Thanks for all the input, I received no less than 3 replies before 9:22 this
morning.
It is good to know they are "original" dealer installed for a TR4A, as I
beleived. Mine is not a 4A, but I can live with it. They do look very cool,
and I couldn't image it with anything else. The 48 spoke wheels it was
delivered with were obviously removed some time thereafter, due to strength
problems.
I will stay away from all open flames, and Rich Rock in PA. ;)
After a good cleaning my spokes were grey in color also, as noted by Rich.
There is also a American Racing Magnesium "aluminum identification plate" on
two of the wheels.
I guess the next question is: Can someone provide me a picture of the center
caps? I would be even happier if I could buy a set of 4, in any condition.
Thanks,
Gary
Gary Allgood
62 TR4 CT/3795-LO
www.sltoa.org
----- Original Message -----
From: <Rikrock@aol.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 01, 2001 9:22 AM
Subject: Magnesium TR4 wheels.../ Was TR6 Aftermarket Wheels Identification
>
> In a message dated 01-01-01 04:04:49 EST, Jim_Hill@chsra.wisc.edu writes:
>
> <<
> The down side of true magnesium wheels is that they are subject to
> deterioration over time, >>
>
>
> Gary,
>
> American Racing Wheels. "Silverstones". The ones with the threaded
center
> "nok off" (which is purely decorative) are usually not as wide as the ones
> with the "hex" center. A dealer option, about $76/wheel. All
Silverstones I
> have seen have had painted grey spokes.
>
> Jim is absolutely right. Magnesium deteriorates.
>
> Those old wheels are an accident waiting to happen. In the interest of
> public safety I will be happy to dispose of them for you. I'll even pay
your
> shipping charges and send you four steel wheels in exchange. That goes
for
> anyone with a set of these wheels, even the aluminum ones. Be safe. Just
> send 'em to me...................:>)
>
> Really, give 'em a good look.
>
> Rich Rock
> Pottstown, PA
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