Clifford Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Hi, just looking for some advice regarding wire wheels for the TR3a. Were black painted wires ever an option in the day? I know that silver/grey ones were as well as chrome. I think black look great depending on body colour but don't want to hurt authenticity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Hello Clifford, Welcome to the Forum.... You’ve got one of the worlds all time greatest cars... so, I would say, fit whatever wheels best suit you! The real ‘expertise’ will hopefully be on the way shortly.. In the meantime here’s my tuppence worth; for the 3A silver painted was the common option (don’t think chrome was an option - that was more for Jag’s, Astons and the odd pretentious MG) Definitely I’ve seen early side screen cars with painted wires and, fully agree with you, painted on the 3A also looks great... In the meantime, don’t be in any doubt that you have come to the best source of information available here at this Forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) TR3As were only silver-painted wire wheels from stock, or on special exception to make a sale, chrome wheels were allowed to be specified by the selling dealer (they weren't a standard offering). There are folks who like the look of body-colored wires (or another color, I guess) to remind them of the first few years when TR wheels *were* body colored or to remind them of a different era. Julian Richards, gearhead neolithic archaeologist, for example, runs BRG wires on his BRG TR3A 'cause it reminds him of the 1930s. To each his own. Don't let "correct" stop you from doing what you want, unless of course concours is what you want. Julian's car in front of Wilton House, May 2017: Edited August 8, 2019 by Don H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clifford Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Don H. said: TR3As were only silver-painted wire wheels from stock, or on special exception to make a sale, allowed to be specified by the selling dealer (they weren't a standard offering). There are folks who like the look of body-colored wires (or another color, I guess) to remind them of the first few years when TR wheels *were* body colored or to remind them of a different era. Julian Richards, gearhead neolithic archaeologist, for example, runs BRG wires on his BRG TR3A 'cause it reminds him of the 1930s. To each his own. Don't let "correct" stop you from doing what you want, unless of course concours is what you want. Julian's car in front of Wilton House, May 2017: Many thanks, Don, for the advice. Lovely photos too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Very handsome! I am a fan of dark body coloured wires on 2/3s. Also, some interesting mods on that car. Any more views of it Don? Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niklas Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 My TR3 has wires in RAL 7016 colour. See http://www.carrosso.nl/for sale/triumph tr3.html Not black, but dark blue/grey finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Hi niklas ~ You have a beautiful TR. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 An alternative viewpoint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Hi, my TR4A came with silver painted wire wheel by accident as I hoped to get one. I love it like this. But after now about 10 years I would like them black and for a first impression I did not clean them for the last year. That looks great on the front wheels, rear wheels sadly still are clean.... Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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