> I read somewhere that Triumph went to 60 spokes shortly after TR4 production
> started. The 48 spokes were not strong enough due to the wider track of the
> TR4. I think it may have been as early as the 63 run. My 63 project came with
> 60 spoke wheels and they look their age!
>
> Bob
Not track width. Weight.
But the 48-spoke design was marginal even on the TR3.
Our TR4 came new with 48s wearing old tires. One of the first things I did was
replace them with new Dayton 60-spokes and fresh tires. Never been sorry. I
can feel the difference.
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Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1993 Suburban,
1994 Miata C package
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