CK's TR6 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 When I went to design my wheel (for the taller / stouter driver), I wanted it to bolt up to the OEM hub. Both my 76 stock wheel and a stock 72 wheel have the same hub and both are dished. Not radically but when you really start measuring, they are dished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 12 hours ago, CK's TR6 said: When I went to design my wheel (for the taller / stouter driver), I wanted it to bolt up to the OEM hub. Both my 76 stock wheel and a stock 72 wheel have the same hub and both are dished. Not radically but when you really start measuring, they are dished. Yes, very slightly - but not when considered in the context of the question or compared to dished steering wheels available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 When I made my wheel, I re-used the factory steel rim and spokes. I determined at the time that there was a small dish, around 3/4" if I recall. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigBogan Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 3:02 AM, Andrew Smith said: Paul, My personal opinion, is that I wouldn't fit a wood rimmed steering wheel (Moto-Lita or otherwise) for all the reasons given above, and more besides. The Triumph design engineers didn't get too many things wrong, the TR6 steering wheels being a good example - the original CP cars had a 15" wheel which was almost perfect, albeit the 'leather' rim was a little thin but with standard 165 tires fitted it presented no problem with flex. Decent ones are rare but do pop up on eBay from time to time. CR cars had a 14.5" rim with a slightly thicker rim and is the prefered option by many for touring (including me on my CP below) and who want the original look, it works very well with 185 or larger tires fitted. Decent CR 14.5" are not so rare and often pop up on eBay and would be my recommendation. Sorry to Hijack the post, but your signature photo's are pure automotive porn and should be encouraged. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iani Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 4/2/2020 at 7:35 PM, Andrew Smith said: Paul, It was flat, see below. Edit: that's not a rip on the rim, it's a cheeky fly! Cheers, Andrew Not entirely correct Andrew, an early CP car wheel was dished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, iani said: Not entirely correct Andrew, an early CP car wheel was dished. Yes Iani, slightly dished, as I've previously corrected myself a few posts above. Edited May 19, 2020 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, BigBogan said: Sorry to Hijack the post, but your signature photo's are pure automotive porn and should be encouraged. Thanks, it's nice to have my photographic efforts appreciated even if associated with porn......maybe a new career is on the horizon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyB1 Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Since 1970 I've had leather rimmed wheels on all my "interesting" cars. However , when I bought my TR4 it had a very nice Moto Lita wood rim wheel fitted. On the 220 mile drive home after purchase I decided that the first job was to swap it for a leather rim. Like other posters, I found it too thin and hard. Incidentally many years ago wood rim wheels were banned from motorsport on safety grounds. It was thought that if the rim was distorted sufficiently in an accident, then there was the possibility of the wood splintering and causing additional injuries. Might be something to bear in mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, MikeyB1 said: Incidentally many years ago wood rim wheels were banned from motorsport on safety grounds. It was thought that if the rim was distorted sufficiently in an accident, then there was the possibility of the wood splintering and causing additional injuries. Might be something to bear in mind. That forms part of the case for keeping the unexciting TR5/250 steering wheel, the only one in the TR lineup so face-friendly in case of a crash. For the rest, shoulder belts might be desirable. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Guys let's stop using these out dated cars and get a new one with airbags, abs, and all the latest crash protection. Gareth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 3 hours ago, MikeyB1 said: Incidentally many years ago wood rim wheels were banned from motorsport on safety grounds. It was thought that if the rim was distorted sufficiently in an accident, then there was the possibility of the wood splintering and causing additional injuries. Might be something to bear in mind. Not so for quite some years now. As quoted in the current "Blue Book" 14.1.3.Steering Wheels. The types least likely to inflict injuries due to breakage should be selected. Uncovered wooden rims should be avoided. As long as the wheel is a continuous metal rim I believe it is accepted even if coated or laminated within wood, I believe the older wooden rims were just that without incorporating a metal rim within and too easily deformed and broken in a crash. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CK's TR6 Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 I used a aluminum disc with wood rings laminated onto the front and back. Here is one of the ones I made prior to gluing. I’ll probably make another out of Baltic birch ply sometime this summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 3 hours ago, CK's TR6 said: Wow that's impressive, you got a finished picture? Gareth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyB1 Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Here's one I made a few years ago. I really wanted a "Brooklands" wheel for my Triumph Midge, but couldn't afford the £300 + for a replica, so made my own from scratch. Really chuffed with the result, and it only cost me £30. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 £30, I'd never have known it was a diy job, looks great. Gareth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CK's TR6 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Gareth, the earlier posting shows the outcome from that wheel (maple one). Here is close up of the Koa one. I have several of these center pieces as I had to buy a half sheet of 6061 anyways for the water jetting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Leather rimmed every time for me. Wood rim may look good, but if you actually want to drive and enjoy your car, leather is much nicer...JMHO of course. simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyB1 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 21 hours ago, Mk2 Chopper said: £30, I'd never have known it was a diy job, looks great. Gareth Thanks for the kind words Gareth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyB1 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 11:08 PM, Motorsport Mickey said: Not so for quite some years now. As quoted in the current "Blue Book" 14.1.3.Steering Wheels. The types least likely to inflict injuries due to breakage should be selected. Uncovered wooden rims should be avoided. As long as the wheel is a continuous metal rim I believe it is accepted even if coated or laminated within wood, I believe the older wooden rims were just that without incorporating a metal rim within and too easily deformed and broken in a crash. Mick Richards 14.1.3 So why would you want a wood rim any way if it had to be covered? Very odd. Beg to differ on the older rims Mick. I'm pretty certain they were all made the same as, or similar to today's wheels. i.e an alloy rim/spoke/ centre with wood rivetted or bonded to either side of the rim. Some of the cheaper ones were even steel and rivetted wood . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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