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Gregs672000 wrote: Fri Feb 01, 2019 3:33 pm
Cosmic, made in England in the 70's I believe. These are 15", I'm afraid I do not know the offset but the rear end is narrowed, running 205/50/15 Nitto Neogen tires. I believe they would fit a stock Roadster but it would be tight in the rear with the 205. I honestly think these are extremely rare wheels... I can find a single 14" every once in awhile, occasional 13", have NEVER seen another 15" single wheel let alone a full set. Got them from my friend Steve who had them in storage for 25 years for his TR4.
Pics show before and after.
Those look really sharp!
Thank you, for me they really made the car, especially in person. It absolutely blew my mind that my friend of over 25 years had these sitting in his shop such that, when I was talking to him about these wheels I'd found on the Internet but couldn't find anywhere, he simply went upstairs and came back down with a set, 15 inch no less, and was willing to swap for a set of Lemans. Never seen another set, have never even seen a 15 inch version offered for sale or documented. I love them.
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:39 am
by Alvin
Gregs672000 wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:25 am
I honestly think these are extremely rare wheels... I can find a single 14" every once in awhile, occasional 13", have NEVER seen another 15" single wheel let alone a full set.
Gregs672000 wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:25 am
Never seen another set, have never even seen a 15 inch version offered for sale or documented.
Thank you, for me they really made the car, especially in person. It absolutely blew my mind that my friend of over 25 years had these sitting in his shop such that, when I was talking to him about these wheels I'd found on the Internet but couldn't find anywhere, he simply went upstairs and came back down with a set, 15 inch no less, and was willing to swap for a set of Lemans. Never seen another set, have never even seen a 15 inch version offered for sale or documented. I love them.
Greg,
I had researched these wheels when you first posted them , They are Cosmic MarkII and were made famous first in 10" and 12" sizes on Minis
The 15" like yours were less common and mostly used by the Triumph crowd on TR6s , there were 2 sizes available 15'x5.5" with a +6 offset and the much more rare 15"x6" (unsure of offset) .
The 15"x5.5" can be found in Europe somewhat regularly but very hard to find in North America
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I like these green ones a lot, That would look good on my car
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Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:25 pm
by dbrick
Mike in Ithaca NY is working on a set of Cosmics, he has center caps, but working on making a set to fit the fronts. We may be machining a set from wheelbearing hub caps for some odd car we found, We'll keep you posted, if it works should be easy to duplicate.
Greg, wheels look great.
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:07 am
by Gregs672000
Wow, you guys have sources, as I've done many Internet searches but clearly not the right places! I did know they were reproducing the Porsche version but they're different. Have never seen a set of 15s for sale but leave it to Alvin to find some!
Dave, they are making the Cosmic center cap again. When I got these, Steve said we could make something that would allow the fitment of the cap on the front, but other more pressing issues have taken over. Would love to see the result.
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 12:39 pm
by Pjackb
Gregs672000 wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:07 am
Wow, you guys have sources, as I've done many Internet searches but clearly not the right places! I did know they were reproducing the Porsche version but they're different. Have never seen a set of 15s for sale but leave it to Alvin to find some!
Dave, they are making the Cosmic center cap again. When I got these, Steve said we could make something that would allow the fitment of the cap on the front, but other more pressing issues have taken over. Would love to see the result.
Custom CNC machined caps
I understand he sells them
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Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 2:45 pm
by Gregs672000
Those are very nice! Won't work on the front but could be adapted. My wheels are a different offset than the wheel in the video so the face is inset deeper, giving a wider wheel look. Mine don't have the 5 1/2 x 15 marks, only Cosmic, Made in England, and 6JKx15. I think these are the 6" wheels. Anyway, thanks for all the info. Guess I'll need to search the UK if I ever need one!
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:40 pm
by nismou20
Too bad the 5 spokes aren’t around, they do look better than the later 8 spokes. Just my opinion.
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:26 pm
by Alvin
mind blown. I posted internet pictures of the Cosmics. Went to the shop and there was a Datsun 1200 getting dyno tuned...WITH COSMICS!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 4:54 pm
by MrGuts
The 1200! First Datsun in my family. Had dealer applied black racing stripes. Dads commuter in 1973 to avoid gas lines. Bought in San Jose.
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:08 pm
by 2mAn
Alvin wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:26 pm
mind blown. I posted internet pictures of the Cosmics. Went to the shop and there was a Datsun 1200 getting dyno tuned...WITH COSMICS!!!!!!!!!!!
Off Topic, but what did it put down!?
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:39 pm
by theunz
nismou20 wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:40 pm
Too bad the 5 spokes aren’t around, they do look better than the later 8 spokes. Just my opinion.
Can't have the 5 spoke with 4 lug wheels, but you're right they do look better.
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:33 am
by Gregs672000
Pop!
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:19 pm
by #009
Jerry Nueve
SSR Longchamp
Front - 14x6.5 +20
Rear - 14x7 +12
Comp front/ stock rear
Toyo Extensa 195/60/14
Re: Wheel Pictures
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:46 pm
by GeoffM
#009 wrote: Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:19 pm
Jerry Nueve
SSR Longchamp
Front - 14x6.5 +20
Rear - 14x7 +12
Comp front/ stock rear
Toyo Extensa 195/60/14
Seeing those by themselves I would have thought they'd be over the top or more suited for an AE86 but I think they look really good on the car. Love 'em.
