I have JAP wheels on my Tiger and many think they are ugly as hell too.
Each to their own as the maid kissed the cow.
Duke
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From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Thomas Witt
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 3:47 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] ARE Libre wheels
>>> I think they are ugly as hell. My $.02. Duke<<<
I spent my teen years in the late 60's through the mid 70's looking at
mostly Cragers, reverse chrome and 'kidney bean" (also called "slotted")
wheels. I found Libre's to be a refreshing change. Many wheels of the late
70's through the 80's - and beyond looked like juvenile design applications
off a CNC machine (and dare I say the use of "rivets" as well). While today
there are infinite varieties of wheels (some very pleasing) so many look so
similar that it is like picking out a "shade" of paint in the multi-hued
palette of the hardware store.
Perhaps I'm partial because my '73 Datsun 510 has Libre's that I find
period correct and appealing. We all have our preferences and are free to
like or dislike. Though I will say as time goes by I find a hidden beauty
in things I took little interest in when younger (so watch out!). For my
Tiger I'll likely stick with my Cosmics given their somewhat rarity and the
association with the Harrington.
Tom
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