Subject: Re: [Healeys] (no subject)

From: Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 6 May 2025 08:52:54 -0700

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Mitchell,

Tires are a somewhat contentious issue in the Healey world. I do have a
background in the automotive world and started with the basics to pick a
tire. Originally my car had 4" wide rims which limited the tire choice to a
165 HR 15. I upgraded to 4.5" wide rims which opens up a number of
possibilities. The second consideration is to match the sidewall height of
the original tires for a couple of reasons. The profile of the wheel well
on our Healey is basically the same for all models. The tires should have
an OD close to the original Roadspeed 5.90H15 to maintain the right look.
Another consideration is the tire is a part of the suspension system and
the sidewall of the tire influences the ride. A lower sidewall tends to
produce a stiffer and harsher ride.

I chose the Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 and am very happy with the look, ride
and performance. If your BJ8 is a phase 2 with the raised suspension in my
opinion the 165 HR 15 has too small a diameter and doesn't look at home
within the wheel well profile. For the same reason I think the 185/70HR15
profile tires look out of place as well.

For comparison this is the table I put together to help pick out tires. All
of these will fit a 4.5" - 5" wide rim. The wider tires could have
clearance issues but reports are they do fit.

Tire Size  Inflated Diameter   Inflated Width
Road Speed RS5 5.90H15                    26.0                  6.4
Michelin XAS  165 HR 15                    25.4                  6.6
Michelin XAS  180 HR 15                    26.8                  6.9
Vredestein Sprint Classic 165HR15                    25.4
6.6
Vredestein Sprint Classic 185HR15                    26.7
7.4
Vredestein Sprint Classic 185/70HR15                    25.2
7.4

Hope this helps. The list has been quiet for a while so maybe this post
will start a tire controversy!

Harold

On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6:34=E2=80=AFPM Hank Leach via Healeys <
[email-masked]> wrote:

> I use that tire on my BJ8 as it is closest to the original bias 590s. The
> 180 may affect your speedometer reading and could rub the sidelight wires
> but many use that size no matter. Anything bigger for sure will rub. Here
> is the look of the 165 with 60s in the the wheel well. Hank
> --------------------
>
> From: "Mitch Simmons" <[email-masked]>
> To: <[email-masked]>
> Sent: May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM PDT
> Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
> Hello,
> anyone have recent experience with .....Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires? I am
> considering them on my 66 BJ8......LMK....I have Dayton 60 spoke
> rims......Also considering Michelin XAS 180HR15...BUT not sure they will
> work with 4.5 inch wide rims (any experience with those would be
> appreciated ..as well
>
> Thanks
> Mitchell
>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">Mitchell,<div><br></div><div>Tires are a somewhat contenti=
ous=C2=A0issue in the Healey world. I do have a background=C2=A0in the auto=
motive world and started with the basics to pick a tire. Originally my car =
had 4&quot; wide rims which limited the tire choice to a 165 HR 15. I upgra=
ded to 4.5&quot; wide rims which opens up a number of possibilities. The se=
cond consideration is to match the sidewall height of the original tires fo=
r a couple of reasons. The profile of the wheel well on our Healey is basic=
ally the same for all models. The tires should have an OD close to the orig=
inal=C2=A0Roadspeed 5.90H15 to maintain the right look. Another considerati=
on is the tire is a part of the suspension system and the sidewall of the t=
ire influences the ride. A lower sidewall tends to produce a stiffer and ha=
rsher ride.</div><div><br></div><div>I chose the Michelin XAS 	180 HR 15 an=
d am very happy with the look, ride and performance. If your BJ8 is a phase=
 2 with the raised suspension in my opinion=C2=A0the 165 HR 15 has too smal=
l a diameter and doesn&#39;t look at home within the wheel well profile. Fo=
r the same reason I think the 185/70HR15 profile tires look out of place as=
 well.</div><div><br></div><div>For comparison this is the table I put toge=
ther to help pick out tires. All of these will fit a 4.5&quot; - 5&quot; wi=
de rim. The wider tires could have clearance issues but reports are they do=
 fit.</div><div><br></div><div><table border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"0" cellsp=
acing=3D"0" width=3D"485" style=3D"border-collapse:collapse;width:364pt">

 <colgroup><col width=3D"187" style=3D"width:140pt">
 <col width=3D"90" style=3D"width:68pt">
 <col width=3D"113" style=3D"width:85pt">
 <col width=3D"95" style=3D"width:71pt">
 </colgroup><tbody><tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" width=3D"187" style=3D"height:12.7=
5pt;width:140pt;border:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">Tire</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" width=3D"90" style=3D"border-left:none;width:68p=
t;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt so=
lid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding=
-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Ari=
al;vertical-align:bottom">Size</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl26" width=3D"113" style=3D"border-left:none;width:85=
pt;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt s=
olid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;paddin=
g-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Ar=
ial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0Inflated
  Diameter=C2=A0</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl26" width=3D"95" style=3D"border-left:none;width:71p=
t;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt so=
lid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding=
-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Ari=
al;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0Inflated
  Width=C2=A0</td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top=
:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowt=
ext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;pa=
dding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-a=
lign:bottom">Road Speed
  RS5</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-a=
lign:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid w=
indowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowte=
xt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">5.90H15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
 26.0 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 6.4 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top=
:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowt=
ext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;pa=
dding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-a=
lign:bottom">Michelin XAS=C2=A0</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-a=
lign:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid w=
indowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowte=
xt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">165 HR 15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
 25.4 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 6.6 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top=
:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowt=
ext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;pa=
dding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-a=
lign:bottom">Michelin XAS=C2=A0</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-a=
lign:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid w=
indowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowte=
xt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">180 HR 15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
 26.8 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 6.9 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top=
:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowt=
ext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;pa=
dding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-a=
lign:bottom">Vredestein
  Sprint Classic</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-a=
lign:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid w=
indowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowte=
xt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">165HR15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
 25.4 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 6.6 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top=
:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowt=
ext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;pa=
dding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-a=
lign:bottom">Vredestein
  Sprint Classic</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-a=
lign:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid w=
indowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowte=
xt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">185HR15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
 26.7 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 7.4 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top=
:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowt=
ext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;pa=
dding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-a=
lign:bottom">Vredestein
  Sprint Classic</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-a=
lign:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid w=
indowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowte=
xt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">185/70HR15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
 25.2 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border=
-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-=
top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;=
font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 7.4 </td>
 </tr>

</tbody></table></div><br><div>Hope this helps. The list has been quiet for=
 a while so maybe this post will start a tire controversy!</div><div><br></=
div><div>Harold</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class=3D"=
gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On=
 Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6:34=E2=80=AFPM Hank Leach via Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"=
mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></d=
iv><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;bord=
er-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div>I use that tire o=
n my BJ8 as it is closest to the original bias 590s. The 180 may affect you=
r speedometer reading and could rub the sidelight wires but many use that s=
ize no matter. Anything bigger for sure will rub. Here is the look of the 1=
65 with 60s in the the wheel well. Hank<br>-------------------- <br><br>Fro=
m: &quot;Mitch Simmons&quot; &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]=
" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <br>To: &lt;<a href=3D=
"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a=
>&gt; <br>Sent: May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM PDT <br>Subject: [Healeys] (no subje=
ct) </div>
<div>Hello,
<div>anyone have recent experience with .....Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires? I =
am considering them on my 66 BJ8......LMK....I have Dayton 60 spoke rims...=
...Also considering Michelin XAS 180HR15...BUT not sure they will work with=
 4.5 inch wide rims (any experience with those would be appreciated ..as we=
ll</div>
<div>=C2=A0</div>
<div>Thanks</div>
<div>Mitchell</div>
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Mitchell,

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Coker Tire states on their website a rim width of 5=E2=80=9D to =
6.5=E2=80=9D for the Michelin XAS 180HR15 89H. Great tire, I just =
installed them for a second time last May.

