In Jan. 1954 48 spoke wire wheels from Dunlop, usually painted Dunlop
Silver, but, some, although, very rare body colors were also available, also
heavier 60 spoke were also offered as a option, no where in T/R 2-3-B does
it mention 72 spoke or "CHROME", this is taken from TRA guide. "FT"
>
> Arthur, from my memory of the factory parts book, 48-, 60-, and 72-spoke
> wires were all listed as options (perhaps starting in '58 or so). From
> that, I assume none would be considered incorrect from an originality
> standpoint. I personally find 72-spoke wires to look too "busy" for a
> TR3.
>
> I believe many factory and other race cars ran on 48-spoke wheels in the
> '50s, though SCCA _may_ have banned their use later.
>
> Phil, I frequently see center-lock alloy wheels advertised for Big
> Healeys, and they look very good on them. I think they would also look
> good on a TR.
>
> Keith Edwards
> Suffolk, VA
> http://www.norfolk.infi.net/~kedwards/
> 4.5 TRs (most with wires, one with ARE real MAGs)
> 1.5 Big Healey 2-seaters
> 1 Austin Princess Vanden Plas limo, in need of much TLC
>
> ArthurK101@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > 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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