Still running the original 48s on mine, never had a problem, not even a
loose spoke. I often, like most of us, drive pretty hard when able.
Dave Willner
Stroudsburg, PA
NJTA / NASS #271
1959 TR3A Apple Green
1980 Spitfire Carmine Red
1970 BSA 441 Victor Special
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Donald Knudsen
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:42 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: 48 spoke wire wheels
Hi all,
We all know that 60 spoke wheels are stronger and stiffer and safer and more
desireable. But. Does any one have any real data - hard evidence - about the
likelihood of 48 spoke wheels failing catastrophically (ie, life
threatningly)
under normal spirited road driving conditions? I mean, not driving sideways
into curbs, or really gigantic potholes, but ocasionally sliding
enthusiatically around corners.
I ask, because I have a set of 48 spoke wheels, and a limited budget.
Thanks for any opinions,
Don
59 TR3A
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