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https://cokertire.com/tires/michelin-xas-180hr15-89h.html

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=E2=80=9962 BT7

John

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From: Healeys <[email-masked]> On Behalf Of Harold =
Manifold
Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:53 AM
To: [email-masked]
Cc: [email-masked]
Subject: Re: [Healeys] (no subject)

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Mitchell,

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Tires are a somewhat contentious issue in the Healey world. I do have a =
background in the automotive world and started with the basics to pick a =
tire. Originally my car had 4" wide rims which limited the tire choice =
to a 165 HR 15. I upgraded to 4.5" wide rims which opens up a number of =
possibilities. The second consideration is to match the sidewall height =
of the original tires for a couple of reasons. The profile of the wheel =
well on our Healey is basically the same for all models. The tires =
should have an OD close to the original Roadspeed 5.90H15 to maintain =
the right look. Another consideration is the tire is a part of the =
suspension system and the sidewall of the tire influences the ride. A =
lower sidewall tends to produce a stiffer and harsher ride.

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I chose the Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 and am very happy with the look, ride =
and performance. If your BJ8 is a phase 2 with the raised suspension in =
my opinion the 165 HR 15 has too small a diameter and doesn't look at =
home within the wheel well profile. For the same reason I think the =
185/70HR15 profile tires look out of place as well.

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For comparison this is the table I put together to help pick out tires. =
All of these will fit a 4.5" - 5" wide rim. The wider tires could have =
clearance issues but reports are they do fit.

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Tire

Size

 Inflated Diameter=20

 Inflated Width=20

Road Speed RS5

5.90H15

                   26.0=20

                 6.4=20

Michelin XAS=20

165 HR 15

                   25.4=20

                 6.6=20

Michelin XAS=20

180 HR 15

                   26.8=20

                 6.9=20

Vredestein Sprint Classic

165HR15

                   25.4=20

                 6.6=20

Vredestein Sprint Classic

185HR15

                   26.7=20

                 7.4=20

Vredestein Sprint Classic

185/70HR15

                   25.2=20

                 7.4=20

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Hope this helps. The list has been quiet for a while so maybe this post =
will start a tire controversy!

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Harold

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On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6:34=E2=80=AFPM Hank Leach via Healeys =

I use that tire on my BJ8 as it is closest to the original bias 590s. =
The 180 may affect your speedometer reading and could rub the sidelight =
wires but many use that size no matter. Anything bigger for sure will =
rub. Here is the look of the 165 with 60s in the the wheel well. Hank
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From: "Mitch Simmons" <[email-masked] =
Sent: May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM PDT=20
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)=20

Hello,=20

anyone have recent experience with .....Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires? I am =
considering them on my 66 BJ8......LMK....I have Dayton 60 spoke =
rims......Also considering Michelin XAS 180HR15...BUT not sure they will =
work with 4.5 inch wide rims (any experience with those would be =
appreciated ..as well

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Thanks

Mitchell

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Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys =
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class=3DWordSection1><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Mitchell,<o:p=
></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p>&nbsp;</=
o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Coker Tire =
states on their website a rim width of 5=E2=80=9D to 6.5=E2=80=9D for =
the Michelin XAS 180HR15 89H. Great tire, I just installed them for a =
second time last May.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p>&nbsp;</=
o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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href=3D"https://cokertire.com/tires/michelin-xas-180hr15-89h.html">https:=
//cokertire.com/tires/michelin-xas-180hr15-89h.html</a><o:p></o:p></span>=
</p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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BT7<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>John<o:p></o:=
p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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o:p></span></p><div style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 =
1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span><=
/b><span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> =
Healeys &lt;[email-masked]&gt; <b>On Behalf Of =
</b>Harold Manifold<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:53 =
AM<br><b>To:</b> [email-masked]<br><b>Cc:</b> =
[email-masked]<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] (no =
subject)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Mitchell,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Tires are a somewhat contentious&nbsp;issue in the =
Healey world. I do have a background&nbsp;in the automotive world and =
started with the basics to pick a tire. Originally my car had 4&quot; =
wide rims which limited the tire choice to a 165 HR 15. I upgraded to =
4.5&quot; wide rims which opens up a number of possibilities. The second =
consideration is to match the sidewall height of the original tires for =
a couple of reasons. The profile of the wheel well on our Healey is =
basically the same for all models. The tires should have an OD close to =
the original&nbsp;Roadspeed 5.90H15 to maintain the right look. Another =
consideration is the tire is a part of the suspension system and the =
sidewall of the tire influences the ride. A lower sidewall tends to =
produce a stiffer and harsher ride.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>I =
chose the Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 and am very happy with the look, ride =
and performance. If your BJ8 is a phase 2 with the raised suspension in =
my opinion&nbsp;the 165 HR 15 has too small a diameter and doesn't look =
at home within the wheel well profile. For the same reason I think the =
185/70HR15 profile tires look out of place as =
well.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>For comparison this is the table I put together to =
help pick out tires. All of these will fit a 4.5&quot; - 5&quot; wide =
rim. The wider tires could have clearance issues but reports are they do =
fit.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><table =
class=3DMsoNormalTable border=3D0 cellspacing=3D0 cellpadding=3D0 =
width=3D485 style=3D'width:364.0pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td width=3D187 valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'width:140.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt =
0in .75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tire<o:p></o:p>=
</span></p></td><td width=3D91 valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'width:68.0pt;border:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in .75pt;height:12.75pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Size<o:p></o:p>=
</span></p></td><td width=3D113 valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'width:85.0pt;border:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in .75pt;height:12.75pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;Inflated =
Diameter&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=3D95 valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'width:71.0pt;border:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in .75pt;height:12.75pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;Inflated =
Width&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Road Speed =
RS5<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5.90H15<o:p></o=
:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.0 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 6.4 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Michelin =
XAS&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>165 HR =
15<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.4 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 6.6 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Michelin =
XAS&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>180 HR =
15<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.8 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 6.9 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vredestein =
Sprint Classic<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>165HR15<o:p></o=
:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.4 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 6.6 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vredestein =
Sprint Classic<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>185HR15<o:p></o=
:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.7 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 7.4 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vredestein =
Sprint Classic<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>185/70HR15<o:p>=
</o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.2 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 7.4 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Hope =
this helps. The list has been quiet for a while so maybe this post will =
start a tire controversy!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Harold<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>On =
Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6:34<span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>=E2=80=AF</span>PM Hank Leach =
via Healeys &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; =
wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote =
style=3D'border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in =
6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>I =
use that tire on my BJ8 as it is closest to the original bias 590s. The =
180 may affect your speedometer reading and could rub the sidelight =
wires but many use that size no matter. Anything bigger for sure will =
rub. Here is the look of the 165 with 60s in the the wheel well. =
Hank<br>-------------------- <br><br>From: &quot;Mitch Simmons&quot; =
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target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <br>To: &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" =
target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <br>Sent: May 5, 2025 =
at 4:50 PM PDT <br>Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) =
<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Hello, =
<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>anyone have recent experience =
with .....Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires? I am considering them on my 66 =
BJ8......LMK....I have Dayton 60 spoke rims......Also considering =
Michelin XAS 180HR15...BUT not sure they will work with 4.5 inch wide =
rims (any experience with those would be appreciated ..as =
well<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
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class=3DMsoNormal>Thanks<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Mitchell<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p =
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Harold, that chart is really useful.
What I=E2=80=99m wondering, is if you opt for the 165 15 size- what =
height ratio works best?
I mean, some of the brands like Continental have a specification like =
165 65 15.
I noticed that you said you find the Vredestein Classic 185/70 HR 15 =
look out of place=E2=80=A6so you find the 70 height ratio too small?
I don=E2=80=99t want any rubbing.

