>From 1961 to 1970 my TR3 was my only car. I lived in Boston, MA, and
parts of Ohio. I used tire chains a number of times with standard wire wheels.
As rally history proves, TR3 are a blast to drive in the snow.
One time in a Ohio blizzard, when I had left the chains at home, and the
TR became High Centered, I cut my tow rope in half and laced it through the
rear wire wheels. Perhaps that is why I am still here!
btw, cleaning out the heater coils made a large difference, as did making a
truck-like muff to close off most of (adjustable) the grill and running
the temp well past normal.
Has anyone mentioned driving down a straight road with the left hand
crossed through the steering wheel to get that hand to the heater? Perhaps
not
OSHA approved.
Hardy
In a message dated 10/30/2010 10:26:29 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
triumphs-request@autox.team.net writes:
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:43:47 -0700
From: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] How Many Sidescreen TR's Are Daily Drivers?
To: "'Triumphs'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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> Is it okay to chain up a TR3 with wire wheels?
>
Should be fine, although it's been many years since I tried it. Make sure
they are tight, though, as clearance to the rear fender brace is limited.
If they get just a little bit loose, they are apt to take out that brace.
After initial installation, drive 10 or 20 feet and tighten them; then
drive
a few blocks and check them again.
Randall
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