Hi Graham,
60 or 72 spokes is purely personal preference. You are correct that 48
spokes do not affort much safety margin, especially if you like to press on
a bit. Triumph changed to 60 spoke Dunlop wires when the TR4 was released,
due to the 4 being heavier than the TR3A.
The Dunlops made in India have overcome their early reputation and are now
OK by all accounts. I'm pretty sure that Daytons offer stainless spoke
wheels so rusting or flaking should not be an issue.
I have 72 spokers on my modified TR3A with 195.65.15 Falkens. They look the
business.
The TR4 has painted 60 spoke Dunlops ( which are 4.5" wide not 5.5") and
they look just right for the car. You shouldn't go wider than 185 tyres
though.
Again, it's your car and you have to be happy. It's mandatory!
Regards
Gary
58 TR3A
64 TR4
Don't worry about there being no tomorrow, it's already tomorrow in
Australia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2003 4:14 AM
Subject: wire wheel recommendations?
> these questions are actually for a Big Healey, but would also apply to a
> TR6, which uses the same size wheels, so I'm hoping it's pertinent to this
> group:
>
> --I'm planning to replace my existing 48-spoke wheels with new ones.
Should
> I go with 60-spoke or 72-spoke? (most suppliers seem to recommend at least
> the 60 spoke as having a greater margin of safety. 72-spoke are a bit more
> money.)
>
> --the original 48-spokers are 15 by 4 1/2 inches; the 60 spokes and 72
> spokes are 15 by 5 1/2 inches. how will that affect handling and/or tire
> fitment? I will probably buy new tires to go with the new wheels.
>
> --does anybody have strong opinions on Dayton wires vs. Dunlop? Dunlops
are
> made in India and slightly cheaper; Daytons are made in U.S. and said (by
> TRF) not to require truing.
>
> --I'm planning on buying painted finish, not chrome, a) because it's
cheaper
> and b) because this is a driver, and I don't want to worry about chrome
> rusting, flaking, etc. Also, painted is correct. What would other listers
> do?
>
> Thanks for any feedback.
>
> Graham
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