[TR] Wire Wheel Question

[John & Pat Donnelly]

It's my understanding that the major difference between the two is the
spokes. The Dunlop's are chrome plated, while the Dayton's are straight
stainless. I was told by others that since spokes flex the chrome plating
will crack. Both require inner tubes. My 4A came originally with painted
Dayton's. I had the wires trued once(at around 60K miles), and he commented
that I should have had them done long before then, since most were loose. 

I bought a set of Daytons from TRF 6 years ago and are happy with them. I
went from 60 spoke painted Dunlop's(originally fitted) to the 72 spoke
version to get a wider tire and fill out the wheel wells. I still have the
60 spokers with the hubs if anyone's interested (they need stripped and
painted).

Johnnie in San Diego
'67 TR4A

-----Original Message-----
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Subject: Re: [TR] Wire Wheel Question

I went with the Dayton wire wheels when I restored my TR3 and have not had 
any issues at all with them, very satisfied.  No experience with the 
Dunlops.

Rod Trunnell
1962 TR3B  TCF1037l


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alexander Delis" <ols at bcdef.net>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 12:19 PM
Subject: [TR] Wire Wheel Question


> Hello all.
>
> I am thinking about getting a new set of wire wheels to replace the
> old and tired ones on my TR3.
>
> The two player are the Dunlop and the Dayton. I want the 60 spoke painted.
>
> I have had people tell me that the Daytons are superior to the
> Dunlop, but the were not able to tell me why; I have had people tell
> me there is no difference in quality between the two.
>
> I can get a much better deal on the Dunlops than I can on the Daytons.
>
> What is the consensus of the list?
>
> Thanks
>
> Alex
> -- 
> 1958 TR3A TS33884L
> 1968 GT6 Mk l KC10303L
> 1976 TR6 CF51981U
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