Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5.5J x 13″ Backspace / Offset: 107mm / 25mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Unknown
Notes: Backspace calculated from Offset, so don’t rely on it.
Adrian from K N Wheels mentions that they produced this rim for quite some time, but were not the initial manufacturer.
#14  DTM
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Team Dynamics
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5.5j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: In-Stock some places
Notes: Spotted on a spit at Stafford… (Editor fights the urge to comment)
#15  Star 6
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
K N Wheels
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5.5j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Unknown
Notes: Saw these on a GT6 at Stoneleigh. The owner says they are direct swap for standard rims. Very rare in UK, especially in a Triumph PDC.
Adrian from K N says they were first produced in the early 70’s.
#16  8 Spokes
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Weller
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5.5j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Steel
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Unknown
Notes: Ignore the 100+ caps in the photo, these were taken from some RimStock wheels.
#17  Rallye
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Two Gates Wheels / AllyCat
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 6j x 14″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Yep
Notes: 6×14″ versions in a TR7 suitable offset are available in black gold and silver from Rimmer Bros.
Adrian from K N Wheels has informed us that these wheels were produced by Two Gates Wheels [presumably before AllyCat who produce them now], and that a 7×13″ version is still available from SL Corse Ltd.
#18  Gemini
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Goodyear
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5.5j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Unknown
Notes: Thanks to ‘2Toledos’ from the Club Triumph forum for providing the photo. These rims are stamped ‘GoodYear’ but manufactured by K N Wheels.
#19  4 Spoke Classic
Revolution 4 spoke classic Manufacturer:
Revolution Wheels
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5.5j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Yes
Notes: Several different versions available (Road, Race, Rally) in theory, but some only to special order.
#20  5 Spoke Classic
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Revolution Wheels
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 6j x 14″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: No
Notes: Roger Hoogman who owns these wheels says he believes they were a special order item. Revolution didn’t make 14″ 5-spokes in a triumph drilling.
#21  Mamba
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Telcast
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: No
Notes: Thanks goes to Adrian from K N Wheels for the name and manufacturer info. He says that Telcast also produced wheels for the Alley Cat (AllyCat?) brand.
#22  Octavo
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
100+
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: No
Notes: Thanks to Mark Steinson for supplying the image and info for this rim.
#23  Mercury
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
KN Wheels
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 4½” (114.3mm)
Size Data: 6j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Nope
Notes: Another wheel spotted by Bill Davies (www.rarebits4classics.co.uk) on eBay.
#24  Europa S2 Alloy
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Dunlop
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½J x 13 Backspace / Offset: 102mm / 20mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Nope
Notes: Seen on eBay by Jon Morton.
#25  TR7 Steel
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Dunlop
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: 102mm / 24mm
Weight: 6.5kg approx. Material: Steel
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Nope
Notes: These are Hubcentric wheels (see ‘Wheels Dimension Info’ section for an explanation) from a TR7.
#26  TF?
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Compomotive
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Nope
Notes: Another wheel spotted on eBay by Jon Morton. If anyone has anymore info please pass it on, cheers.
#27  Oval Hole Steels – GT6 Mk3 (late)
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Dunlop
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5½j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: 94mm / 16mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Steel
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Nope
Notes: These were supplied on late Mk3 GT6’s. Identical Spitfire mk4/1500 but 1″ wider. Relatively common on eBay.
#28  Formula D?
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Dunlop
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5j x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Nope
Notes: Part of the formula D series, but not sure of the number. Anyone know?
#29  Jupiter
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
KN
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5.5J x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / Unknown
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Very unlikely
Notes: KN say these wheels are from the early 70’s, and are called Jupiter. You’ll notice that they have same overall shape as item #15 in this database.
#30  Interstate
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
100+
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 3¾” (95.25mm)
Size Data: 5.5J x 13″ Backspace / Offset: 108mm / 24mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Nope
Notes: According to the manufacturer these rims were usually supplied blank and therefore we’re drilled in many different bolt patterns for many different cars. Most examples are painted alloy. This example has been detailed in black enamel with polished spokes.
  Unknown
Awaiting image Manufacturer:
Compomotive
Bolt Pattern / Drilling: 4½” (114.3mm)
Size Data: 5J x 13″ Backspace / Offset: Unknown / 38mm
Weight: Unknown Material: Alloy
First Production Date: Unknown In Production: Unknown
Notes: These were sent in by John Klomp, from his Suzuki Alto. Good to know there are modern cars still using wheel sizes we can make use of!