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TR6 alloy wheel solution

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Subject: TR6 alloy wheel solution
From: Dave Terrick <dterrick@pangea.ca>
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 10:04:48 -0600
Hi all,  a brief one for everyone.

I have a set of period accessory American Racing "Libre" wheels (replicas
of the Revolutions sold in England) obtained from the original owner,
original fittment TR 250.  They too rubbed on the upper A arm at more than
one half turn to the left.

Problem was all but solved by using a 1/4" spacer plate on the front hubs
(also increases track and improves handling MARGINALLY).  Further,
judicious use of a grinder on the ball joint bolts so they do not protrude
from the A arm.  Further work included minor radiusing of the A arm it's self.

Bottom line,  if it rubs,  move the wheel out.  If it still rubs,  mark it
with engineers blue and find out why.  Don't be sacred to use a bit of
"creative engineering".  Every wheel will have a slightly different offset,
hence the problem.

Dave (yes they are better handling than stock too) Terrick

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