[ROVERNET - UK] rostyle wheels

[smanwell]

I know Kelsey Hayes made the Magnum 500 and the Magstar rims, but did 
they make Rostyles too?   I agree that Rostyles have the same bolt 
pattern as standard steel rims.  --Steve

Ron Morey wrote:

> Greetings, The standard steel rims and the Kelsey Hayes Rostyles are 
> interchangeable. I did try drilling one of the rivets out on my wheels 
> to replace the rim due to rust. I welded the hole. The rivets are very 
> hard and I think there are 42 (approx) of them per rim. Certainly 
> there were more than I cared to spend on drill bits and chroming or 
> replacing.
> Sorry to be a discourager but total replacement is a much better way 
> to go.
> Ron.
>
>> From: smanwell <smanwell at sprintmail.com>
>> Reply-To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
>> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
>> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] rostyle wheels
>> Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 07:10:39 -0400
>>
>> Strictly speaking, the available reproduction wheels actually are the 
>> Magnum 500 style.  I think these would work on a P6 as substitute for 
>> Rostyles if they had the GM bolt pattern though.  Can anyone confirm 
>> that the GM bolt circle = the Rover pattern?  The centers of Rostyle 
>> wheels have a more convex shape making the rims look deeper.
>>
>> Keep in mind that the Magnum 500's and matching hubs used on Rover 
>> 2000s had a different bolt pattern (both circle and bolt size) from 
>> other P6s.  Both Magnum 500 and Magstar wheels were made in the US by 
>> Kelsey-Hayes for Rover and other cars.
>>
>> Original Rostyles should be easier to restore than Magnum 500s 
>> because Rostyles have the center riveted to the rim where the Magnums 
>> are welded.
>>
>> --Steve
>>
>>
>> Ron Morey wrote:
>>
>>> Larry, if you want new here is a site in Canada that sells replica 
>>> rostyles. Be sure to specify the width and bolt pattern. They may be 
>>> able to arrange a price reduction or possibly know how to ship them 
>>> for the best price. www.wheelmasterclassics.com/ The ones I saw at a 
>>> local show looked very good and they were new. Hope this helps, Ron.
>>>
>>>> From: "Larry" <lewill at ctcweb.net>
>>>> Reply-To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
>>>> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
>>>> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] rostyle wheels
>>>> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 06:03:24 -0600
>>>>
>>>> Rovernetters,
>>>>     I am trying to find  rostyle wheels locally. Were there any other
>>>> vehicles that came with rostyle wheels? I live in Idaho and my 
>>>> rover is a TC
>>>> 2000. Regards, Larry
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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