Stephen BJ8

> On May 6, 2025, at 11:52=E2=80=AFAM, Harold Manifold =
<[email-masked]> wrote:
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> Mitchell,
>=20
> Tires are a somewhat contentious issue in the Healey world. I do have =
a background in the automotive world and started with the basics to pick =
a tire. Originally my car had 4" wide rims which limited the tire choice =
>=20
> I chose the Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 and am very happy with the look, =
ride and performance. If your BJ8 is a phase 2 with the raised =
suspension in my opinion the 165 HR 15 has too small a diameter and =
doesn't look at home within the wheel well profile. For the same reason =
I think the 185/70HR15 profile tires look out of place as well.
>=20
> For comparison this is the table I put together to help pick out =
tires. All of these will fit a 4.5" - 5" wide rim. The wider tires could =
have clearance issues but reports are they do fit.
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> Tire	Size	 Inflated Diameter 	 Inflated Width=20
> Road Speed RS5	5.90H15	                   26.0	                 =
6.4
> Michelin XAS 	165 HR 15	                   25.4	                 =
6.6
> Michelin XAS 	180 HR 15	                   26.8	                 =
6.9
> Vredestein Sprint Classic	165HR15	                   25.4	         =
        6.6
> Vredestein Sprint Classic	185HR15	                   26.7	         =
        7.4
> Vredestein Sprint Classic	185/70HR15	                   25.2	 =
                7.4
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> Hope this helps. The list has been quiet for a while so maybe this =
post will start a tire controversy!
>> anyone have recent experience with .....Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires? I =
am considering them on my 66 BJ8......LMK....I have Dayton 60 spoke =
rims......Also considering Michelin XAS 180HR15...BUT not sure they will =
work with 4.5 inch wide rims (any experience with those would be =
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charset=3Dutf-8"></head><body style=3D"overflow-wrap: break-word; =
-webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;">Harold, that =
chart is really useful.<div>What I=E2=80=99m wondering, is if you opt =
for the 165 15 size- what height ratio works best?</div><div>I mean, =
some of the brands like Continental have a specification like 165 65 =
15.</div><div>I noticed that you said you find the Vredestein Classic =
185/70 HR 15 look out of place=E2=80=A6so you find the 70 height ratio =
too small?</div><div>I don=E2=80=99t want any =
rubbing.</div><div><br></div><div>Stephen BJ8<br><div><br><blockquote =
type=3D"cite"><div>On May 6, 2025, at 11:52=E2=80=AFAM, Harold Manifold =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:</div><br =
class=3D"Apple-interchange-newline"><div><div =
dir=3D"ltr">Mitchell,<div><br></div><div>Tires are a somewhat =
contentious&nbsp;issue in the Healey world. I do have a =
background&nbsp;in the automotive world and started with the basics to =
pick a tire. Originally my car had 4" wide rims which limited the tire =
choice to a 165 HR 15. I upgraded to 4.5" wide rims which opens up a =
number of possibilities. The second consideration is to match the =
sidewall height of the original tires for a couple of reasons. The =
profile of the wheel well on our Healey is basically the same for all =
models. The tires should have an OD close to the original&nbsp;Roadspeed =
5.90H15 to maintain the right look. Another consideration is the tire is =
a part of the suspension system and the sidewall of the tire influences =
the ride. A lower sidewall tends to produce a stiffer and harsher =
ride.</div><div><br></div><div>I chose the Michelin XAS 	180 HR =
15 and am very happy with the look, ride and performance. If your BJ8 is =
a phase 2 with the raised suspension in my opinion&nbsp;the 165 HR 15 =
has too small a diameter and doesn't look at home within the wheel well =
profile. For the same reason I think the 185/70HR15 profile tires look =
out of place as well.</div><div><br></div><div>For comparison this is =
the table I put together to help pick out tires. All of these will fit a =
4.5" - 5" wide rim. The wider tires could have clearance issues but =
reports are they do fit.</div><div><br></div><div><table border=3D"0" =
cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" width=3D"485" =
style=3D"border-collapse:collapse;width:364pt">

 <colgroup><col width=3D"187" style=3D"width:140pt">
 <col width=3D"90" style=3D"width:68pt">
 <col width=3D"113" style=3D"width:85pt">
 <col width=3D"95" style=3D"width:71pt">
 </colgroup><tbody><tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" width=3D"187" =
style=3D"height:12.75pt;width:140pt;border:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Tire</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" width=3D"90" =
style=3D"border-left:none;width:68pt;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt =
solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt =
solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Size</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl26" width=3D"113" =
style=3D"border-left:none;width:85pt;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt =
solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt =
solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;Inflate=
d
  Diameter&nbsp;</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl26" width=3D"95" =
style=3D"border-left:none;width:71pt;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt =
solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt =
solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;Inflate=
d
  Width&nbsp;</td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" =
style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Road Speed
  RS5</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0=
.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">5.90H15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.0 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp; 6.4 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" =
style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Michelin =
XAS&nbsp;</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0=
.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">165 HR =
15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.4 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp; 6.6 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" =
style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Michelin =
XAS&nbsp;</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0=
.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">180 HR =
15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.8 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp; 6.9 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" =
style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Vredestein
  Sprint Classic</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0=
.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">165HR15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.4 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp; 6.6 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" =
style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Vredestein
  Sprint Classic</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0=
.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">185HR15</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.7 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp; 7.4 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" class=3D"gmail-xl24" =
style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Vredestein
  Sprint Classic</td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl25" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0=
.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">185/70HR15</t=
d>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.2 </td>
  <td class=3D"gmail-xl27" =
style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid =
windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:window=
text;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp; 7.4 </td>
 </tr>

</tbody></table></div><br><div>Hope this helps. The list has been quiet =
for a while so maybe this post will start a tire =
controversy!</div><div><br></div><div>Harold</div><div><br></div><div><br>=
</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div =
dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6:34=E2=80=AFPM =
Hank Leach via Healeys &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; =
wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px =
0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid =
rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div>I use that tire on my BJ8 as it =
is closest to the original bias 590s. The 180 may affect your =
speedometer reading and could rub the sidelight wires but many use that =
size no matter. Anything bigger for sure will rub. Here is the look of =
the 165 with 60s in the the wheel well. Hank<br>-------------------- =
<br><br>From: "Mitch Simmons" &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" =
target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <br>To: &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" =
target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <br>Sent: May 5, 2025 =
at 4:50 PM PDT <br>Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) </div>
<div>Hello,
<div>anyone have recent experience with .....Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires? =
I am considering them on my 66 BJ8......LMK....I have Dayton 60 spoke =
rims......Also considering Michelin XAS 180HR15...BUT not sure they will =
work with 4.5 inch wide rims (any experience with those would be =
appreciated ..as well</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Thanks</div>
<div>Mitchell</div>
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My personal opinion is the sidewall is too narrow and OD too small on a 65
or 70 series tires.

