When Terry Stapley replaced his Team III 17" wheels with Vintage Wheels 15" pin drives, it appeared the Vintage adapers were the same dimensions as Trigo adapters: 3/4" diameter pins, same threads on spinner, same bolt pattern, etc.
In the UK, the Jag suspension is common, so some people switch their Jag hubs out for a "Simon Hub" that provides a 5-pin arrangement without an adapter. The reason is to narrow the front as much as possible. The Simon Hub used a Trigo adaper at the design target.
Anyway, Vintage Wheels are now being shipped to the UK and the question came up if the Vintage Spinner would fit the Simon Hub.
Terry lives very close to me so he pulled a Vintage Wheels spinner Tuesday and I tried it on my Trigo adapters...perfect fit! Images below show the Gold spinner (Trigo) and Silver spinner (Vintage). No issues.
Trigo spinner on Trigo adapter:
Side by side:
Vintage spinner on Trigo hub:
So, if one needs or wants an
extra set of pin drive rims (Christmas present from wife?), a set of Vintage Wheels will do the trick. At Only $1095 a set, it is a steal, too!! (Slightly more if you need adapters.)
Why not get real pin drive rims?
Advantages:
- True knock-off rims.
- Excellent workmanship, beautiful finish
- Spokes painted like the original magnesium (more period correct)
- Machining on adapters perfect (pins concentric!)
- No lug nuts or covers
- Extremely attractive prices
- Two choices of backspace 3.6" and 4"
- Two choices of diameter: 15" or 17"
I have seen these personally; beautiful craftsmanship.
Vintage Wheels Links:
15" Pin Drive Wheels
17" Pin Drive Wheels
Or simple call
Bob Lacey at 1-619-952-4717
Vintage Wheels and Trigo same Spinners
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