Subject: Re: [Fot] Need Racing Wheels Advice 1959 TR3A

From: Alfetta95 via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:21:41 -0500

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Sorry. 15x6

> On Dec 21, 2023, at 7:50=E2=80=AFPM, Alfetta95 <[email-masked]> w=
rote:
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> I use VTO wheels with 205/60 15. Rear fenders need to be rolled.  Your car=
 probably has it done. =20
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> Todd Redmond=20
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>>> On Dec 21, 2023, at 7:37=E2=80=AFPM, Bob Kramer Gmail via Fot <fot@autox=
.team.net> wrote:
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>> =EF=BB=BFI think most vintage clubs use 1 1/2=E2=80=9D over the stock siz=
ed wheel as listed in the SCCA PCS. That would be 5 1/2=E2=80=9D by 15=E2=80=
=9Ds on a TR3. 15x6=E2=80=99s are easy to find with multiple styles but not t=
he 15x5 1/2=E2=80=99s. I had to go with Panasport to get 5 1/2=E2=80=99s.
>>=20
>>=20
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>> You only get one chance at life, make it a TRIUMPH.
>>=20
>>>> On Dec 21, 2023, at 1:46=E2=80=AFPM, Ken Hollar via Fot <[email-masked]=
.net> wrote:
>>>>=20
>>> =EF=BB=BF
>>> Hi All,
>>>=20
>>> I am restoring to racing condition a 1959 TR3A which has not seen the tr=
ack since 1979.
>>>=20
>>> We used to run TR6 wheels back in the day.  Not now however.  Which Bran=
ds, Types and Sizes are successfully being used these days?
>>>=20
>>> I will also need tire recommendations.  Brand, Style and Size info would=
 be appreciated.
>>>=20
>>> I am trying to get the car to the Kasner Cup at Sonoma in April next yea=
r. =20
>>>=20
>>> Thanks for the help,
>>>=20
>>> Ken Hollar
>>> San Diego Area
>>> 408-655-7569
>>>=20
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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto"><div dir=3D"ltr"></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Sor=
ry. 15x6</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Dec 21, 2023=
, at 7:50=E2=80=AFPM, Alfetta95 &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:<br><b=
r></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<me=
ta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8"><div d=
ir=3D"ltr"></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><div>&lt;image.png&gt;</div></div><div dir=
=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">I use VTO wheels with 205/60 15. Rear fe=
nders need to be rolled. &nbsp;Your car probably has it done. &nbsp;</div><d=
iv dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Todd Redmond&nbsp;</div><div dir=3D=
"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Dec 21, 2023, at 7:37=E2=80=AFPM, Bob=
 Kramer Gmail via Fot &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:<br><br></blockquote>=
</div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<meta http-equiv=3D=
"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8">I think most vintage c=
lubs use 1 1/2=E2=80=9D over the stock sized wheel as listed in the SCCA PCS=
. That would be 5 1/2=E2=80=9D by 15=E2=80=9Ds on a TR3. 15x6=E2=80=99s are e=
asy to find with multiple styles but not the 15x5 1/2=E2=80=99s. I had to go=
 with Panasport to get 5 1/2=E2=80=99s.<div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b=
r id=3D"lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir=3D"ltr">You only get one c=
hance at life, make it a TRIUMPH.</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=
=3D"cite">On Dec 21, 2023, at 1:46=E2=80=AFPM, Ken Hollar via Fot &lt;fot@au=
tox.team.net&gt; wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite">=
<div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<div class=3D"yahoo-style-wrap" style=3D"font-fami=
ly:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div dir=3D=
"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Hi All,</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"fal=
se"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">I am restoring to racin=
g condition a 1959 TR3A which has not seen the track since 1979.</div><div d=
ir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"f=
alse">We used to run TR6 wheels back in the day.&nbsp; Not now however.&nbsp=
; Which Brands, Types and Sizes are successfully being used these days?</div=
><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setd=
ir=3D"false"><span><span style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;He=
lvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">I will also need tire rec=
ommendations.&nbsp; Brand, Style and Size info would be appreciated.</span><=
/span><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D=
"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">I am trying to get the car to the Kasner Cup at S=
onoma in April next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"f=
alse"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Thanks for the help,<=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-=
setdir=3D"false">Ken Hollar</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">San D=
iego Area</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">408-655-7569</div><div=
 dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D=
"false"><br></div></div><div>&lt;IMG_6385.jpg&gt;</div><span>_______________=
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From: Bob Kramer Gmail via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:20:59 -0600

