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After a drawn out process I finally got my new (to me) Square Spoke Wheels on Andy my MGF
General Lee had them up for sale on the forum and I was able to twist his arm to change them
from "Pick up Only" to "Will hunt down boxes, pack carefully, find a great rate, and ship halfway around the world".
Thanks Mate!
Once the wheels got here I gave them a good cleaning, removed some corrosion and followed with a coat of zinc-chromate primer. Then came 3 coats of Duplicolour metal flake silver wheel paint and 3 coats of clear.
There was a letdown yesterday when the tyre fitter damaged the fresh paint on 3 of the wheels while balancing them. Serves me right for praising him on Jan's damaged wheel thread!
I spent a few hours today repairing the damage (around the center hole). Fortunately the paint was still fresh and the clear topcoats helped it blend together so for anything but a close inspection it's not an issue.
The wheels also got a snazzy new set of center caps from Capricorn One which really sets them off.
This afternoon I mounted the wheels and took the Andy for a run. It sure is nice to have the Toyos on again, the F is nice and smooth, tracks like an arrow and handles well once again!


I couldn't resist one of these! (also from Capricorn One)

The wheels look superb ( I bought a set of these from Kim when she put 16" 11 spokes on her previous TF) i think they look good on the "F" love the centre caps too. have you fitted flush valves ???

Nice work Rich, the wheels and the KH splitter on the front look fantastic.

I just went for standard valves. I'm not that trendy!

I have a lowering pin kit that should complete the look
I'm looking forward to getting the box of bits that has been in my way
all winter onto the car.
I just have to get it through the Aircare (emissions) re-test first and the
parts for that should be here in a week or so.

Looking good Rich

Good luck with the emision test

oooooooooh very nice

He looks very sleek and sporty

Car is looking smart Rich

Rich in Vancouver wrote: wrote:

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Have to say I love square spokes and think they're THE best looking wheel on the F.... Hence why I got them on Meg. OOh now they almost look like sisters!

They look great on yours too!

They look very good

Looking great! I love the square spokes too. We have a set of 15" square spokes with the winter tyres on, and 16" Anniversary hairpins with the summer tyres on.

Really like them Rich
Assume that you have two more on the other side!
Well dun
John