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Hello Ken,
The TR looks to have great patina. I hope to see it up close and in action.
I have Panasport 5.5" and 6" for my TR3. 5.5" are the rule but 6" haven't been
a problem. It looks like your fenders are massaged to fit even wider wheels
and tires. Steve B. will chime in on this as VARA allows different tires than
groups like CSRG and HMSA, or, HSR that organizes the Rolex race at Laguna.
These race groups are more strict about period correct style tires and wheel
sizes. You can look at their websites for specifics.
The 6" wheels with 185/65/15 Hoosier tires fit the TR3 with stock fenders. The
rears are tight even with rolled edges. I think a 205/60 will fit. I raced
with Yokohamas. They rubbed on the leaf springs in hard turns before I
modified the springs and installed .25" spacers.
I prefer the Panasport wheels. I think they are closest to the original
Mini-lite style and are high quality. I think I paid about $290 a wheel for
new ones. As other have stated, there are a number of options. Rota is one of
them. The Panasport "style" wheels that Moss sells are another. Spokes and
knock-offs are super period correct of course and very cool. I just didn't
want the added maintenance of spokes and I'm pretty sure a tube is required.
Best of luck with the car.
Dave H.
Santa Cruz,CA
831-234-4928
> On 12/21/2023 10:41 AM PST Ken Hollar via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am restoring to racing condition a 1959 TR3A which has not seen the track
> since 1979.
>
> We used to run TR6 wheels back in the day. Not now however. Which Brands,
> Types and Sizes are successfully being used these days?
>
> I will also need tire recommendations. Brand, Style and Size info would be
> appreciated.
>
> I am trying to get the car to the Kasner Cup at Sonoma in April next year.
>
> Thanks for the help,
>
> Ken Hollar
> San Diego Area
> 408-655-7569
>
>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">The TR looks to have
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">I have Panasport 5.5"
and 6" for my TR3. 5.5" are the rule but 6" haven't been a problem.
It looks like your fenders are massaged to fit even wider wheels and
tires. Steve B. will chime in on this as VARA allows different tires than
groups like CSRG and HMSA, or, HSR that organizes the Rolex race at
Laguna. These race groups are more strict about period correct style
tires and wheel sizes. You can look at their websites for
specifics. </span>
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helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">The 6" wheels with
185/65/15 Hoosier tires fit the TR3 with stock fenders. The rears are
tight even with rolled edges. I think a 205/60 will fit. I raced
with Yokohamas. They rubbed on the leaf springs in hard turns before I
modified the springs and installed .25" spacers. </span>
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family:
helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">I prefer the
Panasport wheels. I think they are closest to the original Mini-lite
style and are high quality. I think I paid about $290 a wheel for new
ones. As other have stated, there are a number of options. Rota is
one of them. The Panasport "style" wheels that Moss sells are
another. Spokes and knock-offs are super period correct of course and
very cool. I just didn't want the added maintenance of spokes and I'm
pretty sure a tube is required. </span>
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<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family:
helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Best of luck with the
car.</span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Dave H. </span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">831-234-4928</span>
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Hi All,
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I am restoring to racing condition a 1959 TR3A which has not seen the
track since 1979.
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We used to run TR6 wheels back in the day. Not now however.
Which Brands, Types and Sizes are successfully being used these days?
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<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica,
Arial, sans-serif;">I will also need tire recommendations. Brand, Style
and Size info would be appreciated.</span>
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I am trying to get the car to the Kasner Cup at Sonoma in April next
year.
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Thanks for the help,
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Ken Hollar
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San Diego Area
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408-655-7569
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