[Sheldon Rier]

Hi – are there any aftermarket wheels that will work on a 1949 K1 – the 5.5″ bolt circle & 3.8″ hub diameter exclude a lot of wheel options – ideally would like to go a bit wider than stock

What modern 16″ tires are people using?

Lots of photos of hillclimb cars etc in the AOC newsletter and curious what wheels and tires people are using?

Thanks

Sheldon

sheldon@mitographics.com

 

 

[Tom Walker]

Hi Sheldon,

Its great to hear from you. There will be members with your set-up who can help.

I run Dunlop or Blockley racing tyres in competition, but they are crossplies (bias ply?), which are not good for the road, and maybe illegal for road use.

. The Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels on my J2X Le Mans are obviously different from your bolt-on wheels, but there are plenty of owners using your type of wheel.  Obviously, the best advice will be from Canadian/US members.

Good luck with your search for info,

Tom.

[Ben Stevens]

Hi Sheldon,

I have standard wheels on my P1 special, with Blockley radials.  I’ve heard they can tramline on roads but have never experienced this myself.  I like them, but I’m afraid I have nothing to compare them against!

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