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Question about wire wheels retaining shape over time - longish

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Subject: Question about wire wheels retaining shape over time - longish
From: Davgil@aol.com
Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 10:36:48 EDT
I have been considering converting my 1976 TR6 from steel wheels to wire  
wheels.  I  would like to get advantage of the experts opinion on one  matter 
if 
possible.  I will mention that I have already searched the  archives and did 
not find specific information on this subject.  My  question has to do with 
wire wheels retaining their shape if the car is not  moved regularly.  I don't 
have a trailer queen, but due to space  limitations I keep it about 100 miles 
from my home and do not get to drive it as  often as I wish.  If thinking of 
the 
wheel as a clock, I understand that  the spokes at the 12:00 position are 
fully engaged while those at 1:00 to 2:00  (for example) are partially engaged 
and the spokes at the 6:00 position are not  under any weight.  As the weight 
of 
the car is essentially suspended from  the spokes and they are stressed 
unevenly, does this tend to cause problems with  the wheels if not regularly 
driven? One of the reasons I an considering a  change is because I suspect my 
steel 
wheels and older red-line Michelins are  collectively causing a vibration at 
higher speeds.  I would like to change  wheels and tires to get a better 
quality ride, but I don't want to have to leave  the car on jack stands to 
protect 
the spokes of the wheels or to change and have  another out of round wheel 
problem with the wire wheels.  I am  contemplating 72 spoke wheels.  I would 
value 
your opinions.
David Gill
1976 TR6




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