[TR] Donut tire for TR3A

[dave]

If you do the space saver spare, remember the tire is likely way too old and needs to be replaced. 

 

From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Greg Lemon
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 5:17 PM
To: Dave MacKay <dave at mdmackay.ca>
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Donut tire for TR3A

 

The bolt pattern is common, 90s Saab and I think Honda Accord, many others, 4 x 4.5" (114.3mm).  The offset is not so common, no problem on rears, but front space saver spares may foul the front brake caliper, I have spacers on my front wheels for other reasons and the Honda spare from the junkyard fits. 

 

Greg Lemon,

TR250

 

On Wed, Nov 18, 2020, 4:34 PM Dave MacKay <dave at mdmackay.ca <mailto:dave at mdmackay.ca> > wrote:

Hi:

 

I run Vredestein 165/80R15 tires on standard steel wheels on my TR3A. I like them, except for the spare. The spare is really at the very limit of being able to wedge into its compartment. That has gotten me to thinking that a small donut-style tire might do the trick if I needed a spare.

 

Does anyone know of a modern donut wheel that can be used with a TR3A?

 

Thanks,

 

Dave MacKay

Triumph TR3A s/n 68639L

near Toronto, Canada

 

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