[Fot] TR-3 race tires and wheels

[Joe Alexander]

I have a set of wires that came off a 289 SHELBY COBRA. They are indestructible.

I’ve run them off and on for almost 50 years.  Both a TR4A and TR3A.

They look very cool on a TR3A or TR4.



Joe Alexander
4505 Donald Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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> On Jul 28, 2022, at 10:28 AM, DAVE HOGYE via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Well, I forgot about two really fast Baby Doll Morgans that have always run wires and finish at the front of the pack regularly.  Wires are still popular at the Goodwood event too.  
> Dave H.
>>> On 07/27/2022 7:04 PM Tony and Annie Garmey via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>> Run the wires if you wish ( I think it’s great ) , but would suggest the Hoosier vintage TD .
>>> 500-15 & 550 -15 
>>> 
>>> They slide around a bit/ fairly period correct.
>>> After each on track session - run your finger around each wheel over the spokes. You’ll know when there’s a broken one.
>>> I’ve raced a number of cars on wires .
>>> 
>>> Good luck
>>> Tony Garmey 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Jul 27, 2022, at 5:43 PM, Brad Eells via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote: 
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>>> Erik,
>>> 
>>> I can’t speak to all the various vintage racing group rules but SCCA banned wire wheels in road racing in the 1960’s. 
>>> 
>>> Most vintage groups use the 1972 SCCA GCR as their guiding rule set. 
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>>> On a personal note, I don’t think I would put wire wheels on the track whether or not they are permitted.
>>> 
>>> Brad Eells
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>> On Jul 27, 2022, at 2:54 PM, Terry Stetler via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote: 
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>>>> 
>>>> Erik,
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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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>>>> Sent from Mail for Windows
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>>>> 
>>>> From: Erik Jacobsen via Fot
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 8:28 AM
>>>> To: FOT Triumph
>>>> Subject: [Fot] TR-3 race tires and wheels
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>>>> 
>>>> Triumph racers, 
>>>> 
>>>> 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!
>>>> 
>>>> Jake Jacobsen
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