> So I was just thinking,
> there must be
> zillion TR6 guys who would want to get their hands on the TR6
> wheels,
Unless they're the early ones with the mounts for the Rostyle caps, stock
TR6 wheels aren't especially scarce.
> And once I
> am getting new tires why not go a little wider? I caught the "wider is
> better" fever at a recent autox. (no I wouldn't even think of
> driving the TR, I was
> in my Bugeye Sprite, on stock tires and wheels.)
Wider tires I'll agree with. I'm just suggesting that wider wheels may not
be the most cost-effective place to spend your money. Of course, it's your
car, and your money, really none of my #@! business.
> Seems like some Saab wheels could really work nicely
I thought you were talking about wider wheels ?
The Saab wheels that Barney mentions are only 5.5", same as the TR6 stockers
...
> As far a suspension work, except for changing the coil springs,
> not sure what else I can do.
I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you ... <g>
I don't have my copy of Kas' new book yet, but I'll bet it's a gold mine of
such tips :
http://www.fot-racing.com/
In the meantime, check out
http://www.cruzers.com/~twakeman/TR/Net_TR3suspension.htm
especially Bill Babcock's section near the bottom.
Randall
59 TR3A daily driver - with 205/55 tires on TR6 wheels, hard bushings, sway
bars, etc.
- contemplating a roll center/camber change
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