Interesting to see what looks like some similarities with what's going on in
Australian Historic Racing - at least the tyre (tire) situation. I've been
running Hossier Vintage TDs (5.50x15) for over a year. Recently, Yokohama
A008Rs were approved, but before I could buy a set, the 195x15 versions were
withdrawn. I wonder if that's what has prompted Bob's change? There seems to
be a great debate here - several swearing they improved significantly for the
A008Rs, others steadfastly sticking with their Hoosiers. It will be interesting
to see how you get on.
Our allowed tyres are strictly restricted. Basic rule is 5" width, original
diameter and minimum 60% aspect ratio (specifically 185x15 for me). Then they
superimpose an approved list. All boils down, for me, to two choices:
1) The Hoosiers
2) Dunlop Racing CR65.
For my car, the Hoosiers fit nicely. By the way, my wheels (steel) are made up
using Saab centres which solved a nasty cracking problem! I don't know what
Panasports are.
Finally - it looks that they are about to approve the Yokohama A032H here, but I
don't think they make it in a size I can use. Anyone using them?
p.s. Bob - I know I probably didn't help you solve your problem!!!
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Bob Kramer wrote:
> Dearest assembled TR Guru's
>
> I received my new Hoosiers today from Bob Woodman Tires. I had them mounted
> on the new Panasports. The wheels contact the swaybar link on both sides,
> and the tires rub the forward body mount bracket and the side of the
> swaybar. These are 5.50 X 15 Vintage TD's, and they are about an inch taller
> than the 195-60 Yoke A008R's I have now. The wheels are a full 3/8" greater
> in backspace than my steel wheels and 5/8" greater than a stock TR3 wheel.
> What have I done wrong? I'm contemplating putting the Hoosiers onto the
> steel wheels I've been running. They weigh a ton, but at least they fit. I
> think I'll be able to clear everything, but I'm not certain. Is 5.50 X 15
> the size everyone is using? Does everyone with Panasports have to run
> spacers? Thanks in advance.
>
> Bob Kramer
> Hill Country Triumph Club
> Corinthians Vintage Auto Racing Club
> TR3A, TR6, TR4A
> rgk@flash.net
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