dpb Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Hello, bit of an ignorant question i'm afraid. will tr4a wire wheels ( currently with tyres 165 HR 15), fit a tr3a (currently with very old wires and tyres 185/70 VR 15) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleo's Dad Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Definitely Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpb Posted October 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Well thank you Cleo's Dad, that was very positive! Cheers Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 What have you managed to fit in the spare wheel compartment? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpb Posted October 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 13 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: What have you managed to fit in the spare wheel compartment? Not tried yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smithfire67 Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 On 10/2/2023 at 6:29 PM, dpb said: Hello, bit of an ignorant question i'm afraid. will tr4a wire wheels ( currently with tyres 165 HR 15), fit a tr3a (currently with very old wires and tyres 185/70 VR 15) May I ask what the handling is like with 185s? Always wondered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 8 hours ago, Smithfire67 said: May I ask what the handling is like with 185s? Always wondered. I have TR6 wires with 185/70s on my 3a. I`ve always been happy with them, but almost certainly do not drive fast enough to find their limits. at a guess they will hang on longer and let go more suddenly. I have never driven the car with 165s fitted so cannot compare. For a spare I had an old 165/80 Firestone which fitted in the 3a compartment easily fully inflated, but I decided to buy a new 165 and fitted to the same wheel would not go in, so I keep it deflated with an electric pump in the wheel centre, and a bag for the removed 185 which needs to be slotted behind the seats for the journey home with a ratchet strap between the rear seat belt mounts to stop it hitting me on the head. Not a problem if you have a boot rack. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smithfire67 Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Ralph Whitaker said: I have TR6 wires with 185/70s on my 3a. I`ve always been happy with them, but almost certainly do not drive fast enough to find their limits. at a guess they will hang on longer and let go more suddenly. I have never driven the car with 165s fitted so cannot compare. For a spare I had an old 165/80 Firestone which fitted in the 3a compartment easily fully inflated, but I decided to buy a new 165 and fitted to the same wheel would not go in, so I keep it deflated with an electric pump in the wheel centre, and a bag for the removed 185 which needs to be slotted behind the seats for the journey home with a ratchet strap between the rear seat belt mounts to stop it hitting me on the head. Not a problem if you have a boot rack. Ralph Thanks Ralph.....is the low speed maneuvering a chore? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Ralph Whitaker said: I have TR6 wires with 185/70s on my 3a. I`ve always been happy with them, but almost certainly do not drive fast enough to find their limits. at a guess they will hang on longer and let go more suddenly. I have never driven the car with 165s fitted so cannot compare. For a spare I had an old 165/80 Firestone which fitted in the 3a compartment easily fully inflated, but I decided to buy a new 165 and fitted to the same wheel would not go in, so I keep it deflated with an electric pump in the wheel centre, and a bag for the removed 185 which needs to be slotted behind the seats for the journey home with a ratchet strap between the rear seat belt mounts to stop it hitting me on the head. Not a problem if you have a boot rack. Ralph I presume your spare is not a TR6 wheel ? Bob P.S. I am running 165/80 on TR6 wheels & very happy with them. 155 on a 4" rim as a spare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 47 minutes ago, Lebro said: I am running 165/80 on TR6 wheels & very happy with them. 155 on a 4" rim as a spare Same here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimG Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 On 10/2/2023 at 6:29 PM, dpb said: Hello, bit of an ignorant question i'm afraid. will tr4a wire wheels ( currently with tyres 165 HR 15), fit a tr3a (currently with very old wires and tyres 185/70 VR 15) Beware of old tyres. there is a date mark near the DOT symbol on side wall. https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/advice/tyre-basics/tyre-markings-explained Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 On 10/4/2023 at 8:51 AM, Lebro said: I presume your spare is not a TR6 wheel ? Bob Correct, it is a narrower wheel, TR4 I think. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 Be careful with the legality and insurance implications of a different sized wheel and tyre for your spare. Fine until you fit it, but once you’ve done that you could be in all manner of trouble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 17 minutes ago, david ferry said: Be careful with the legality and insurance implications of a different sized wheel and tyre for your spare. Fine until you fit it, but once you’ve done that you could be in all manner of trouble. Yes, covered that issue many times before. I`ll take my chances if it means getting home. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 I have a Volvo V40 space saver in the spare wheel hole It is a 135/90 x15 Goes in fully inflated with room to get your arm over the top of it. Painted it silver so it looks from a distance like the real thing rather than something else Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpb Posted October 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 Hello all Just for completness, i have only just bought the 3a, it has VERY old tyres and wires that seem less than perfect. I have a 4A with minilites which i prefer to the wires i got with it . So by happy accident i have a set of wires with newish tyres that can now go on the 3. Still haven't tried putting a spare in though. Cheers Dave On 10/2/2023 at 8:45 PM, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: What have you managed to fit in the spare wheel compartment? Not tried yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpb Posted October 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 And a bit more info, The 3a has oldish 72 spoke wires, with a 48 spoke spare wheel - to fit in the compartment i assume. The 4a has 60 spoke all round. Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Read Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 On 10/2/2023 at 8:45 PM, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: What have you managed to fit in the spare wheel compartment? I have 165/80/15 tyres on my 3A . I have a 155/15 fit as a space saver, get me out of trouble as a spare it goes in nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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