[Fot] TR3A Mag Wheels

[Chuck Arnold]

For 1969 SCCA regulations you could use up to 6" wide rims.

2008/8/25 <malaboge at aol.com>

> Wes-
> Indeed those are factory optional MAGNESIUM wheels.  They came in 5", 5.5"
> and 6" width by 15" for the big TR's.  While not common on the ground here,
> they are often seen on Ebay.  The 5" wheels were not the most common size
> (5.5" probably the most common) and may be a bit more difficult to locate,
> but not impossible.
>
> I still use a set of them on my current TR4A.  They were manufactured by
> American Racing here in the states.
>
>
> Still rollin on "vintage" wheels...
>                   Nick in Nor Cal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wes Dayton <wes at hsrca.org.au>
> To: FOT <fot at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 1:44 pm
> Subject: [Fot] TR3A Mag Wheels
>
> In Australia, we are currently restricted to 5-inch steel wheels (or
> optionally wires) primarily because that is what was available during the
> period. Thumbing through some Triumph history books I came across a photo of
> Lee Midgley racing in California using mag wheels. The caption says "The
> magnesium wheels were a factory racing option which appeared on every racing
> car until the introduction of the TR7". Assuming there is some truth to the
> caption, does anyone recall anything about these wheels? In particular would
> be interested in knowing what widths they were available in at the time.
>
> Wes Dayton
>
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Chuck Arnold
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