Default 17" Starspokes (as a spare wheel)

oldie · 2nd August 2018, 10:41

I have four 17 inch Starspokes from another Rover 75. The alloys are best described as acceptable and the tyres as instantly replaceable. I'm thinking of keeping one as a spare for my v8. Anythreebody interested in exchanging a modest sum of cash for one of the others each? £50 per wheel seems to be the going rate, delivery to be negotiated.

No idea why it says default in the title, view as though it's not there please.

steve 579 · 2nd August 2018, 14:38

I do not think 17 wheels will fit over the brake disc or calipers, even some 18s do not fit

oldie · 2nd August 2018, 15:00

17 inch Starspokes were a factory fitted option and found on many v8s, particularly the Rover v8. I have them on mine. I can't vouch for every variant but I think the disc/caliper set-up is standard to most 260/v8s. As an original option one being used as a spare should be ok.

Jezzer 1 · 6th August 2018, 11:04

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Originally Posted by oldie

17 inch Starspokes were a factory fitted option and found on many v8s, particularly the Rover v8. I have them on mine. I can't vouch for every variant but I think the disc/caliper set-up is standard to most 260/v8s. As an original option one being used as a spare should be ok.

That is indeed corredt for Rover V8's. Star Spokes were standard, with 18 inch Vortex's as an option.

There is a subtle difference however between the standard Star Spoke fitted to non-V8 Contemporary/Contemporary SE cars and the V8 versions. The latter were diamond-turned and lacquered in original form, whereas the other cars were merey silver painted.

Makes no practical difference to the use of the wheels, but it's just another 'anorak' fact!

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dbt01 · 6th August 2018, 13:18

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Originally Posted by Jezzer 1

That is indeed corredt for Rover V8's. Star Spokes were standard, with 18 inch Vortex's as an option.

There is a subtle difference however between the standard Star Spoke fitted to non-V8 Contemporary/Contemporary SE cars and the V8 versions. The latter were diamond-turned and lacquered in original form, whereas the other cars were merey silver painted.

Makes no practical difference to the use of the wheels, but it's just another 'anorak' fact!

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Didn't know they got the "Vortex treatment"; you live and learn!

David

2nd August 2018, 14:38	#2
steve 579 Newbie MGZT260 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: cupar Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I do not think 17 wheels will fit over the brake disc or calipers, even some 18s do not fit

2nd August 2018, 15:00	#3
oldie Loves to post Connoisseur SE v8 auto '54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Sussex Posts: 488 Thanks: 105 Thanked 56 Times in 41 Posts	17 inch Starspokes were a factory fitted option and found on many v8s, particularly the Rover v8. I have them on mine. I can't vouch for every variant but I think the disc/caliper set-up is standard to most 260/v8s. As an original option one being used as a spare should be ok.