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Lotus Elan racing wheels?l


wally7506

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Sorry but you don't give any clue as to what you're looking at. Minilites were used, as were others and some also raced with standard rims.

Have a look at Renaissance's site plus Profil 24 and also slot car inserts if it's not Minilites that you need. 

 

Dave

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Hi wally7506,

                          Looked a bit deeper, the full-size wheels were used on the Lotus 30 or 40 race cars. They're also similar to ones used on McLarens of around that period, some M1As I think. Cox made a 1/24 slot car kit of the Lotus 30/40 and I believe it had the wheels you need. I think there was also a Japanese kit at one time but I don't know the details of which wheels it came with as not all 30s or 40s used that particular rim.

The Gunze Elan makes up into a nice little model. Don't like the rubbery bits but other than that it's pretty decent. If you can't find inserts, I'd go for Minilites or standard wheels.

 

Dave

 

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Why not try Jens scale racing,a German 1/24 slot parts site.

 

Go to side menue ,choose Rader then Felgeneinsatze then 15Zoll and you will find said Lotus/McLaren wheel inserts at 

 

7.90 euros.Or just use a translator too.Their stuff is of good quality and not a bad price,check out the gallery.Good luck

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