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Offline TurboFource

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Triumph wheels?
« on: Saturday,August 08, 2020, 04:44:14 AM »
Some ot the Triumphs had nice looking wheels.....has anyone tried them on a Europa?
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Re: Triumph wheels?
« Reply #1 on: Saturday,August 08, 2020, 06:49:00 AM »
several "rescues" i have obtained were equipped with Triumph wheels....i understand they are the same size, but with different off-sets.
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Re: Triumph wheels?
« Reply #2 on: Saturday,August 08, 2020, 10:19:28 AM »
I recall Tim Engel saying that Spitfire wheels (for instance) have a different offset.

Width. x Offset
4.500" x +1.062" (+26.97mm) Stock Steel Wheel
5.500" x +0.637" (+16.17mm) Optional 'Brand Lotus' Alloy
4.500" x +0.8125 (+20.64mm) Triumph Spitfire Steel Wheel

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Re: Triumph wheels?
« Reply #3 on: Saturday,August 08, 2020, 03:26:01 PM »
You have to watch the offset.  Otherwise you may take out a fender lip if you hit a bump close to either lock.

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Re: Triumph wheels?
« Reply #4 on: Saturday,August 08, 2020, 05:10:08 PM »
Thanks
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