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Gents, I was getting the bike MOT'd at Sarum airfield last week and I stumbled on a gaggle of Morgans, including several Aeros, one had a rather nice set of Rays alloys, I think it was blue with a different colour valance, anybody know who the owner is? I'm after a set of 18"s for mine.
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Gents, I was getting the bike MOT'd at Sarum airfield last week and I stumbled on a gaggle of Morgans, including several Aeros, one had a rather nice set of Rays alloys, I think it was blue with a different colour valance, anybody know who the owner is? I'm after a set of 18"s for mine.
Thanks
Gareth The Morgan-specific Rays alloys (as fitted to the Aeromax and available as an option on other Aero-chassis cars) are 19" In my opinion, 18" would have been the correct size for my Aeromax, it was over-wheeled and the sidewalls too shallow. The +8 Aero does ride better than an Aeromax, particularly the rear, so I expect 19"s would not feel too large - if you can find them that is! S
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Thanks Stuart, I had assumed that they were aftermarket, the search continues for a set of multi spoke forged 18"s.
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The only aftermarket alloys I have come across have been from Rimstock IIRC. https://www.rimstock.com/Shooter had a set for his Yellow/MattBlack Series 4.  Alex of Purple Supersport fame has also had some.  I don't think either set were without some challenges. The S2 had a variety of multi-spoke but these were not so common.  The 18's + sidewall on the S2 definitely have a more even blend of comfort, grip and handling than the 19's on the Coupe.
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Thanks Alistair, yes the Rimstock are the only option I have come across so far, and are more palatable than the £3k the factory want for the Speedster wheels.
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The wheels you talk about are 19" forged alloy wheels made specifically for Morgan and knows as Aeromax wheels. They are eye-wateringly expensive, very light and incredibly robust. I do not know of anyone who has bent or distorted by hitting a pothole. I have been told that Rays will supply the 18" version to distributors, but not the 19" version: it exclusive to MMC., Further, MMC don't seem interested in sourcing or selling these wheels anymore. I have them on my Plus 8.... 
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Thanks Peter, it's the 18" wheel I'm interested in, when you say distributors do you mean Rays or Morgan dealers?
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19 inches you have this option as well: FONDMETAL 9RR. Check on the fondmetal website if/what they do have 18 with the proper tech specs.
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Thanks Peter, it's the 18" wheel I'm interested in, when you say distributors do you mean Rays or Morgan dealers?
G A good question. This is the link from the Reys site to UK distributors. https://www.rayswheels.co.jp/shop/world.php?lang=en&gr=1&area=22#shop_listInteresting that the master distributor is in the West Midlands....
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