[Spits] TR7 Wheels on a Spitfire

[Doug Waldron]

Hi,

I've run TR7 wheels on my '78 for years now. With 5.5 in wide rim I can 
run Yokohama R032 175/60/13 tires comfortably. I don't know of any 
performance tire that fits nicely on the stock Spitfire rim.

- Doug

Matthew Milkevitch wrote:
> Fellow Listers;
> A fairly recent post on this list mentioned that Triumph TR7 wheels will fit a
> Spitfire, with some modifications to the lug holes. I addition, I found a link
> on Paul Tegler's website that goes into more depth on this. 
> Today I mounted one of my TR7 wheels on my Spitfire and I really liked the
> look.  Also, the tire is wider than the stock Spit tire.  My question to the
> list:  is anyone currently running TR7 wheels on their Spit?  And if so, can
> you comment on any performance enhancement?
> Thanks for your opinions,Matt Milkevitch'77 Spitfire
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