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Just a thought.....would it be advisable to replace the coil to see if that helps? I see that stalling is one if the symptoms of a coil on the way out. Clive

That's good to hear.

Are your revs dropping off OK though?

Seems to be commonly acknowledged as a thing this stalling under braking. Can totally see why a TR2 without electric fuel pumps would do it....but not my 3a? Some interesting points being made here which I'll follow up on. Clive

I'll check the oil levels in the dampers for sure. Always found it tricky to guesstimate the level....thanks for the suggestion though. Encouraging that you had the exact same symptoms Rod1883. Clive

I don't think so? Pretty standard. Clive

Hello everyone Yes my 59 TR3a is still stalling at junctions. It happens when coming to a halt under braking. When I depress the clutch into neutral, the revs frop off and the engine stalls. I've tried putting it in neutral at speed but then it just idles as it should. Is it possible that the braking is involved somehow? I think it's going to be either fuel starvation or spark deprivation? The car idles absolutely fine at all other times. Many thanks Clive

Thanks Dougal. Yes the CN36 dimensions are the ones I'm thinking about for a TR3 (on TR6 rims) I don't like the concept of a modern R15 tyre at all. Clive

Dougal, thanks for your indepth response. I agree with much of what you say re fatter tyres and the complexities that need to be addressed if you go down that route. (185 and above being OTT for road use) I'd really like to know what your opinion is on putting a classic 175 tyre on TR6 steel rims on a 3A. Many thanks Clive

Nice Bob.....would the above trims fit onto the early TR6 wheels with pegs for the rostyle trims? Clive

Some great personal impressions coming in on this post....many thanks. What I'd like to do is get some TR6 steel wheels, get some good quality 175s on them and then see if I can fit the triumph logo pressed hub caps to them. Clive

Thanks for taking the time for such a comprehensive reply John....love the fact you use your TR so extensively! I Hope to increase my usage next year too. Clive

155s just look wrong to me. As has been stated 175s could be a very good compromise between 165 and 185/195. Clive

What kind of 175s are you running John?....do you feel they are better than 165s all things being equal? Clive

I suspect you're right. Seems like a good compromise. Clive