If you are not familiar with the calculation. The section height is the
height of the tire measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire; the
section width is the width from sidewall to sidewall. A tire with the code
xxx/65 indicates that the section height of the tire is 65% of its width.
For example, for a tire with code 200/65, the section height is 200 =C3=97 =
65% =3D
130 mm. If no aspect ratio is stated then the default is usually 80.

The Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 calcultes to an 85 series tire and the original
Road Speed RS5 5.90H15 calcultes to an 86 series tire. Once the tire is
larger than 180 the lower aspect ratio is needed to prevent rubbing.

Not everyone agrees with me but I think Healeys look best with 80 series or
better tires.

Harold

On Tue, May 6, 2025 at 2:49=E2=80=AFPM Stephen Hutchings <s.hutchings@roger=
s.com>
wrote:

> What I=E2=80=99m wondering, is if you opt for the 165 15 size- what heigh=
t ratio
> works best?
> I mean, some of the brands like Continental have a specification like 165
> 65 15.
> I noticed that you said you find the Vredestein Classic 185/70 HR 15 look
> out of place=E2=80=A6so you find the 70 height ratio too small?
> On May 6, 2025, at 11:52=E2=80=AFAM, Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>=
 wrote:
> tire. Originally my car had 4" wide rims which limited the tire choice to=
 a
> possibilities. The second consideration is to match the sidewall height o=
f
> and performance. If your BJ8 is a phase 2 with the raised suspension in m=
y
> For comparison this is the table I put together to help pick out tires.
> All of these will fit a 4.5" - 5" wide rim. The wider tires could have
>> I use that tire on my BJ8 as it is closest to the original bias 590s. Th=
e
>> 180 may affect your speedometer reading and could rub the sidelight wire=
s
>> but many use that size no matter. Anything bigger for sure will rub. Her=
e
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<div dir=3D"ltr">My personal opinion=C2=A0is the sidewall is too narrow and=
 OD too small on a 65 or 70 series tires.=C2=A0<div><br></div><div>If you a=
re not familiar with the calculation.=C2=A0The section height is the height=
 of the tire measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire; the secti=
on width is the width from sidewall to sidewall. A tire with the code xxx/6=
5 indicates that the section height of the tire is 65% of its width. For ex=
ample, for a tire with code 200/65, the section height is 200 =C3=97 65% =
=3D 130 mm. If no aspect ratio is stated then the default is usually 80.</d=
iv><div><br></div><div>The Michelin XAS 	180 HR 15 calcultes to an 85 serie=
s tire=C2=A0and the original Road Speed RS5	5.90H15 calcultes to an 86 seri=
es=C2=A0tire. Once the tire is larger than 180 the lower aspect ratio is ne=
eded to prevent rubbing.</div><div><br></div><div>Not everyone agrees with =
me but I think Healeys look best with 80 series or better tires.</div><div>=
<br></div><div>Harold</div><br></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_qu=
ote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Tue, May 6, 2025 at=
 2:49=E2=80=AFPM Stephen Hutchings &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:s.hutchings@rogers=
.com">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"g=
mail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204=
,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div>Harold, that chart is really useful.<div>W=
hat I=E2=80=99m wondering, is if you opt for the 165 15 size- what height r=
atio works best?</div><div>I mean, some of the brands like Continental have=
 a specification like 165 65 15.</div><div>I noticed that you said you find=
 the Vredestein Classic 185/70 HR 15 look out of place=E2=80=A6so you find =
the 70 height ratio too small?</div><div>I don=E2=80=99t want any rubbing.<=
/div><div><br></div><div>Stephen BJ8<br><div><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">=
<div>On May 6, 2025, at 11:52=E2=80=AFAM, Harold Manifold &lt;<a href=3D"ma=
ilto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote=
:</div><br><div><div dir=3D"ltr">Mitchell,<div><br></div><div>Tires are a s=
omewhat contentious=C2=A0issue in the Healey world. I do have a background=
=C2=A0in the automotive world and started with the basics to pick a tire. O=
riginally my car had 4&quot; wide rims which limited the tire choice to a 1=
65 HR 15. I upgraded to 4.5&quot; wide rims which opens up a number of poss=
ibilities. The second consideration is to match the sidewall height of the =
original tires for a couple of reasons. The profile of the wheel well on ou=
r Healey is basically the same for all models. The tires should have an OD =
close to the original=C2=A0Roadspeed 5.90H15 to maintain the right look. An=
other consideration is the tire is a part of the suspension system and the =
sidewall of the tire influences the ride. A lower sidewall tends to produce=
 a stiffer and harsher ride.</div><div><br></div><div>I chose the Michelin =
XAS 	180 HR 15 and am very happy with the look, ride and performance. If yo=
ur BJ8 is a phase 2 with the raised suspension in my opinion=C2=A0the 165 H=
R 15 has too small a diameter and doesn&#39;t look at home within the wheel=
 well profile. For the same reason I think the 185/70HR15 profile tires loo=
k out of place as well.</div><div><br></div><div>For comparison this is the=
 table I put together to help pick out tires. All of these will fit a 4.5&q=
uot; - 5&quot; wide rim. The wider tires could have clearance issues but re=
ports are they do fit.</div><div><br></div><div><table border=3D"0" cellpad=
ding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" width=3D"485" style=3D"border-collapse:collaps=
e;width:364pt">

 <colgroup><col width=3D"187" style=3D"width:140pt">
 <col width=3D"90" style=3D"width:68pt">
 <col width=3D"113" style=3D"width:85pt">
 <col width=3D"95" style=3D"width:71pt">
 </colgroup><tbody><tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" width=3D"187" style=3D"height:12.75pt;width:140pt;borde=
r:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px=
;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">T=
ire</td>
  <td width=3D"90" style=3D"border-left:none;width:68pt;text-align:center;b=
order-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border=
-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-le=
ft:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bot=
tom">Size</td>
  <td width=3D"113" style=3D"border-left:none;width:85pt;text-align:center;=
border-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;borde=
r-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-l=
eft:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bo=
ttom">=C2=A0Inflated
  Diameter=C2=A0</td>
  <td width=3D"95" style=3D"border-left:none;width:71pt;text-align:center;b=
order-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border=
-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-le=
ft:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bot=
tom">=C2=A0Inflated
  Width=C2=A0</td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.=
5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt=
 solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:=
windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Road Spe=
ed
  RS5</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-ri=
ght:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top=
:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;fon=
t-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">5.90H15</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 26.0 </td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 6.4 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.=
5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt=
 solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:=
windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Michelin=
 XAS=C2=A0</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-ri=
ght:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top=
:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;fon=
t-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">165 HR 15</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 25.4 </td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 6.6 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.=
5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt=
 solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:=
windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Michelin=
 XAS=C2=A0</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-ri=
ght:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top=
:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;fon=
t-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">180 HR 15</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 26.8 </td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 6.9 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.=
5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt=
 solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:=
windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Vredeste=
in
  Sprint Classic</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-ri=
ght:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top=
:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;fon=
t-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">165HR15</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 25.4 </td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 6.6 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.=
5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt=
 solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:=
windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Vredeste=
in
  Sprint Classic</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-ri=
ght:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top=
:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;fon=
t-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">185HR15</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 26.7 </td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 7.4 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt">
  <td height=3D"17" style=3D"height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.=
5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt=
 solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:=
windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Vredeste=
in
  Sprint Classic</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-ri=
ght:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top=
:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;fon=
t-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">185/70HR15</td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 25.2 </td>
  <td style=3D"border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid wi=
ndowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right=
:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;ver=
tical-align:bottom">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 7.4 </td>
 </tr>

