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Re: [TR] TR3A Wheel info?

Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A Wheel info?
From: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 18:44:20 -0800
Cc: "'TR3 Triumphs'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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> Wheel hole patterns are generally expressed in millimeters. 
> I believe the TR6 wheel is 4 x 118mm. Is the TR3 the same?

TR3 bolt pattern is same as TR6, but it's not 118mm.  4.5" == 114.3mm

Also, the standard TR6 steel wheel is 5.5" wide (measured between the bead 
seats, which is the standard way to measure wheel width).
They actually fit fairly well on a TR3 as long as you don't go overboard on 
tire width; but won't fit into the spare tire
compartment.  So I use a TR3 wheel for the spare and if I get a flat, the wide 
wheel has to ride home behind the seats.

Offset is very important if you want to fit wider wheels on a TR3, though.  The 
aftermarket 5.5" alloys I tried were just enough
different that my tires wouldn't fit under the fenders.  Unfortunately, I don't 
know what it is offhand.

-- Randall  


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