I, too, have a TR4A under a complete redo. Bought the 72 spoke wires
(6" wide) from TRF on sale, but haven't put on the rubber yet, so this
is grrrrrreat timing! (I hear you snickering in the background, stop
it!)
The front mounts have been replaced with the double bolt TR6 brackets,
but no added gussets. I broke a mount many years ago on a HUGE pothole
and had reinforced the welds then. If the gussets really work, now is
the time, so any feedback is appreciated. The rear got the newer
heavier springs. Poly bushings everywhere.
On the rubber size issue, sounds like the list recommends the
205/70R15's as the best bet. I was also looking at the 215/70R15 since
they're 6" wide but worried about the extra width causing some rubbing
on tight corners.
John in San Diego
'67 TR4-A IRS
'71 P1800E Volvo (almost a lbc!)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich Scotti" <Rich@Scotti.com>
To: "Scott Bloomer" <flaedersaft@juno.com>;
<suhring@lancnews.infi.net>
Cc: <ConwayNYC@AOL.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: Tires for my 1976 TR6- or how about a TR4A?
>
> I'm with you looking for this answer.
>
> I bought the TR6 wires and reading the tire size recommendations. I
hope you
> completed the Kasner recommended front end mods before you go
monkeying with
> the tire size. I've heard stories of lost life and limb when the
lower
> brackets tear from the frame mounts. I avoided the welding of the
lugs to
> the frame but completed the extra 3/8" studs in the bracket. Its
about a 5
> hour job with the right tools.
>
> As for the squat....try the heavy spring yet?
>
> R Scotti
> '66 TR4A
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott Bloomer <flaedersaft@juno.com>
> To: suhring@lancnews.infi.net <suhring@lancnews.infi.net>
> Cc: ConwayNYC@AOL.com <ConwayNYC@AOL.com>; triumphs@autox.team.net
> <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Sunday, December 31, 2000 4:55 PM
> Subject: Re: Tires for my 1976 TR6- or how about a TR4A?
>
>
> >
> >Listers,
> >
> >Happy New Year.
> >
> >I would appreciate any input on replacing TR4A WW
> >and tires with same from a TR6. My car has quite a
> >"squat" under acceleration (which I like to hallucinate
> >is due to it's power and not a worn rear end), and
> >potentially ruining the tires and fenders is my primary
> >concern.
> >Anyone have any opinions/ experience?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Scott
> >
> >On Sun, 31 Dec 2000 18:29:48 -0500 suhring
<suhring@lancnews.infi.net>
> >writes:
> >>
> >> Jeremy:
> >>
> >> I put BF Goodrich Touring TA 205 70 15 tires on my 6 (paid $54
ea.)
> >> Made a huge difference in handling and most people like the way
> >> they fill out the wheel well (no problems of rubbing with full
turn
> >> of
> >> the wheel). I would highly recommend these to anyone.
> >>
> >> Scott Suhring
> >> Elizabethtown, PA
> >> '70 TR6
> >> '59 TR3
> >>
> >> ConwayNYC@aol.com wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Can anyone give me some advice?
> >> > I need to put some new rubber on the car. Right now I have the
> >> redlines that
> >> > came with the TR6 when I bought it 3 years ago. I have been
> >> advised to go
> >> > with 185-7015's, 190-7015's, or 195-7015's (the choice I was
> >> looking at). The
> >> > tire guys suggest 205-7015's as they are readily available, and
I
> >> read in VTR
> >> > the way to go is 215-7015's.
> >> > It's a far bit of $$$, so I thought I would check with the
members
> >> first. Any
> >> > thoughts would be great -- size and make. The car is in NYC, a
> >> daily driver.
> >> > I make frequent trips to the Washington, DC area, but want the
car
> >> to handle
> >> > nicely for the weekend trips when I take them.
> >> > Thanks
> >> > Jeremy Conway
> >> > conwaynyc@aol.com
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