Hi Gary,
That's how I have My TR3 set up. Only I have the wide whites on the 48 spoke
wheels and good radials on the steel wheels for everyday use.
I have found no problems with this setup. I used aluminum to keep the weight
down.
Go for it,
Mike Thompson
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>From: Gbouff1@aol.com
>To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: SPACERS FOR WIRE WHEEL HUBS
>Date: Fri, Jun 25, 1999, 6:38 PM
>
>
> In Bill Piggott's book Original Triumph TR2/3/3A on page 88 he mentions that
> some owners have used 9mm thick spacers behind the hubs so that they don't
> have to cut the wheel studs. This sounds like a great idea. Especially
> since I am considering using the original disc wheels with whitewalls for
> show, and eventually mount good radials on wires for all around driving. The
> use of spacers would give me the best of both worlds.
>
> My question is, has anyone on the list had experience with this type of
> setup, and what are the pros and cons?
>
> Thanks in advance for your response.
>
> Gary Bouffard
> 59 TR3A (garage clutter)
>
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