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Re: [Fot] Need Racing Wheels Advice 1959 TR3A

To: Robert Lang <robertlangtr6@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Fot] Need Racing Wheels Advice 1959 TR3A
From: Bob Kramer Gmail via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:20:59 -0600
Cc: FOT Triumph <fot@autox.team.net>
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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;fot@autox.team.net&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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                    On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 02:42:31 PM EST, Ken H=
ollar via Fot &lt;fot@autox.team.net&gt; wrote:
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                <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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