[Fot] TR-3 race tires and wheels

[Philip Gott]

To be helpful but self-serving here a minute, I have a nice set of original 8-spoke magnesium American Racing wheels, 5 or 5 1/2 inches wide that are just begging to go on a period correct TR3 or 4.  They need a good cleaning and coat of paint. They would be much more robust than the wire wheels and still keep to the authentic look of the times. Looking for a reasonable offer. 
Phil Gott



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> On Jul 27, 2022, at 9:10 PM, DAVE HOGYE via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> I have a friend that has raced a TR2 LeMans replica out here on the west coast for a long time.  I think he runs 5" rims, 60 and 72 spoke and they are always breaking spokes.  He always runs the skinny vintage Dunlops or Hoosier Vintage TDs too.  He also drives at a less aggressive pace, usually 3/4 pack.  I've lapped him a couple different times in my TR3.  
> The wires have a .090" runout spec as acceptable.  I think I got that spec from Moss Motors.  That's a lot.  So don't expect them ever to be vibration free.  They do look awesome and of course period correct, but to me, the continuous maintenance is not worth the cost and effort.
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>> On 07/27/2022 2:36 PM Terry Stetler via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>> The ONLY tire I would think of using with wire wheels, and ONLY the 72 spoke Daytons with the heavy spokes, would be the old style, skinny vintage Dunlop bias plys.  Modern, uber sticky radia race rubber like the Hoosier Speedsters is a recipe for trouble.  None of the front running TRs that I know of are running wire wheels.  There are very good reasons for this.
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>> Just my humble opinion after 20 years of taking care of Jeff’s TR3…
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>> Terry Stetler
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>> From: Erik Jacobsen via Fot
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 8:28 AM
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>> Subject: [Fot] TR-3 race tires and wheels
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>> Triumph racers, 
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>> Karen and I are looking to get our TR-3 together so I can race it in the Kastner Cup next year at RA (she'll race her TR-6), and I am looking for some insight on wire wheel sizes people are using. I will be running wires likely with Hoosier Speedsters, and am curious what others are using. 72 spoke, or 60? 15 x 5" or 15 x 6"? 
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>> Thanks much!
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>> Jake Jacobsen
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