Hi-Lite alloy wheels offer a period-appropriate design in a stud-fitting alloy wheel for the Midget. The design draws on classic sports car wheel styling with a clean, uncluttered spoke pattern that suits the Midget’s proportions. The wheels bolt directly to the existing steel wheel hubs using standard wheel studs and nuts.
Weight Saving Benefits
The lighter weight of an alloy wheel compared to the standard steel Rostyle reduces unsprung mass, the weight of the components that move with the wheel rather than being supported by the springs. Reducing unsprung mass improves the suspension’s ability to follow the road surface, providing better grip and a more composed ride over bumps. The improvement is subtle but measurable, and is most noticeable on rough or undulating road surfaces.
Centre Caps and Wheel Nuts
Centre caps and the correct wheel nut specification are available. When fitting any alloy wheel, the wheel nuts should be torqued to specification with a torque wrench, overtightening can distort the wheel mounting face, while undertightening risks the wheel working loose.