Message text written by Chris De Wet
>My '56 TR 3 ( TS10795 ) is currently fitted with 4 x 60 spoke 15 inch wire
wheels . I use the normal steel disc wheel as a spare ( I don't have a
spare
wire wheel ) .
Over the past long weekend I met an elderly gentleman that offered to sell
me 5 x 48 spoke 15 inch wire wheels for the price of R 1600,00 ( approx.
200
US Dollars or 133 UK Pounds ) . Wheels are used and slightly rusted (
surface rust ) , but the splines seem ok . No hubs or spinners / knock-offs
available .He won't accept any offers and he won't split the set .
Couple of questions :
Any problems with using 48 spoke wire wheels on a TR 3 ? AFAIK 48 spoke
wheels were originally fitted to TR 2's and 3's .
Is this a reasonable price to pay ?
Will a 48 spoke wheel fit in the spare wheel compartment without any
hassles
? AFAIK the 60 spoke wheels won't fit .
Any advice against sandblasting and painting or powder coating wire wheels
?
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That's what I did, sandblasted and powdercoated a set of 48 spoke wires for
TS18010LO. But one question: What's wrong with the 60 spoke wheels? Or
are you just looking for a spare?
For R 1600,00 ( approx. 200 US Dollars or 133 UK Pounds ) they better be
striaght and with good splines and spokes. Otherwise don't waste your time
or money.
The 48 spoke wheel (5 inch) mounted with a 165-75/15 tyre fits snuggly in
my spare compartment. I flip the wheel upside down and toss the wheel
hammer and tow strap and slide it home.
Dave
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