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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto">I wonder how many of us have been hoarding w=
heels like Bob mentions . I have a 5 1/2=E2=80=9D set of Minilites in magnes=
ium, a 5=E2=80=9D set of Silverstones, a 6 =E2=80=9C set of Libres, a 7=E2=80=
=9D NOS set of Shelby American 8 spokes, 2 7=E2=80=9D sets of American Racin=
g slotted mags (we use those on the ChampCar TR6), and a set of 5.5=E2=80=9D=
 Dan Gurney Victory GT slots (4=E2=80=9D backspace). I also gave a set of ci=
rcle track style 15x6 wheels that came on my first racecar. I should probabl=
y find a use for some of these because I use Koenig Rewinds 15x7 on my stree=
t cars and use VTO mini lite replicas on the racecar.&nbsp;<div><div><br></d=
iv><div><br id=3D"lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir=3D"ltr">You only=
 get one chance at life, make it a TRIUMPH.</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><block=
quote type=3D"cite">On Dec 22, 2023, at 10:46=E2=80=AFAM, Robert Lang via Fo=
t &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote ty=
pe=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<div class=3D"ydp96d1fc4fyahoo-style-w=
rap" style=3D"font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-=
size:13px;"><div></div>
        <div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Hi, <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr=
" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">I r=
ead all of the replies so far... if your sanctioning body is very strict on w=
heel width, there were American Racing Le Mans wheels wheels cast in the 5.5=
 in width back in the day. They were also cast in 6 inch width as well as 7 i=
n, depending on what they were being used for. For reference, TR6 stock whee=
l width is 5.5 inches.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br><=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">It just so happens that I have a=
 set of 7 of those 5.5 in wheels sitting in my attic that others in the hous=
ehold would love to see find a good home. I can get pictures of them, but th=
ese appear exactly like the VTO LeMans wheels pictured on the VTO web site -=
 except narrower. The wheels I have would need to be cleaned up (media blast=
ed) and sealed, but they are all in good condition with no curb rash at all.=
 I'm in Massachusetts, but they can be shipped pretty reasonably by the usua=
l carriers. Price is negotiable, but it would score me points if they move t=
o a new home. ;-)<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div>=
<div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">You would have to get the mounting ha=
rdware - these wheels use a barrel-style lugnut and washer, but those are ea=
sy to get via Summit Racing or other suppliers.</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-s=
etdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Regards,</d=
iv><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Bob Lang</div><div dir=3D"ltr" dat=
a-setdir=3D"false">339-927-4489<br></div><div><br></div>
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        </div><div id=3D"ydpb425cce3yahoo_quoted_4078602212" class=3D"ydpb42=
5cce3yahoo_quoted">
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ns-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a;">
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                    On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 02:42:31 PM EST, Ken H=
ollar via Fot &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:
                </div>
                <div><br></div>
                <div><br></div>
                <div><div id=3D"ydpb425cce3yiv2608118852"><div><div style=3D=
"font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;" c=
lass=3D"ydpb425cce3yiv2608118852yahoo-style-wrap"><div dir=3D"ltr">Hi All,</=
div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">I am restoring to racing con=
dition a 1959 TR3A which has not seen the track since 1979.</div><div dir=3D=
"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">We used to run TR6 wheels back in the day.&=
nbsp; Not now however.&nbsp; Which Brands, Types and Sizes are successfully b=
eing used these days?</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><span=
><span style=3D"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;=
">I will also need tire recommendations.&nbsp; Brand, Style and Size info wo=
uld be appreciated.</span></span><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div d=
ir=3D"ltr">I am trying to get the car to the Kasner Cup at Sonoma in April n=
ext year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Thank=
s for the help,</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Ken Hollar<=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr">San Diego Area</div><div dir=3D"ltr">408-655-7569</div=
><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div></div></div></div>___=
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From: Philip Gott via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:23:42 -0500

