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From: ArthurK101@aol.com <ArthurK101@aol.com>
To: pethier@isd.net <pethier@isd.net>
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, September 08, 2000 11:43 AM
Subject: 48 Spoke wire wheels (was Re: center-lock alloy wheels?)
>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.
That's why I am thinking alloys!
>
>Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT33118L (original owner/factory pickup)
>VTR TR4 vehicle consultant
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