Irv,
My ex-TR3 (noe FOT-Jeff Wilt) has a set of circle track wheels, 15X6,
drilled to fit a TR. These were purchased via Auto Wizards in Denver CO.
(303) 296-0979, and only cost $212.50 in 1996. They were very heavy steel
wheels, but on rain tires you might not care. They won't crack!
Bob Kramer
TR4, TR4A, TR6, 2.5 Saloon
rgk@flash.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
To: Irv Korey <emanteno@attglobal.net>
Cc: Matthew Wilder <mwilder@top.monad.net>; Friends of Triumph
<fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 1:54 PM
Subject: Re: Wheels?
> like Irv said! I bet we broke 8-10 of them before giving up. Thankfully
we
> caught every one of them before it was totally broken, but a couple had
split
> over 50% of the way around when we saw them, egads.
>
> If you only raced in the rain, they'd probably be just fine, but the
temptation
> would be pretty strong to use them otherwise eventually. TR6 wheels are 6
inch
> as I recall.
>
> Irv Korey wrote:
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Matthew Wilder <mwilder@top.monad.net>
> >
> > > Since I recently got my but kicked at a divisional Solo 2 when it
> > > rained and I was the only one left on slicks, I'm thinking I need a
set
> > > of wheels for rain tires. Rather then spend $800 for another set of
> > > Panasports I was wondering what size the TR250 and TR6 wheels are?
> > > (offsets, etc) I should be able to find a set somewhere. (laborday at
> > > Limerock anyone?) Then I'd just need to find tires to fit them.
> >
> > TR6 wheels (which are 15" x 5.5") are not strong enough to race or
autocross
> > regularly on. I asked the same question of this group a couple of years
ago,
> > and I received many replies describing how the center section can pull
out
> > of the rim, leaving you in much the same situation as someone who breaks
an
> > axle. You can buy strong but heavy steel wheels made for racing for a
lot
> > less $$$ than the Panasports.
> >
> > Irv Korey
> > 74 TR6 CF22767U with A type o/d since 1983
> > TR4 VSDCA Group 2 #58 (Look for me near the back of the pack)
> > Highland Park, IL
>
>
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