I'm considering converting the spoke wheels currently on my 1971 Series II FHC to 15X6 alloy wheels (minilite, panasport, etc) and in the process going from spline mount to lug mount. I plan to remove the splines and replace with lugged hubs. Has anyone completed this conversion and care to share/recommend hubs available to use in completing this conversion. Any information would be appreciated.

Dan Melesurgo
1971 E-Type Series II FHC
2004 XK8

Submitted by dmm5jag@cox.net on Sun, 12/01/2013 - 17:23

Sorry about the delay in follow-up, but I want to thank you guys (Bob & Mike) for the information and insights - it was extremely helpful. As a result of a conversation with another JCNA member (George Camp), I'm also considering mounting splined alloy wheels (if I can find a set) rather than converting to a lug mount system. This will allow more flexibility for future use of wire wheels if needed.

Thanks again,

Dan Melesurgo
1971 E-Type FHC
2004 XK8

Submitted by azmmgm@yahoo.com on Sun, 11/24/2013 - 21:39

Back in the late 80's I took my stock 67 OTS off the track and entered Sollo II. I ran and won regional BSP running 225 x 50 x16 on Ronal Chevy wheels. As mentioned by another member, I also ran front and back Mark II bolt on hubs. I had to use the old baseball bat trick to bend up the rear fender lip. It did not crack my new black paint nor did it bow out the fender. It also fits the HD V-12 bolt on wires when you need to look a little more British. I have tried several other sets of wheels with success. I would say to get the hubs and look for wheels that fit.
Most wheel distributers have or can get a number of Chevy wheels to try.

Submitted by NC19-03320J on Sun, 11/24/2013 - 20:43

Hi Dan,
I changed my 64 over to Super Lites, similar to Min Lites, a few years ago. I used a set of new XJ6 rear hubs that I bought on ebay for next to nothing and our own George Camp gave me a set of Mk2 front hubs. The Mk2 hubs worked fine but I lost .5" per side of tread and required .062 spacer between the wheel and hub to clear the tie rod end. E's use a lot of back space on the wheel so you're looking for at least 4.5" to make sure that they clear the body work at the rear. The Super Lites, if still availabe, were purchased from a shop in Arizona and are made in Australia. I assume that you know that the Jad stud spacing is the same as the older Chevy's