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Wheels
All +2 Elans had knock on hubs, with either a three eared spinner securing the wheel or, in the case of Federal Elans, hexagonal centre lock wheel nuts. The former are removed with a mallet the latter with a large spanner.
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Elan +2On the +2 pressed steel 5.5j wheels were fitted, with its distinctive 10 lozenge shaped cut-outs. These wheels seem to have been silver painted in all cases. |
Elan +2SThe same wheel was retained for the +2S, with the outer rim chromed and the centre painted black. An option to fit alloy wheel was available. |
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Elan +2S 130From mid 1973 onwards a 5.5j Brand Lotus 10 spoke alloy wheel became a standard fitting, with the spokes picked out in silver against the rest of the wheel being painted black. |
Note the Federal retaining nut in this picture, compared to the three eared spinner shown above.
Other wheels
Over the years owners seem to have tried a range of alternatives as the supplies of replacements dried up. Minilites look passable, but most modern alloys look out of place. I have seen a silver +2 with wire wheels, which did look good.
Spyder have produced a Minilite wheel details of which can be found on this leaflet.
