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Offline Groover

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Astralite Wheels
« on: November 11, 2020, 01:07:02 PM »
What can you guys tell me about these Astralite wheels for Tonti? When and where were they available, and what are the chances of finding a set these days. Looks to me they had to space out the wheel a little to the left to fit a wider tire on the LM3, but shouldn't be an issue for the LM4 or 5.

I think they look pretty cool, just wondering about them now.

https://ebay.to/3kqYnIJ

Thanks!
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Re: Astralite Wheels
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2020, 01:52:07 PM »
I may have spoke in error about the damaged wheel on my friends Ducati F1B on a recent thread.  After looking at the pics in ad I believe they are Astralites like these, not Marvics as I posted.  If so, it has proven impossible for him to find a replacement for the front wheel that was damaged well over a decade ago.  Not just cost prohibitive, but unobtainium.  have not found a single front replacement or a pair.  I'm sure they're out there but so far, they still are....

They're gorgeous wheels.  Very light.  Good luck in your search.
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Re: Astralite Wheels
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2020, 03:43:44 PM »
I always like the impossible things to find. It's sort of a natural talent I have  :grin:
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Re: Astralite Wheels
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2020, 04:50:48 PM »
     I see a few of the vintage race bikes from the '70's-'80's running Astralites in the VRRA, they are very highly thought of and sought after; every now and then a set comes up for sale, they always sell quickly and never cheaply (iirc 1500-2000? Canadian funds) fwiw.

     I think over the years, because racers are willing to pay the money for lighter wheels, most of them have ended up on race bikes or in that group of owners; if you really wanted a set, sales groups dedicated to the race crowd would be a good spot to start.

     good luck

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Re: Astralite Wheels
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2020, 07:43:14 PM »
Buy the LM111, swap wheels and resell.
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Re: Astralite Wheels
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2020, 09:44:18 PM »
British racing wheels originally made for racers. they have been out of production since the early 90's. A company called Rennstar was re-producing them for a while, but they have gone away. 
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Re: Astralite Wheels
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2020, 07:19:05 AM »
Quote from: rschrum on November 11, 2020, 07:43:14 PM
Buy the LM111, swap wheels and resell.

I've done stuff like that in the past, and I always end up keeping everything... which is why I can't do that now in this case :grin:
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