In a message dated 98-11-23 18:35:28 EST, dos_gusanos@email.msn.com writes:
> Austin Healey 100's -100-6's and 3000's all got 48 spoke wheels they are
> more or less 500 lbs heavier than the comparable Triumphs, I agree that
> where there is a stronger alternative in the 60 spokes, yes go for it, but
> I still know guys who race on 48 spokes and have heard of plenty of sheared
> off hubs and other suspension failures but strangely have never heard of a
> 48 spoke wire wheel catastrophically
> failing.............................Henry Morrison
Henry, thanks. As usual there are many opinions about this. I was just
quoting Piggott and since I have never had any problems with my original
60-spoke wheels had notheing else to say. cheers.
Art Kelly
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