You must be logged in to rate content!
3 minute(s) of a 153 minute read
1-5-2014
Wow they're some rare wheels, I've never come across them before.
The sets I have are both date stamped from week 3 and 4 1979.
Here's the advert for mine.
They were a racing wheel available throughout the 70's, produced for the Mini challenge series believe and then offered through Special Tuning.
Mine are the ones in the bottom corner, GKN Silverstone Mini GP wheels.
It's certainly been interesting! She just managed a 200 mile round trip to London yesterday. I took full supplies as a precaution. Oil, socket set, Battery booster but she required nothing, drove like a dream all the way down and back up! You do get some very amazed looks when you blast past people on the motorway.
1-6-2014
They look stunning, suit the car perfectly, and a very nice mini as well! Yes I'd agree with you there I've never come across a set in the UK.
I certainly do, this is from another set I have just after I had them powder coated
They're remarkably light, and I've been told incredibly strong as they where developed as a racing wheel.
They are also in my opinion the best 12" wheel, and suit the clubman fronted minis the best.
1-13-2014
Why they're so arse high I don't know!
So back to mine.
After fitting a new steering rack and 4 new tyres I thought it was careless to not have my tracking checked. So I booked in to a local garage who I'd been recommended with laser alignment.
Turns out my 'by the eye' method was awful. 5 degrees Toe in one side and 6 degrees toe in the other! No wonder it was a little twitchy.
So all straight now she handles beautifully.