</tbody></table></div><br><div>Hope this helps. The list has been quiet for=
 a while so maybe this post will start a tire controversy!</div><div><br></=
div><div>Harold</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class=3D"=
gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6=
:34=E2=80=AFPM Hank Leach via Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]=
eam.net" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><=
blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-l=
eft:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div>I use that tire on my=
 BJ8 as it is closest to the original bias 590s. The 180 may affect your sp=
eedometer reading and could rub the sidelight wires but many use that size =
no matter. Anything bigger for sure will rub. Here is the look of the 165 w=
ith 60s in the the wheel well. Hank<br>-------------------- <br><br>From: &=
quot;Mitch Simmons&quot; &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" ta=
rget=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <br>To: &lt;<a href=3D"mai=
lto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt=
; <br>Sent: May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM PDT <br>Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) =
</div>
<div>Hello,
<div>anyone have recent experience with .....Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires? I =
am considering them on my 66 BJ8......LMK....I have Dayton 60 spoke rims...=
...Also considering Michelin XAS 180HR15...BUT not sure they will work with=
 4.5 inch wide rims (any experience with those would be appreciated ..as we=
ll</div>
<div>=C2=A0</div>
<div>Thanks</div>
<div>Mitchell</div>
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From: Bob Spidell via Healeys <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 6 May 2025 15:47:08 -0700

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FWIW, I'm on my 4th (5th?) set of Vredestein Sprint Classics 185/70R-15 
on my BJ8. I've run them for well over 100K miles and have never had an 
issue; they're a good all-around (all-season) tire that is more than 
adequate for all but all-out racing. They are good in the rain, adequate 
in snow, grip well on pavement, have a smooth ride and are good for 
20-25K miles (they'll 'age out' before most owners put that many miles 
on them).

I run 6-inch Dayton 72-spoke stainless/chrome wires I bought from Bruce 
Erfer when he sold out of his garage in Soquel, before he opened his 
shop (British Wire Wheel). If I ever buy new wheels, I'd probably go 
with 5.5" rims as the wheels protrude a bit more from the sides than 
ideal, and the sidewalls look a little 'splayed'. The only rubbing I had 
was a R/R wheel that rubbed against a rebound bolt on hard left corners 
(but caused no appreciable damage). I have had problems with tubes 
leaking due to chafing (yes, I talced the tubes). I got a new set of MWS 
painted for the BN2 shod with 165/80 Vredesteins from Tom Monaco (the 
mounting was perfect but Tom said it was a lot of work). These are 
sealed wheels which, IMO, are the only way to go.

I haven't priced any Michelins, but if they're a lot more expensive I 
can't see the value (IIRC the Michelins require tubes but I don't know 
for sure). Note Michelin is otherwise my go-to; I have Cross Climate 2s 
on the Lincoln and Pilot Sport 4Ses on the Mustang. Years ago, the NA 
director for Vredestein owned a BJ8, and there was a red one on their 
pamphlets but I don't know for a fact it was his.

