Phil Brooks Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 On a similar note: I have bought (very cheaply) a set of wire wheels 'type 42', hub diameter is 62.5mm, there are 75 splines and the spline length is 37mm. They are 48 spoke wheels. I am hoping to fit these to my 1969 - 13/60 Triumph herald convertible. I am looking at the splines / adjusters that i need to fit these on, there are a lot on ebay and come in at about £200 for a good pair. Does anyone have any advice (other than dont do it! lol) that i need to be aware of? I really like the look of them and it will be the finishing touch to the rebuild. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 The problem with larger wheels is the amount of camber change that Triumph suspension causes. To fit the larger wheels you have to use lower profile tyres with stiffer walls. So the treads can't sit flat on the road and grip suffers. But each to their own.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheherald Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I wouldn't use 48 spoke wheels, I don't think they are strong enough. I had 60 spokes on my 15" wheels when I had my Midge. They replaced a used set of 48 spokes which felt a bit frail. I believe the 48 spokes were standard on 50's sports cars like the MGA etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob dunn Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Wot is the story .I see on face book that wire wheels give you bad handling and are worn out after 10,000 miles . Is this completely true.!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob dunn Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Wot is the story .I see on face book that wire wheels give you bad handling and are worn out after 10,000 miles . Is this completely true.!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Got MGF wheels on my Spit. No obvious camber problems.Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Wire wheels on a small chassis Triumph? They look great on the upside but on the downside, they're difficult to clean and make a flexible car even more flexible.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob dunn Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I have fitted some EX GT6 wire wheels(3000 miles) but did not do much driving on them yet . In Ireland most driving is at 60 mph down long straight roads ,motor way , ruff roads. So not many corners . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docman Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 There is roundtail GT6 owner stateside that just mounted 14 inch wires (I believe they were 5 inches wide) from Dayton - he went with larger brakes and needed the taller wheel.He kept the same oversize tire OD that he had been running with his 13 inch rims. I would have gone lower profile tires to maintain the factory OD and speedometer accuracy.For some reason I think the roundtail proportions just look better with 13 inch rims whereas squaretails seem to lend themselves to 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byakk0 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I wouldn't mind having a set of wires for show purposes, but all the swapping would be tedious, IMHO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drofgum Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hazen,I used to do that. Wires on, on Saturday afternoon. Show on Sunday and wires off after the show. Even did it once with a 200 mile round trip to the show. Cleaning the car got old before swapping the wheels did. All the best, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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