In this context, I should probably point out again that I bought Dayton painted
wheels. The Dayton engineer explained to me why they were stronger and stiffer
than the chrome ones. Sue like the stock look and I like the performance. We
both like it that they are substantially cheaper.
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L 1979 Caterham 7
1993 Suburban 1994 Miata C-package 2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4
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----- pethier@comcast.net wrote:
> From: pethier@comcast.net
> To: "Michael Godley" <mgodley@tiac.net>
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 12:17:21 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> Subject: Re: [TR] WIre Wheels
>
> ----- "Michael Godley" <mgodley@tiac.net> wrote:
>
> > "The seller isn't sure if they are Dayton or Dunlop".
> >
> > If you really want wires then get new Dayton's.
>
> No contest.
>
> > That
> > said if
> > you drive fast and fancy yourself a "spirited" driver, then IMHO
> get
> > some
> > Panasports or a variant...that's my next step. I have always
> > preferred the
> > way wires look, but keeping the WW's trued and balanced has been
> > "elusive"
> > for me at best
>
> I have not had a bit of trouble with the Daytons on the TR4, and I
> flog the car around the cones now and again.
>
> I have done no maintenence to them since I bought them in 2002.
>
> That said, the Panasports I use for autocrossing my Caterham are very
> nice, and I like the way they look on TR4 cars.
>
> Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
> 1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L 1979 Caterham 7
> 1993 Suburban 1994 Miata C-package 2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4
> http://www.triumphtransamerica.org.uk
> http://forum.mnautox.com/forums http://www.flickr.com/photos/pethier
>
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