Bob

On 5/6/2025 2:49 PM, Stephen Hutchings wrote:
> What I’m wondering, is if you opt for the 165 15 size- what height 
> ratio works best?
> I mean, some of the brands like Continental have a specification like 
> 165 65 15.
> I noticed that you said you find the Vredestein Classic 185/70 HR 15 
> look out of place…so you find the 70 height ratio too small?
> I don’t want any rubbing.
>
> Stephen BJ8
>
>> On May 6, 2025, at 11:52 AM, Harold Manifold <[email-masked]> wrote:
>>
>> Mitchell,
>>
>> Tires are a somewhat contentious issue in the Healey world. I do have 
>> a background in the automotive world and started with the basics to 
>> pick a tire. Originally my car had 4" wide rims which limited the 
>> tire choice to a 165 HR 15. I upgraded to 4.5" wide rims which opens 
>> up a number of possibilities. The second consideration is to match 
>> the sidewall height of the original tires for a couple of reasons. 
>> The profile of the wheel well on our Healey is basically the same for 
>> all models. The tires should have an OD close to the 
>> original Roadspeed 5.90H15 to maintain the right look. Another 
>> consideration is the tire is a part of the suspension system and the 
>> sidewall of the tire influences the ride. A lower sidewall tends to 
>> I chose the Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 and am very happy with the look, 
>> ride and performance. If your BJ8 is a phase 2 with the raised 
>> suspension in my opinion the 165 HR 15 has too small a diameter and 
>> doesn't look at home within the wheel well profile. For the same 
>> reason I think the 185/70HR15 profile tires look out of place as well.
>>
>> For comparison this is the table I put together to help pick out 
>> tires. All of these will fit a 4.5" - 5" wide rim. The wider tires 
>> could have clearance issues but reports are they do fit.
>>
>> Vredestein Sprint Classic 	165HR15 	25.4 	6.6
>> Vredestein Sprint Classic 	185HR15 	26.7 	7.4
>> Vredestein Sprint Classic 	185/70HR15 	25.2 	7.4
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps. The list has been quiet for a while so maybe this 
>> On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM Hank Leach via Healeys 
>> <[email-masked]> wrote:
>>
>>     I use that tire on my BJ8 as it is closest to the original bias
>>     590s. The 180 may affect your speedometer reading and could rub
>>     the sidelight wires but many use that size no matter. Anything
>>     bigger for sure will rub. Here is the look of the 165 with 60s in
>>     the the wheel well. Hank
>>     --------------------
>>
>>     anyone have recent experience with .....Michelin XZX 165SR15
>>     tires? I am considering them on my 66 BJ8......LMK....I have
>>     Dayton 60 spoke rims......Also considering Michelin XAS
>>     180HR15...BUT not sure they will work with 4.5 inch wide rims
>>     (any experience with those would be appreciated ..as well
>>     Thanks
>>     Mitchell
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    FWIW, I'm on my 4th (5th?) set of Vredestein Sprint Classics
    185/70R-15 on my BJ8. I've run them for well over 100K miles and
    have never had an issue; they're a good all-around (all-season) tire
    that is more than adequate for all but all-out racing. They are good
    in the rain, adequate in snow, grip well on pavement, have a smooth
    ride and are good for 20-25K miles (they'll 'age out' before most
    owners put that many miles on them).<br>
    <br>
    I run 6-inch Dayton 72-spoke stainless/chrome wires I bought from
    Bruce Erfer when he sold out of his garage in Soquel, before he
    opened his shop (British Wire Wheel). If I ever buy new wheels, I'd
    probably go with 5.5" rims as the wheels protrude a bit more from
    the sides than ideal, and the sidewalls look a little 'splayed'. The
    only rubbing I had was a R/R wheel that rubbed against a rebound
    bolt on hard left corners (but caused no appreciable damage). I have
    had problems with tubes leaking due to chafing (yes, I talced the
    tubes). I got a new set of MWS painted for the BN2 shod with 165/80
    Vredesteins from Tom Monaco (the mounting was perfect but Tom said
    it was a lot of work). These are sealed wheels which, IMO, are the
    only way to go.<br>
    <br>
    I haven't priced any Michelins, but if they're a lot more expensive
    I can't see the value (IIRC the Michelins require tubes but I don't
    know for sure). Note Michelin is otherwise my go-to; I have Cross
    Climate 2s on the Lincoln and Pilot Sport 4Ses on the Mustang. Years
    ago, the NA director for Vredestein owned a BJ8, and there was a red
    one on their pamphlets but I don't know for a fact it was his. <br>
    <br>
    Bob <br>
    <br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/6/2025 2:49 PM, Stephen Hutchings
      wrote:<br>
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      Harold, that chart is really useful.
      <div>What I’m wondering, is if you opt for the 165 15 size- what
        height ratio works best?</div>
      <div>I mean, some of the brands like Continental have a
        specification like 165 65 15.</div>
      <div>I noticed that you said you find the Vredestein Classic
        185/70 HR 15 look out of place…so you find the 70 height ratio
        too small?</div>
      <div>I don’t want any rubbing.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div>Stephen BJ8<br>
        <div><br>
          <blockquote type="cite">
            <div>On May 6, 2025, at 11:52 AM, Harold Manifold
              <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:[email-masked]">&lt;[email-masked]&gt;</a> wrote:</div>
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            <div>
              <div dir="ltr">Mitchell,
                <div><br>
                </div>
                <div>Tires are a somewhat contentious issue in the
                  Healey world. I do have a background in the automotive
                  world and started with the basics to pick a tire.
                  Originally my car had 4" wide rims which limited the
                  tire choice to a 165 HR 15. I upgraded to 4.5" wide
                  rims which opens up a number of possibilities. The
                  second consideration is to match the sidewall height
                  of the original tires for a couple of reasons. The
                  profile of the wheel well on our Healey is basically
                  the same for all models. The tires should have an OD
                  close to the original Roadspeed 5.90H15 to maintain
                  the right look. Another consideration is the tire is a
                  part of the suspension system and the sidewall of the
                  tire influences the ride. A lower sidewall tends to
                  produce a stiffer and harsher ride.</div>
                <div><br>
                </div>
                <div>I chose the Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 and am very
                  happy with the look, ride and performance. If your BJ8
                  is a phase 2 with the raised suspension in my
                  opinion the 165 HR 15 has too small a diameter and
                  doesn't look at home within the wheel well profile.
                  For the same reason I think the 185/70HR15 profile
                  tires look out of place as well.</div>
                <div><br>
                </div>
                <div>For comparison this is the table I put together to
                  help pick out tires. All of these will fit a 4.5" - 5"
                  wide rim. The wider tires could have clearance issues
                  but reports are they do fit.</div>
                <div><br>
                </div>
                <div>
                  <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"
                    width="485"
                    style="border-collapse:collapse;width:364pt">
                    <colgroup><col width="187" style="width:140pt"> <col
                        width="90" style="width:68pt"> <col width="113"
                        style="width:85pt"> <col width="95"
                        style="width:71pt"> </colgroup><tbody>
                      <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt">
                        <td height="17" class="gmail-xl24" width="187"
style="height:12.75pt;width:140pt;border:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Tire</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl25" width="90"
style="border-left:none;width:68pt;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Size</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl26" width="113"
style="border-left:none;width:85pt;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"> Inflated
                          Diameter </td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl26" width="95"
style="border-left:none;width:71pt;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"> Inflated
                          Width </td>
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                      <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt">
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style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Road
                          Speed RS5</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">5.90H15</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                          26.0 </td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                          6.4 </td>
                      </tr>
                      <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt">
                        <td height="17" class="gmail-xl24"
style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Michelin
                          XAS </td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">165
                          HR 15</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                          25.4 </td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                          6.6 </td>
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                        <td height="17" class="gmail-xl24"
style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Michelin
                          XAS </td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">180
                          HR 15</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                          26.8 </td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                          6.9 </td>
                      </tr>
                      <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt">
                        <td height="17" class="gmail-xl24"
style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Vredestein
                          Sprint Classic</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">165HR15</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                          25.4 </td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                          6.6 </td>
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style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Vredestein
                          Sprint Classic</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">185HR15</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                          26.7 </td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                          7.4 </td>
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style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">Vredestein
                          Sprint Classic</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">185/70HR15</td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                          25.2 </td>
                        <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                          7.4 </td>
                      </tr>
                    </tbody>
                  </table>
                </div>
                <br>
                <div>Hope this helps. The list has been quiet for a
                  while so maybe this post will start a tire
                  controversy!</div>
                <div><br>
                </div>
                <div>Harold</div>
                <div><br>
                </div>
                <div><br>
                </div>
              </div>
              <br>
              <div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container">
                <div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, May 5, 2025 at
                  6:34 PM Hank Leach via Healeys &lt;<a
                    href="mailto:[email-masked]"
                    moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">[email-masked]</a>&gt;
                  wrote:<br>
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style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
                  <div>I use that tire on my BJ8 as it is closest to the
                    original bias 590s. The 180 may affect your
                    speedometer reading and could rub the sidelight
                    wires but many use that size no matter. Anything
                    bigger for sure will rub. Here is the look of the
                    165 with 60s in the the wheel well. Hank<br>
                    -------------------- <br>
                    <br>
                    From: "Mitch Simmons" &lt;<a
                      href="mailto:[email-masked]"
                      target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"
                      class="moz-txt-link-freetext">[email-masked]</a>&gt;
                    <br>
                    To: &lt;<a href="mailto:[email-masked]"
                      target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"
                      class="moz-txt-link-freetext">[email-masked]</a>&gt;
                    <br>
                    Sent: May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM PDT <br>
                    Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) </div>
                  <div>Hello,
                    <div>anyone have recent experience with
                      .....Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires? I am considering
                      them on my 66 BJ8......LMK....I have Dayton 60
                      spoke rims......Also considering Michelin XAS
                      180HR15...BUT not sure they will work with 4.5
                      inch wide rims (any experience with those would be
                      appreciated ..as well</div>
                    <div> </div>
                    <div>Thanks</div>
                    <div>Mitchell</div>
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I'm using the XAS 180s with 72 spoke wheel on my phase I with slightly 
uprated springs; like them a lot, fits the wheel well well (sorry).

