Can I fit Dolomite wheels on a TR7?

[swordfishdani1960]

I have a tr7 ,4 speed gear box 1978 ,I have aquired a set of dolomite alloys
they are new ,but they fit the hub ,they dont go on fully because they hit the brake calliper is there any wall round this ,and the nuts that fit the old wheels are to big for the dolomite wheels ,what would i need to fix this issue

[FI Spyder]

People with larger calipers have trimmed off the offending area (if it's a bit), if you have the originals you could do the same but of course you have to be careful not to trim too much so as to cause a leak or weaken the structure problem. Not sure about the Dolomite but the Spitfire which uses the same PCD has smaller lug and probably smaller (outside diameter) nuts to fit. This may be the case with the Dolomite. You may have to lathe down the lug nut depressions if they aren't big enough for the TR7 lug nuts. This should be done by some one that knows what they are doing so you don't weaken the structure of the wheel. I wouldn't want to do it by guess and by golly.

[swordfishdani1960]

Thanks ,forgot to say ,the wheel also hits the track road end as well, but not by much
perhaps i can fit spacers on the hub 5mm will do

[Cobber]

Sell the Dolomite wheels and get some that do fit properly, all that buggerising about isn't worth the pain and suffering!

[John_C]

I have spacers on my standard TR7 steel wheels in order to clear the big Capri 2.8i brake callipers. They've been on there for years and work perfectly. The kit came from Robsport International but I'm sure S&S Preparations will be able to supply the same thing.

[busheytrader]

I have spacers on my standard TR7 steel wheels in order to clear the big Capri 2.8i brake callipers. They've been on there for years and work perfectly. The kit came from Robsport International but I'm sure S&S Preparations will be able to supply the same thing.

+1 (From S&S). The spacers were 4mm thick before I changed over to 14" alloys.