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Re: [Healeys] BJ8---Tire Question

To: tomfelts@windstream.net, healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8---Tire Question
From: Robert Blair <rnbmail@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:39:36 -0800 (PST)
Tom,

On a BJ8 I would go for the 5 inch and 185 - rub in minimal if any -
maybe some on full lock.  If you go 41/2 inch stay with 165.

Robert.

--- tomfelts@windstream.net wrote:

> It's time to re-tire the BJ8.  I'm looking at the
> Vredesteins----165R15 or 185R15.  I also will be buying new wires. 
> Was thinking of keeping the 5" wires.  
> 
> Question---Which of the two listed tires fit best on the 5" wheels?
>            Should I get the wider wheels and a wider tire?
>            If I get the wider wheels, how much rub do you get on the
> car--inner/outer wells?
> 
> I've heard great things about the Kumho tires as well, but I like the
> look of the Vresestines better----plus I have been using them on my E
> and love em.
> 
> TIA
> Tom 
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                      Robert N. Blair
  65 Yellow BJ8
  rnbmail@yahoo.com

   
  















      
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