John
64BJ8

On 5/6/2025 11:52 AM, Harold Manifold wrote:
> pick a tire. Originally my car had 4" wide rims which limited the tire 
> choice to a 165 HR 15. I upgraded to 4.5" wide rims which opens up a 
> number of possibilities. The second consideration is to match the 
> sidewall height of the original tires for a couple of reasons. The 
> profile of the wheel well on our Healey is basically the same for all 
> models. The tires should have an OD close to the original Roadspeed 
> 5.90H15 to maintain the right look. Another consideration is the tire 
> is a part of the suspension system and the sidewall of the tire 
> influences the ride. A lower sidewall tends to produce a stiffer and 
> harsher ride.
>
>     180HR15...BUT not sure they will work with 4.5 inch wide rims (any
>     experience with those would be appreciated ..as well
>     Thanks
>     Mitchell
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    I'm using the XAS 180s with 72 spoke wheel on my phase I with
    slightly uprated springs; like them a lot, fits the wheel well well
    (sorry).<br>
    <br>
    John<br>
    64BJ8<br>
    <br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/6/2025 11:52 AM, Harold Manifold
      wrote:<br>
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      <div dir="ltr">Mitchell,
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        <div>Tires are a somewhat contentious issue in the Healey world.
          I do have a background in the automotive world and started
          with the basics to pick a tire. Originally my car had 4" wide
          rims which limited the tire choice to a 165 HR 15. I upgraded
          to 4.5" wide rims which opens up a number of possibilities.
          The second consideration is to match the sidewall height of
          the original tires for a couple of reasons. The profile of the
          wheel well on our Healey is basically the same for all models.
          The tires should have an OD close to the original Roadspeed
          5.90H15 to maintain the right look. Another consideration is
          the tire is a part of the suspension system and the sidewall
          of the tire influences the ride. A lower sidewall tends to
          produce a stiffer and harsher ride.</div>
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        <div>I chose the Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 and am very happy with
          the look, ride and performance. If your BJ8 is a phase 2 with
          the raised suspension in my opinion the 165 HR 15 has too
          small a diameter and doesn't look at home within the wheel
          well profile. For the same reason I think the 185/70HR15
          profile tires look out of place as well.</div>
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        <div>For comparison this is the table I put together to help
          pick out tires. All of these will fit a 4.5" - 5" wide rim.
          The wider tires could have clearance issues but reports are
          they do fit.</div>
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          <table style="border-collapse:collapse;width:364pt"
            width="485" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">
            <colgroup><col style="width:140pt" width="187"> <col
                style="width:68pt" width="90"> <col style="width:85pt"
                width="113"> <col style="width:71pt" width="95"> </colgroup><tbody>
              <tr style="height:12.75pt" height="17">
                <td class="gmail-xl24"
style="height:12.75pt;width:140pt;border:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"
                  width="187" height="17">Tire</td>
                <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-left:none;width:68pt;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"
                  width="90">Size</td>
                <td class="gmail-xl26"
style="border-left:none;width:85pt;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"
                  width="113"> Inflated Diameter </td>
                <td class="gmail-xl26"
style="border-left:none;width:71pt;text-align:center;border-top:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"
                  width="95"> Inflated Width </td>
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style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"
                  height="17">Road Speed RS5</td>
                <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">5.90H15</td>
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style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                  26.0 </td>
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style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                  6.4 </td>
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                <td class="gmail-xl24"
style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"
                  height="17">Michelin XAS </td>
                <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">165
                  HR 15</td>
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style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                  25.4 </td>
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style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                  6.6 </td>
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style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"
                  height="17">Michelin XAS </td>
                <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">180
                  HR 15</td>
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style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                  26.8 </td>
                <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                  6.9 </td>
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style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"
                  height="17">Vredestein Sprint Classic</td>
                <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">165HR15</td>
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style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                  25.4 </td>
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style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                  6.6 </td>
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style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"
                  height="17">Vredestein Sprint Classic</td>
                <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">185HR15</td>
                <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                  26.7 </td>
                <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                  7.4 </td>
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style="height:12.75pt;border-top:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-left:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom"
                  height="17">Vredestein Sprint Classic</td>
                <td class="gmail-xl25"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;text-align:center;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">185/70HR15</td>
                <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                  
                  25.2 </td>
                <td class="gmail-xl27"
style="border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:0.5pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:0.5pt solid windowtext;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-left:1px;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:bottom">                
                  7.4 </td>
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        <div>Hope this helps. The list has been quiet for a while so
          maybe this post will start a tire controversy!</div>
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        <div>Harold</div>
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        <div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
          Hank Leach via Healeys &lt;<a
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          <div>I use that tire on my BJ8 as it is closest to the
            original bias 590s. The 180 may affect your speedometer
            reading and could rub the sidelight wires but many use that
            size no matter. Anything bigger for sure will rub. Here is
            the look of the 165 with 60s in the the wheel well. Hank<br>
            -------------------- <br>
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          <div>Hello,
            <div>anyone have recent experience with .....Michelin XZX
              165SR15 tires? I am considering them on my 66
              BJ8......LMK....I have Dayton 60 spoke rims......Also
              considering Michelin XAS 180HR15...BUT not sure they will
              work with 4.5 inch wide rims (any experience with those
              would be appreciated ..as well</div>
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            <div>Thanks</div>
            <div>Mitchell</div>
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The Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 requires a tube. I have them mounted on a =
5.5=E2=80=9D seventy-two spoke Dayton rim. The only rubbing is when I =
turn the steering wheel to a full lock. Rubbing does not occur under =
normal driving conditions.

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From: Healeys <[email-masked]> On Behalf Of Bob Spidell =
via Healeys
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FWIW, I'm on my 4th (5th?) set of Vredestein Sprint Classics 185/70R-15 =
on my BJ8. I've run them for well over 100K miles and have never had an =
issue; they're a good all-around (all-season) tire that is more than =
adequate for all but all-out racing. They are good in the rain, adequate =
in snow, grip well on pavement, have a smooth ride and are good for =
20-25K miles (they'll 'age out' before most owners put that many miles =
on them).

I run 6-inch Dayton 72-spoke stainless/chrome wires I bought from Bruce =
Erfer when he sold out of his garage in Soquel, before he opened his =
shop (British Wire Wheel). If I ever buy new wheels, I'd probably go =
with 5.5" rims as the wheels protrude a bit more from the sides than =
ideal, and the sidewalls look a little 'splayed'. The only rubbing I had =
was a R/R wheel that rubbed against a rebound bolt on hard left corners =
(but caused no appreciable damage). I have had problems with tubes =
leaking due to chafing (yes, I talced the tubes). I got a new set of MWS =
painted for the BN2 shod with 165/80 Vredesteins from Tom Monaco (the =
mounting was perfect but Tom said it was a lot of work). These are =
sealed wheels which, IMO, are the only way to go.

