British Wire is in CA. 800-732-9866
doug russell wrote:
> British Wire??? I thought British Wire was UK manufacture
> representative here
> in the US for lbc wiring and accessories. I did not realize they also
> did
> wheels. Is this the same British Wire in Chicago at 708-481-9050???
>
> If not, who are you referring to???
>
> Dr. Doug
>
> A bunch of wired MGs in my garage
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net On Behalf Of KENNETH PORTER
> Sent: Monday, September 15, 1997 6:07 PM
> To: Gary Burrell
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Wire Wheels, tires etc.
>
> Gary:
> I had British Wire rebuild my wire wheels (MG TC). they came back
> better
> than new. Don't spend excessive money on new wheels when a rebuild is
> just as good. also their tire prices were the lowest of three three
> places that quoted. The prices ranged from $260 Moss to $136 British
> wire. The wheels were returned with the tires mounted and balanced.
> KEn
>
> Gary Burrell wrote:
>
> > Well, I had a flat on my B on the weekend. Which caused me to look
> > at my tires and notice a lot of sidewall cracking. So I need new
> > tires.
> >
> > This in turn causes me to consider moving up one of the items on my
> > major acquisition list. Namely new wire wheels. When I restored my
>
> > car I had my current (originally chrome) wires sand blasted and
> > painted, and while they look all right they just will never
> compare
> > to chrome.
> >
> > Anyway Browsing the British Wire Wheels catalog I see I have
> > several choices to consider.
> >
> > Dayton vrs Dunlop
> >
> > Dunlop are all chrome, whereas Dayton has stainless steel spokes,
> > which are supposed to be stronger. If I go for dayton is it worth
> it
> > to get the show polish on the stainless spokes. (How much duller
> > is this than chrome)
> >
> > 60 vrs 72 spoke.
> >
> > Do I go for the larger rims. Then I can use 185/70R14 as opposed
> > to the much harder to find 165R14. I think there has been some
> > mention of the larger tires causing problems. Any input?
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > Gary
> >
> > --
> > Gary Burrell
> > Design Engineer
> > Pentek Inc. One Park Way, Upper Saddle River NJ 07458
> > Phone: (201)818-5900 Fax: (201)818-5941 Email:garyb@pentek.com
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