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Hi All,
I have just purchased a 1959 TR3a and plan on installing Dayton chrome wire wheels with knockoffs and stainless steel spokes, but not sure which model to order. The factory was non-committal and not much help. The guy at the Roadster Factory had a lot of info but said the tubeless wheels are not receommended as they will leak. But the factory says that no, they do not leak. The factory said the 5" wide wheels will "fill up the wheel well" but could not say if they would rub but did say they would be stronger and safer and accept tubeless tires so I could order better tires than what can be used, or even ordered, for the 4.5", 60 spoke wheels. I can use a thinner wheel for the spare. So which way to go? I can order 60 spoke wheels 4.5" wide or 72 spoke wheels 5" wide for only $20.00 more per wheel as compared to the cost for the 60 spoke wheels. So, now I am totally confused. What is the best Dayton chromed wire wheel for a 59 TR3a that will be a fair weather weekly driver but never raced. Comments will be truly appreciated.
I have just purchased a 1959 TR3a and plan on installing Dayton chrome wire wheels with knockoffs and stainless steel spokes, but not sure which model to order. The factory was non-committal and not much help. The guy at the Roadster Factory had a lot of info but said the tubeless wheels are not receommended as they will leak. But the factory says that no, they do not leak. The factory said the 5" wide wheels will "fill up the wheel well" but could not say if they would rub but did say they would be stronger and safer and accept tubeless tires so I could order better tires than what can be used, or even ordered, for the 4.5", 60 spoke wheels. I can use a thinner wheel for the spare. So which way to go? I can order 60 spoke wheels 4.5" wide or 72 spoke wheels 5" wide for only $20.00 more per wheel as compared to the cost for the 60 spoke wheels. So, now I am totally confused. What is the best Dayton chromed wire wheel for a 59 TR3a that will be a fair weather weekly driver but never raced. Comments will be truly appreciated.