I haven't priced any Michelins, but if they're a lot more expensive I =
can't see the value (IIRC the Michelins require tubes but I don't know =
for sure). Note Michelin is otherwise my go-to; I have Cross Climate 2s =
on the Lincoln and Pilot Sport 4Ses on the Mustang. Years ago, the NA =
director for Vredestein owned a BJ8, and there was a red one on their =
pamphlets but I don't know for a fact it was his.=20

Bob=20

Harold, that chart is really useful.=20

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Stephen BJ8

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Mitchell,=20

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Tire

Size

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Road Speed RS5

5.90H15

                   26.0=20

                 6.4=20

Michelin XAS=20

165 HR 15

                   25.4=20

                 6.6=20

Michelin XAS=20

180 HR 15

                   26.8=20

                 6.9=20

165HR15

                   25.4=20

                 6.6=20

185HR15

                   26.7=20

                 7.4=20

185/70HR15

                   25.2=20

                 7.4=20

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class=3DWordSection1><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The Michelin =
XAS 180 HR 15 requires a tube. I have them mounted on a 5.5=E2=80=9D =
seventy-two spoke Dayton rim. The only rubbing is when I turn the =
steering wheel to a full lock. Rubbing does not occur under normal =
driving conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p>&nbsp;</=
o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>John<o:p></o:=
p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p>&nbsp;</=
o:p></span></p><div><div style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 =
1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span><=
/b><span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> =
Healeys &lt;[email-masked]&gt; <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bob =
Spidell via Healeys<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 6, 2025 3:47 =
PM<br><b>To:</b> [email-masked]<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] =
(no subject)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-bottom:12.0pt'>FWIW, I'm on my 4th (5th?) set of =
Vredestein Sprint Classics 185/70R-15 on my BJ8. I've run them for well =
over 100K miles and have never had an issue; they're a good all-around =
(all-season) tire that is more than adequate for all but all-out racing. =
They are good in the rain, adequate in snow, grip well on pavement, have =
a smooth ride and are good for 20-25K miles (they'll 'age out' before =
most owners put that many miles on them).<br><br>I run 6-inch Dayton =
72-spoke stainless/chrome wires I bought from Bruce Erfer when he sold =
out of his garage in Soquel, before he opened his shop (British Wire =
Wheel). If I ever buy new wheels, I'd probably go with 5.5&quot; rims as =
the wheels protrude a bit more from the sides than ideal, and the =
sidewalls look a little 'splayed'. The only rubbing I had was a R/R =
wheel that rubbed against a rebound bolt on hard left corners (but =
caused no appreciable damage). I have had problems with tubes leaking =
due to chafing (yes, I talced the tubes). I got a new set of MWS painted =
for the BN2 shod with 165/80 Vredesteins from Tom Monaco (the mounting =
was perfect but Tom said it was a lot of work). These are sealed wheels =
which, IMO, are the only way to go.<br><br>I haven't priced any =
Michelins, but if they're a lot more expensive I can't see the value =
(IIRC the Michelins require tubes but I don't know for sure). Note =
Michelin is otherwise my go-to; I have Cross Climate 2s on the Lincoln =
and Pilot Sport 4Ses on the Mustang. Years ago, the NA director for =
Vredestein owned a BJ8, and there was a red one on their pamphlets but I =
don't know for a fact it was his. <br><br>Bob <o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>On 5/6/2025 2:49 PM, Stephen Hutchings =
wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote =
style=3D'margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Harold, that chart is really useful. =
<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>What I=E2=80=99m wondering, is =
if you opt for the 165 15 size- what height ratio works =
best?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>I mean, some of the =
brands like Continental have a specification like 165 65 =
15.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>I noticed that you =
said you find the Vredestein Classic 185/70 HR 15 look out of =
place=E2=80=A6so you find the 70 height ratio too =
small?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>I don=E2=80=99t =
want any rubbing.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Stephen BJ8<o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote =
style=3D'margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>On May 6, 2025, at 11:52<span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>=E2=80=AF</span>AM, Harold =
Manifold <a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">&lt;[email-masked]&gt;</a> =
wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Mitchell, <o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Tires are a somewhat contentious&nbsp;issue in the =
Healey world. I do have a background&nbsp;in the automotive world and =
started with the basics to pick a tire. Originally my car had 4&quot; =
wide rims which limited the tire choice to a 165 HR 15. I upgraded to =
4.5&quot; wide rims which opens up a number of possibilities. The second =
consideration is to match the sidewall height of the original tires for =
a couple of reasons. The profile of the wheel well on our Healey is =
basically the same for all models. The tires should have an OD close to =
the original&nbsp;Roadspeed 5.90H15 to maintain the right look. Another =
consideration is the tire is a part of the suspension system and the =
sidewall of the tire influences the ride. A lower sidewall tends to =
produce a stiffer and harsher ride.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>I =
chose the Michelin XAS 180 HR 15 and am very happy with the look, ride =
and performance. If your BJ8 is a phase 2 with the raised suspension in =
my opinion&nbsp;the 165 HR 15 has too small a diameter and doesn't look =
at home within the wheel well profile. For the same reason I think the =
185/70HR15 profile tires look out of place as =
well.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>For comparison this is the table I put together to =
help pick out tires. All of these will fit a 4.5&quot; - 5&quot; wide =
rim. The wider tires could have clearance issues but reports are they do =
fit.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><table =
class=3DMsoNormalTable border=3D0 cellspacing=3D0 cellpadding=3D0 =
width=3D485 style=3D'width:364.0pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td width=3D187 valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'width:140.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt =
0in .75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tire<o:p></o:p>=
</span></p></td><td width=3D91 valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'width:68.0pt;border:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in .75pt;height:12.75pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Size<o:p></o:p>=
</span></p></td><td width=3D113 valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'width:85.0pt;border:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in .75pt;height:12.75pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;Inflated =
Diameter&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=3D95 valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'width:71.0pt;border:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in .75pt;height:12.75pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;Inflated =
Width&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Road Speed =
RS5<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5.90H15<o:p></o=
:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.0 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 6.4 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Michelin =
XAS&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>165 HR =
15<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.4 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 6.6 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Michelin =
XAS&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>180 HR =
15<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.8 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 6.9 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vredestein =
Sprint Classic<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>165HR15<o:p></o=
:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.4 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 6.6 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vredestein =
Sprint Classic<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>185HR15<o:p></o=
:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.7 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 7.4 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr =
style=3D'height:12.75pt'><td valign=3Dbottom style=3D'border:solid =
windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vredestein =
Sprint Classic<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>185/70HR15<o:p>=
</o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.2 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=3Dbottom =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext =
1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 0in =
.75pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp; 7.4 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Hope =
this helps. The list has been quiet for a while so maybe this post will =
start a tire controversy!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Harold<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>On =
Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6:34<span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>=E2=80=AF</span>PM Hank Leach =
via Healeys &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; =
wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote =
style=3D'border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in =
6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>I =
use that tire on my BJ8 as it is closest to the original bias 590s. The =
180 may affect your speedometer reading and could rub the sidelight =
wires but many use that size no matter. Anything bigger for sure will =
rub. Here is the look of the 165 with 60s in the the wheel well. =
Hank<br>-------------------- <br><br>From: &quot;Mitch Simmons&quot; =
&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" =
target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <br>To: &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" =
target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; <br>Sent: May 5, 2025 =
at 4:50 PM PDT <br>Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) =
<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Hello, =
<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>anyone have recent experience =
with .....Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires? I am considering them on my 66 =
BJ8......LMK....I have Dayton 60 spoke rims......Also considering =
Michelin XAS 180HR15...BUT not sure they will work with 4.5 inch wide =
rims (any experience with those would be appreciated ..as =
well<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Thanks<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Mitchell<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p =
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