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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto"><div>Ha ha!</div><div>Yes, a wheel collecti=
on for sure. I addition to the magnesium AR 8 spoke mags I mistakenly mentio=
ned only to Dave Hogeye (never email before coffee=E2=80=A6!) I have two 15x=
6 Rambler Steelies with the right bolt pattern ( the hot set up back in the d=
ay (so I=E2=80=99m told)) and four 15 x 6 Minilites with serious corrosion o=
n the inner bead. Not sure why I am keeping them=E2=80=A6.</div><div>Phil</d=
iv><div><br></div><div><br></div><br id=3D"lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature">=
<div dir=3D"ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote t=
ype=3D"cite">On Dec 22, 2023, at 5:07=E2=80=AFPM, Bob Kramer Gmail via Fot &=
lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D=
"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D=
"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8">I wonder how many of us have been hoarding whee=
ls like Bob mentions . I have a 5 1/2=E2=80=9D set of Minilites in magnesium=
, a 5=E2=80=9D set of Silverstones, a 6 =E2=80=9C set of Libres, a 7=E2=80=9D=
 NOS set of Shelby American 8 spokes, 2 7=E2=80=9D sets of American Racing s=
lotted mags (we use those on the ChampCar TR6), and a set of 5.5=E2=80=9D Da=
n Gurney Victory GT slots (4=E2=80=9D backspace). I also gave a set of circl=
e track style 15x6 wheels that came on my first racecar. I should probably f=
ind a use for some of these because I use Koenig Rewinds 15x7 on my street c=
ars and use VTO mini lite replicas on the racecar.&nbsp;<div><div><br></div>=
<div><br id=3D"lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir=3D"ltr">You only ge=
t one chance at life, make it a TRIUMPH.</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquo=
te type=3D"cite">On Dec 22, 2023, at 10:46=E2=80=AFAM, Robert Lang via Fot &=
lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D=
"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<div class=3D"ydp96d1fc4fyahoo-style-wrap" s=
tyle=3D"font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1=
3px;"><div></div>
        <div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Hi, <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr=
" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">I r=
ead all of the replies so far... if your sanctioning body is very strict on w=
heel width, there were American Racing Le Mans wheels wheels cast in the 5.5=
 in width back in the day. They were also cast in 6 inch width as well as 7 i=
n, depending on what they were being used for. For reference, TR6 stock whee=
l width is 5.5 inches.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br><=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">It just so happens that I have a=
 set of 7 of those 5.5 in wheels sitting in my attic that others in the hous=
ehold would love to see find a good home. I can get pictures of them, but th=
ese appear exactly like the VTO LeMans wheels pictured on the VTO web site -=
 except narrower. The wheels I have would need to be cleaned up (media blast=
ed) and sealed, but they are all in good condition with no curb rash at all.=
 I'm in Massachusetts, but they can be shipped pretty reasonably by the usua=
l carriers. Price is negotiable, but it would score me points if they move t=
o a new home. ;-)<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div>=
<div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">You would have to get the mounting ha=
rdware - these wheels use a barrel-style lugnut and washer, but those are ea=
sy to get via Summit Racing or other suppliers.</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-s=
etdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Regards,</d=
iv><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Bob Lang</div><div dir=3D"ltr" dat=
a-setdir=3D"false">339-927-4489<br></div><div><br></div>
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        </div><div id=3D"ydpb425cce3yahoo_quoted_4078602212" class=3D"ydpb42=
5cce3yahoo_quoted">
            <div style=3D"font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sa=
ns-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a;">
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                <div>
                    On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 02:42:31 PM EST, Ken H=
ollar via Fot &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:
                </div>
                <div><br></div>
                <div><br></div>
                <div><div id=3D"ydpb425cce3yiv2608118852"><div><div style=3D=
"font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;" c=
lass=3D"ydpb425cce3yiv2608118852yahoo-style-wrap"><div dir=3D"ltr">Hi All,</=
div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">I am restoring to racing con=
dition a 1959 TR3A which has not seen the track since 1979.</div><div dir=3D=
"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">We used to run TR6 wheels back in the day.&=
nbsp; Not now however.&nbsp; Which Brands, Types and Sizes are successfully b=
eing used these days?</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><span=
/span><br></div></blockquote></div></div><span>_____________________________=
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