Larry,
I was pretty certain that CVAR Group 4 allowed 1.5"'s over the PCS but I
checked the web page and you are correct. It must be new for 2002.
>GROUP 4 PRODUCTION CAR REGULATIONS
>Wheels may be 1" wider than stock width as listed in the >1972 SCCA PCS or
in manufacturers data.
I have a 72 PCS and it lists 4", so you are stuck with 5" wheels per the
rules, but I don't think anyone makes a 5" wheel. Moss and VB sell that
Mintor wheel only in 5.5".
TSI sells the Compomotive wheels in 6".
Here's what I know. All around the country people are running 5.5"
Panasports so I wouldn't expect a problem. The smallest width you can get is
5.5" than CVAR should accept that. Having said that there is a set of
50's-60's Triumph option Silverstone wheels available on eBay right now.
They are @ $500. The problem is twofold. They will go higher, much higher
and are risky since they are made of 40 year old magnesium. Not many people
race on these without x-raying for cracks. I think one out of 3 fail, and
you can't just go out and get a spare. Ask CVAR for a waiver.
FOT,
If I'm wrong about 5" wheels someone please speak up.
Bob Kramer
rgk@flash.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Young" <cartravel@pobox.com>
To: "BOB KRAMER" <rgk@flash.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 8:52 PM
Subject: Re: Web Page & wheels
> Bob,
> I got your messages about the garage, so I've sent in $100. I decided to
> check with Harold Pace about the wheels. Apparently, I'm limited to 5" if
I
> want to stay in group 4. I don't believe Panasports come in that width.
Do
> you have any other suggestions? I may just stick with the ones I've got
for
> now.
> Thanks,
> Larry
>
> BOB KRAMER wrote:
>
> > Larry,
> > You'll need to run 5.5" wheels. You'd be safer with Panasports. You can
buy
> > them direct from K Speed in PA or Paul Spruell in GA. They should be
about
> > $750 a set including lugnuts. Ask for the open ended lugnuts or they
might
> > send acorns. The Panasports fit. I've had a set on that car. They also
have
> > steel inserts for the taper. I think the Minilite repros sold by Moss
may
> > require a spacer and I think the taper is cut into the aluminum.
> >
> > PS, the 6" Panasports on my TR4 do not fit. They are just bigger enough
to
> > foul the swaybar.
> >
> > Bob Kramer
> > rgk@flash.net
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Larry Young" <cartravel@pobox.com>
> > To: <rgk@flash.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 5:54 PM
> > Subject: Web Page & wheels
> >
> > > Bob,
> > > The web page looks great. I'm getting ready to order some tires for
the
> > > TR3A, and I'm thinking I might want to get a set of mags also. I
> > > noticed Moss has their minilite repros on sale. What do you
recommend,
> > > and what is legal for my class?
> > > Thanks,
> > > Larry
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