Clayton,
I don't have an 'A' but from my 'B' wires I'd say:
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayton Kirkwood <kirkwood@garlic.com>
To: mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, September 10, 1998 10:02 PM
Subject: 62 MGA II wire wheel q's
>Have a 62 A II with wire wheels. Don't know lots about wire wheels. I
>presume that they require tubes but not sure.
>1. What are a good set of tires (not into the track thing :>)
Barney probably can give you better advice here, but I running
185/65's on my 'B' and they look and drive great.
>2. Do I need tubes?
Yes.
>3. Will tubes work correctly with tubeless tires or do I need to go with
>tube tires?
They'll work with tubeless fine. Make sure the tubes are the right size
for the tire. If they have a fold in them when inflated in the tire,
they will
eventually crack along the fold.
>4. Are radials better in this day and age/can I even find non-radials (and
>would I even want them?
I'd so yes, go with the radials ( others may disagree....).
>5. If I understand the tire world (????) tubeless vs tubed tires seat
>differently on the rims. If this is true, am I stuck?
no you're not stuck, radial will work just fine.
>6. Can the spoke ends in the rim be properly sealed to be air tight and
then
>run tubeless?
NO.
>7. I've read/heard that the rim can be easily damaged by the typical "tire
>store experts". If so, what do I look for in a place or do I have to go to
>the english tire specialist?
Look for a shop with a 'Mag' wheel machine ( one that holds the wheel by
the rim, not by the center), and someone who knows how to use it. A
lot of the 'jiffy tire' shops hire folks off the street that don't know
squat
about tubes or wires. The machines that hold the wheel by the center
can put excessive stress on the wires and twist the assembly out of
shape when unmounting the old tire. Make sure the wheels is taped
properly before installing the new tire/tube, that is the line of spoke
nuts
running aroung the inside of the wheel must be covered to keep from
puncturing the new tube ( always us new tubes...). There are wheel bands
and wide teflon tape sold for this purpose( British Wire Wheel, Moss,
etc.), some folks have made their own using cut sections of old tubes.
The most common cause of leaking tube installations is getting the tube
pinched between the wheel and the tire when installing, also make sure
the tube is install the right way around. The valve stem is offset
slightly
to one side and must be installed correctly into the wheel, otherwise a
lot of pressure will be put on the stem when inflated cause a failure.
>8 Is that enough questions?
No. If you don't know, ask.....
>Live in the Sacto, Ca area.
>
>Clayton Kirkwood
>(916) 663-2368
>kirkwood@garlic.com
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