<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Well, my club and others simply say that our car must adhere to the 1972 GCR and PCS, which says 1 1/2” over the “standard”, which is listed in the PCS. It also allows for a 2” change in track that combined with the inch and a half wheel width adjustment does not exceed a 2” wider track width. Most 6” wheels add the extra width to the outside, using up all the allowable track width, while the 5.5” would use a spacer to get there. In my mind running a 6” wheel isn't a big deal but the tech shed might disagree. <div><br></div><div>BTW, rules Ialso say stock diameter. I think Triumph TR guys do a better job in sticking close to these rules, as compared to 13” and 14” competitors that are often seen with a plus size wheels!<div><div><br></div><div><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">You only get one chance at life, make it a TRIUMPH.</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Dec 22, 2023, at 4:27 PM, John H. Hasty <jhasty@mhc-law.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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Ah such are the source for race rules… Moss specs say 4.5 after the early TS Numbers… who is right?… maybe we should consult the ghost’s of the past.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature">
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<blockquote type="cite">On Dec 22, 2023, at 5:15 PM, Bob Kramer Gmail <rkramer56@gmail.com> wrote:<br>
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You only get one chance at life, make it a TRIUMPH.<br>
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> On Dec 22, 2023, at 3:13 PM, John H. Hasty via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:<br>
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> Henry, Original wheels for TR3A through 4A were 4.5" + l.5" = 6"<br>
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> From: Fot <fot-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of yellow04 via Fot<br>
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> Subject: Re: [Fot] Need Racing Wheels Advice 1959 TR3A<br>
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> Bob Kramer is spot on, we play by the 1 1/2" over stock rule here out east, and for a TR3 that means your are limited at 5 1/2" width. When Bill Dentinger finally stopped running (and cracking!) his collection of ARE Silverstones on Old Blue, he put a set
of the 5 1/2 X 15 Panasports on the '56 TR3. He ran Hoosier Vintage TD's, and when I got the car I switched to Hoosier Speedsters. Knowing Jeff Snook won a pair of Kastner Cups with his TR3A running 195X65R15 Speedsters, and remembering hearing Kas compliment
Jeff on his choice for tire size, I went with the narrower tire. It fits the 5 1/2" wheel better, plus I don't have clearance issues with fenders.<br>
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> If you had witnessed Don Brick and the red wire wheels on his TR4 up close and at speed, you also would never go on track at speed on wire wheels. With sticky race tires, the front hubs followed Don's hands on the wheel, but the spokes flexed so much you
could plainly see the rims and tires lagging behind! I wish we had cheap in-car cameras back then, video of that would be priceless.<br>
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> Now all I need to do is mention Bob Wismer, and there we have it, the original Beady Eye Vintage Triumph Racing Team! I miss you guys...<br>
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>> On 2023-12-21 17:09, Bob Kramer Gmail via Fot wrote:<br>
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>> I think most vintage clubs use 1 1/2" over the stock sized wheel as<br>
>> listed in the SCCA PCS. That would be 5 1/2" by 15"s on a TR3. 15x6's<br>
>> are easy to find with multiple styles but not the 15x5 1/2's. I had to<br>
>> go with Panasport to get 5 1/2's.<br>
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>> You only get one chance at life, make it a TRIUMPH.<br>
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>>> On Dec 21, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Ken Hollar via Fot <fot@autox.team.net><br>
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>>> Hi All,<br>
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>>> I am restoring to racing condition a 1959 TR3A which has not seen the<br>
>>> track since 1979.<br>
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>>> We used to run TR6 wheels back in the day. Not now however. Which<br>
>>> Brands, Types and Sizes are successfully being used these days?<br>
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>>> I will also need tire recommendations. Brand, Style and Size info<br>
>>> would be appreciated.<br>
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>>> I am trying to get the car to the Kasner Cup at Sonoma in April next<br>
>>> year.<br>
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>>> Thanks for the help,<br>
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>>> Ken Hollar<br>
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