I run 185 X15's on my BJ8. They do rub on the front seam as Bob says but I
have no issue with the rears even under luggage load. Just trim the font seam
back 3/8 inch and no rubbing issues.
Great handling tire.New England to Phoenix, AZ this past fall with no
problems. 185/70 X 15 work and look better on the BN2.
Randy
Randy Hicks
www.austinhealey100m.com
'56 100 M
'55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans (for sale)
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On Feb 16, 2011, at 7:57 AM, Bob Yule wrote:
>> I am not sure I follow all this. Our experience has been that a 185x15
Vredestein Sprint Classic not only rubs on the inner rear wheel arches, they
also catch on the seam betwen the front shroud and the wings and mud shields
when turning. On the other hand the 185/70x15 does not have any of these
problems, with the same rim (72 spoke 5.5") on the same car.
>> Cheers.......Bob
>> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blair" <rnbmail@yahoo.com>
>> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Vredestein Sprint Classic
>>
>>
>>> Agree with Derek.
>>> The Vred 185x15 are good. The 185x70/15 are not so good - too fat/lower
>>> profile.
>>> Best rim for 185x15 is 5 inch. Have all on my BJ8.
>>>
>>> Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 RNBmail@yahoo.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --- On Tue, 2/15/11, derek.c.job@gmail.com <derek.c.job@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> >>> Yes they will fit. They are also are
>>>> very good tyres
>>>>
>>>> Its a question of what you want the car to look like.
>>>>
>>>> 165s are original and suit cars with 48 spoke wheels and
>>>> original width rims. The 185s suit 72 spoke wheels and 5 or
>>>> 5.5 in width rims
>>>>
>>>> Just my 2c
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> Subject: [Healeys] Vredestein Sprint Classic
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I have started to think on the tyre choice. Vredestein
>>>> offers a promissing
>>>> option with the Classic range.
>>>> Will the 185 R05 fit under the arches of my BN4, or shall I
>>>> buy 165s?
>>>> Any other tyres to go for?
>>>>
>>>> Gergo
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