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FR Burkhart

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I need to replace wheels and tires on my 1975 TR6. Currently the steel rims and 205/70 r15 tires (9 years old). There is so much conflicting information on the web that I am seeking the advice of the Triumph gurus. Looking at the Konig Rewind. Size is listed at 15 x 7. RimmerBros has a similar, but not as pretty, wheel at 15 x 5. Some articles say that the Konig will fit but there may be some rubbing (reverse a bolt on the front suspension and maybe the rear shocks will rub) and other articles say all is well. For tires, looking at Pirelli 205/70 r15 Four Seasons tire. My Triumph is stock suspension.

Suggestions, considerations, recommendations?

Thank you,
Frank Burkhart
Fairfax, CA
 
Just had the GC360's (15x6) delivered for the 250. Will be mounting185HR15 Universal Sports to them.

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Looks like a great wheel and tire combination. The GS360 is definitely worth looking at - and solves the problem of tire rubbing.

Thank you,
 
I have the Konig Rewinds on my TR250, I have had 205/60 and 205/65 tires on the car. The only rub I get was on lock or close to full lock in reverse, some grinding of the upper front suspension and some thin spacers 1/8" or 1/4" I think, fixed it.

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Two points Look at 18 Racing web page SCCA Cert, and not made in China. On my TR6 1973 I went to 16 inch rimes and tires many more options now days. I did have to add wheel spacer and new studs all from Summit Racing ( studs, spacers, and tires ) MF
 
Page 2 my wheels I fit TR logo in center also MF
 

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IMHO.....205/70 tyres are too big...[seems to be an American thing]:smile:.
I would not use wheels any larger than 5 1/2-6". And tyres not larger than 195-205/65.
Stick with mag wheels not wires, and be careful of the back space.
 
Thank you - that fits with the various pieces of information on the web. I think the Konig seem to be the best answer. Thank you for the help.
 
FR Burkhart said:
Looks like a great wheel and tire combination. The GS360 is definitely worth looking at - and solves the problem of tire rubbing.

Thank you,
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Your welcome. I stayed with that size as I want and enjoy the feel of how a car drives as it was designed. The Universals are a pretty close modern copy of the Michelin X's that were an option. The fellows at Lucas make the point;

https://www.lucasclassictires.com/Triumph-Tires_c238.htm
 
malbaby said:
IMHO.....205/70 tyres are too big...[seems to be an American thing]:smile:.
I would not use wheels any larger than 5 1/2-6". And tyres not larger than 195-205/65.
Stick with mag wheels not wires, and be careful of the back space.
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I completely agree with this. These cars came from the factory with relatively narrow wheels and tires, much narrower than we use today. Larger wheels are helpful, but only to a point. As the wheel and tire get larger, unsprung weight increases, and it takes more power to spin them up. It's like having a heavy flywheel.

I'm using 15 x 6 VTO wheels in 195/65R15 size. I think that's about the limit, and I sometimes wonder if that's even a little wide.
 
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