When I started racing my TR3, I had to switch between wire and disc wheels, so
I had a machine shop make spacers the exact thickness required by the two
stud lengths. The spacers were a close fit on the studs to keep them
centered,
and they supported the entire area of the splined, WW hub. Needless to say,
I had two sets of stud nuts, for the hubs and wheels.
This worked well for a long time, until I could retire the wire wheels.
I also learned not to change the studs in the TR3A rear hubs!
Good Luck from a TR3 Racer
HP
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Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 18:38:49 EDT
From: Gbouff1@aol.com
Subject: SPACERS FOR WIRE WHEEL HUBS
In Bill Piggott's book Original Triumph TR2/3/3A on page 88 he mentions that
some owners have used 9mm thick spacers behind the hubs so that they don't
have to cut the wheel studs. This sounds like a great idea. Especially
since I am considering using the original disc wheels with whitewalls for
show, and eventually mount good radials on wires for all around driving. The
use of spacers would give me the best of both worlds.
My question is, has anyone on the list had experience with this type of
setup, and what are the pros and cons?
Thanks in advance for your response.
Gary Bouffard
59 TR3A (garage clutter)
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