H: Hubs, Wheels and Tyres 18" Wheels

[vibrac]

Can someone tell me where I can find documentary proof that 18" rims were available as an option on a Vincent from the factory before production ended
This is not just an idle inquiry

 

[Peter Holmes]

“Vincent” Paul Richardson, 2nd Edition, 1960, Page 24, Rims and Wheel Balance, 18 inch. WM3.

 

[timetraveller]

The standard rear wheel size on 'touring' models and series 'D's was 4.00 x 18 as far as I remember.

 

[Bobv07662]

According to it's build sheet, my Rapide (8/11/49) was originally shipped with an Avon Studded 4.00 x 18 rear tire and a Dural 5" mudguard.

 

[Simon Dinsdale]

This is a page from the 1953 Vincent brochure which is the tyres section says 18" by 4.00 rear and 19" by 3.50 front were alternative sizes.
Also in the factory records on the despatch check sheet it lists the following options which the guys assembling then ticked off which was fitted:
Front: 300x20, 350 x 19, 3..x 21
Rear: 350 x 19, 350 x 20, 400x 18

 

[vibrac]

Thanks guys with that info I ride to battle !
was it not always so with a Vincent in competition (re the post war production TT)