-----Original Message-----
From: Steven Newell <steven@cravetechnology.com>
To: Triumph Mailing List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: ArthurK101@aol.com <ArthurK101@aol.com>; pethier@isd.net
<pethier@isd.net>
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: 48 Spoke wire wheels (was Re: center-lock alloy wheels?)
>Phil:
>
>> Phil, just a note. You realize that only the early TR4's had the 48
spoke,
>> 4" wire wheels (same as the TR3)? These wheels are not really adequate
for
>> the increased weight of the TR4. Somtime in 1962 the 60 spoke, 4 1/2"
wheels
>> became the standard option.
>>
>> My references say to be careful with the 48 spoke wheels ("only for show
or
>> gentle motoring"). If you ever get new ones, I'd recommend going wth the
60
>> spoke wheels.
>
>Right, I may have mentioned this to you, Phil. According to the heritage
>certificate, my early TR4 (CT5018LO) came with 48 spoke wheels, but
>they were long ago upgraded. Art, mine appear to be 72 spoke wheels --
>would that be possible? I lost count over 60 somewhere.
72 would be standard for a TR6, I think. They are going to be
>Phil, if you track down some nice vintage or new center-lock minilites
>but decide you must have a fair set of 70-odd spoke wires, we could
>certainly trade even-up. <g>
As if! <g>
New chrome-and-stainless 72s go for about the same money as alloys, I think.
I'd go for the alloys.
Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Chev Suburban, 1962 Triumph TR4
LOON, MAC pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/
"It makes a nice noise when it goes faster" - 4-year-old Adam, upon seeing a
bitmap of Grandma Susie's TR4.
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