- 1. Wire Wheels and my 67 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "F. J. MacFarlane" <n5bgy@flash.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2002 20:46:20 -0600
- I have recently discovered that I need to replace some wire wheels in the near future. I'd like to get the widest, tallest wheels possible so I can use lower profile tires than those skinny 80-series
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00175.html (8,130 bytes)
- 2. Re: Wire Wheels and my 67 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarCoMail@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2002 22:10:14 EST
- Yes you can use 14 x 5.5 you can get Dunlops or Daytons for them in either painted or chrome. If you get 60 or 72 spoke in Daytons you can get tubeless in most cases which I love. I prefer the Dayto
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00177.html (10,299 bytes)
- 3. RE: Wire Wheels and my 67 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:27:55 -0800
- I tend to be conservative, as I've struggled with tire interference for many years. The 185/70 14" tire is readily available, and that mounted on a 14" X 5.5" wheel should not cause interference, an
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00198.html (9,841 bytes)
- 4. Re: Wire Wheels and my 67 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
- Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 09:40:53 -0800
- MGCs used 15" wheels without any modifications, so I imagine they would be fine. The tire size question is what requires clarification... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View,
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00202.html (8,648 bytes)
- 5. Re: Wire Wheels and my 67 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 12:59:28 EST
- Non-stock, but factory optional. I sold a set of these on a TR-3 I had - with 196 x 60 tires on them. I use TR-6 5.5" wheels on our MGC with 185 x 70 tires with no problems. Bill /// or try http://ww
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00205.html (7,884 bytes)
- 6. Re: Wire Wheels and my 67 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "F. J. MacFarlane" <n5bgy@flash.net>
- Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 18:25:52 -0600
- Anyone have info on the below combination (185/65 R 15, 5.5" wide wheels I suspect...true statement Kelvin?) and body/suspension interference? I'm seeking knowledge to make the cost trades so I can g
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00217.html (9,057 bytes)
- 7. Re: Wire Wheels and my 67 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: JAMES SCHULTE <schultejim@prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 18:26:30 -0800 (PST)
- I just bought 185 65 15 Pirelli 4000 sp tires for my MGC They fit perfect. They were 85.00 each with mounting and balancing. I tried 195 70 15 and they were to wide. Meaning they were really close a
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00221.html (10,151 bytes)
- 8. RE: Wire Wheels and my 67 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 09:34:32 -0800
- Ok, let's get a summation here. Please chime in if anything is inaccurate, or you have additional info. Lawrie has 185/65 15" tires on the TR6 72 spoke 5.5" wheels. minor rubbing, with no fender modi
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00240.html (8,900 bytes)
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