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Re: [TR] TR3 tire recommendations?

To: ray@raysmg.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 tire recommendations?
From: pethier@comcast.net
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:25:12 +0000
From: ray@raysmg.com
>    Terry  wrote:  "I  didn't  catch whether these were 48 spoke wheels or
>    more?"
> 
>    I'm running 165s on original 48 spoke wheels.

These wheels are as I recall 4 inches wide.  They will support 165-section 
tires just fine.  I'd drive the car gently, were I you.  If you decide to 
upgrade, I'd suggest painted 60-spoke Dayton wheels, which stand up well in 
spirited driving.

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