Hey all-
Even if CVAR is limiting wheels to 1" wider than stock, all of these
cars could be had with wire wheels or were equipped with wire wheels from
the factory (i.e.- not an option). Wire wheels were 15' x 4.5" thus making
5.5" mags perfectly legal. The truth of the matter being that nobody is
going to gain any huge advantage from the extra 1/2" of width anyway.
Fred Hodgson
----- Original Message -----
From: "BOB KRAMER" <rgk@flash.net>
To: <cartravel@pobox.com>
Cc: "FOT LIST" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: Web Page & wheels
> 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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