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48 Spoke wire wheels (was Re: center-lock alloy wheels?)

To: pethier@isd.net
Subject: 48 Spoke wire wheels (was Re: center-lock alloy wheels?)
From: ArthurK101@aol.com
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 12:36:04 EDT
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
In a message dated 08-Sep-00 00:39:18 Eastern Daylight Time, pethier@isd.net 
writes:

>  I like the idea of being able to put the
>  48-spoke wires on at a moment's notice for that original look.  

Phil, just a note.  You realize that only the early TR4's had the 48 spoke, 
4" wire wheels (same as the TR3)?  These wheels are not really adequate for 
the increased weight of the TR4.  Somtime in 1962 the 60 spoke, 4 1/2" wheels 
became the standard option.

My references say to be careful with the 48 spoke wheels ("only for show or 
gentle motoring").  If you ever get new ones, I'd recommend going wth the 60 
spoke wheels.

Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT33118L (original owner/factory pickup)
VTR TR4 vehicle consultant

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