[TR] Tr6 rims for a tr3a

[KingsCreekTrees at aol.com]

Hi David;
 
YES! TR6 rims definitely work on a TR3A. I have owned five sidescreen TR's  
and all of them have had TR6 wheels fitted, either wire or steel. I 
believe, and  this can be debated for ages for there are many who disagree, that 
they are an  excellent upgrade. I strongly believe that the wider tyres the 
TR6 wheels  afford, give better braking and safer emergency avoidance.
 
I can't tell you if that tyre size will work. I have usually fitted  
195/65-15 and not had a problem. I have heard of people fitting 185/70-15 with  no 
problems. The size you refer to may well work, although they may also be a  
bit tall for optimum clearance, I'm not sure. Part of the problem is that 
it's  almost a case that no two cars were built identically; there were 
tolerances.  I've known of people who fit the tyre size that I use and they've 
had clearance  problems, for instance.
 
If it were my decision, I'd go for the TR6 rims and if tyre clearances are  
an issue, fit either 185/70-15 or 195/65-15. The wider tyres do not 
increase  steering weight noticeably, incidentally.
 
Tim  

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