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[Ichbineinmini]

Internet searches don’t come up with an answer. Wondered if anyone recognise this wheel?

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[timmy850]

That 7 bolt pattern was used on Springall steering wheels, are there any markings on the boss?

[Ichbineinmini]

Walsall Wheels under the boss

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[timmy850]

Walsall Wheels made steering wheels for a few brands including Les Leston

I haven’t been able to find an exact match yet, but it seems closest to the later Springall wheels, a larger version was fitted to Lotus. Similar boss type, bolt pattern, raised ring under the bolts
https://kelvedonlotu...g-wheel-europa/

[Ichbineinmini]

Walsall Wheels made steering wheels for a few brands including Les Leston

I haven’t been able to find an exact match yet, but it seems closest to the later Springall wheels, a larger version was fitted to Lotus. Similar boss type, bolt pattern, raised ring under the bolts
https://kelvedonlotu...g-wheel-europa/

I like that you’ve said, yet.

I’ve done image look up a few times but don’t find the same 7 bolt pattern. Originally it was grey painted.

It’s quite dished and is 13”

Hard to know it’s worth, but if originally painted grey, it is likely to be low level spec?

[Ichbineinmini]

https://ebay.us/m/SPUzoT

[timmy850]

The first one here looks like a good match to the boss, although it’s missing the leather trim at the end of the spokes. Unfortunately there was no positive identification on the brand of it.



This is a Springall brand boss, same 7 bolt pattern but a different casting style and these were normally held together with rivets rather than set screws.

[Ichbineinmini]

That's some Stirling work. 

 

Wondering if this wheel originally did not have the tabs/spats and as fashion changed holes were drilled and they were added.

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Side view of boss

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Top of boss, exactly the same as you've found in the MK1 mini group 

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No engaging tab to cancel indicator 

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As you say not a positive ID but leaning towards something made by Walsall Wheels for Springall?

Edited by Ichbineinmini, 10 April 2026 - 06:26 PM.