On Tue, 14 Jul 1998 ArthurK101@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 98-07-13 22:38:20 EDT, you write:
>
> > While shopping for wheels, a thought occurs. Which are stronger, 48, 60 or
> > 72 spoke. I would think "more is better" but I've been wrong on my
> > engineering before. Also, will a TR6 72 spoke fit on my TR3 splines?
> Ken, more is stronger. Triumph moved from 48 for TR2/3's to 60 for
> TR4's and later to 72. The reason was that the engine displacement was
> getting bigger and the thought was that more torque etc. would require
> more robust wheels. Someone else will have to answer the "TR6 to TR3
> splines" question. Cheers.
With these wheels, more spokes also mean wider rims. The 72-spoke wheels
might be too wide to fit comfortably under TR3 fenders without fouling the
bodywork or possibly the suspension. AFAIK, any of the wheels should fit
the splines, though.
--Andy
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