Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tires

From: Richard Collins via Healeys <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 17:57:34 +0000

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From: Robert Markovich via Healeys <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 19:16:48 +0000 (UTC)

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 I've had Vreds (165/80-15) on three Healeys=E2=80=94a BN6, BN1, and curren=
tly a BN7=E2=80=94and found them more than satisfactory for spirited drivin=
g. Watch out in the wet, however, as their more vintage tread pattern won't=
 pump out water like a modern tire. Of course, most of us try to avoid driv=
ing Healeys in the rain anyway, never mind their rainy-country origins!=C2=
=A0
Can't speak for serious tracking, however. I've never used tubes, even in t=
he current tubeless wire wheels from MWS, but will be switching to the spli=
ned Minilite replicas I've used on my other two Healeys. I've already tight=
ened a few spokes on these "sealed" wheels and prefer something a bit more =
bulletproof ...
    On Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 01:12:18 PM EST, Richard Collins via Hea=
leys <[email-masked]> wrote:  =20

 I have =C2=A0Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 6=
60 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife=E2=80=99s car, Goodyear=
 on another, etc.I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over=
 the years on track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con wi=
th all of them. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are hors=
es for courses. I tend to be particular on my track car, running 200 compou=
nd rubber for grip rather than slicks while=C2=A0Minimal road noise and pri=
ce are the basis for selection on my road cars. I have Track X=E2=80=99d th=
e Healey with the Vreds and they performed well but it is a back country ro=
ad car and they are aging (not wearing) out.
Regards,Richard C

On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <[email-masked]> =
wrote:

=EF=BB=BF List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to=
 start some controversy.

I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively recently=
 to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I was som=
ewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the 'big=
gees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I had heard=
 the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one of their brochures feat=
ured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with their performance and=
 longevity, and they supplied tires in some of the less common sizes (185/7=
0R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).

The CR article cited is behind a paywall:

"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian, a=
nd Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latter three =
brands dominate the summer tires category, too."

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        <div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">I've had Vreds (165/80-15) o=
n three Healeys=E2=80=94a BN6, BN1, and currently a BN7=E2=80=94and found t=
hem more than satisfactory for spirited driving. Watch out in the wet, howe=
ver, as their more vintage tread pattern won't pump out water like a modern=
 tire. Of course, most of us try to avoid driving Healeys in the rain anywa=
y, never mind their rainy-country origins!&nbsp;</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data=
-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Can't sp=
eak for serious tracking, however. I've never used tubes, even in the curre=
nt tubeless wire wheels from MWS, but will be switching to the splined Mini=
lite replicas I've used on my other two Healeys. I've already tightened a f=
ew spokes on these "sealed" wheels and prefer something a bit more bulletpr=
oof ...</div><div><br></div>
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                        On Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 01:12:18 PM EST, Ric=
hard Collins via Healeys &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:
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I have &nbsp;Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 66=
0 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife=E2=80=99s car, Goodyear =
on another, etc.
<div>I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years o=
n track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of th=
em. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for cours=
es. I tend to be particular on my
 track car, running 200 compound rubber for grip rather than slicks while&n=
bsp;</div>
<div>Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road ca=
rs. I have Track X=E2=80=99d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed w=
ell but it is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.=
<br clear=3D"none" id=3D"ydpa3eaeba9yiv2617146759lineBreakAtBeginningOfSign=
ature">
<div dir=3D"ltr">Regards,
<div>Richard C</div>
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 &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:<br clear=3D"none">
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ribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to start some controversy.<br clea=
r=3D"none">
<br clear=3D"none">
I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively recently=
 to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I was som=
ewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the 'big=
gees,' as I'd always thought of
 them as a 'niche' supplier (but I had heard the GM for Vred in the US was =
a Healey fan and one of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've =
always been happy with their performance and longevity, and they supplied t=
ires in some of the less common
 sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).<br clear=3D"none">
<br clear=3D"none">
The CR article cited is behind a paywall:<br clear=3D"none">
<br clear=3D"none">
<i>"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian=
, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latter thr=
ee brands dominate the summer tires category, too."</i><br clear=3D"none">
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From: Harold Manifold <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 12:28:03 -0800

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Hi,

To add to the controversy regarding tires, I believe selection should be
based on size and wheel compatibility rather than brand.

If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on most
Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86 R15=E2=80=94essenti=
ally a
narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original tires filled the wheel
arches and defined the car's stance. While a 70-series tire offers more
width, it comes at the expense of sidewall height. In my view, the modern
tire that closest matches the original 5.90-15 specifications is the
Michelin XAS 180/80R15.

During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire and wheel options for
Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the various sizes. When
comparing two Healeys side by side, I find that the one fitted with
Michelin XAS 180/80R15s has a much more pleasing stance.

Let the controversy begin.

Best regards,

Harold

On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:05=E2=80=AFAM Richard Collins via Healeys <
[email-masked]> wrote:

> I have  Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660 o=
n
> one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife=E2=80=99s car, Goodyear on =
another,
> etc.
> I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years on
> track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of
> them. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for
> courses. I tend to be particular on my track car, running 200 compound
> rubber for grip rather than slicks while
> Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road cars.
> I have Track X=E2=80=99d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed wel=
l but it
> is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.
> Regards,
> Richard C
>
>
> On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <[email-masked]=
>
> wrote:
>
> =EF=BB=BF List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try =
to start
> some controversy.
>
> I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively
> recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades.=
 I
> was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of
> the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I
> had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one of their
> brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with their
> performance and longevity, and they supplied tires in some of the less
> common sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).
>
> *"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian=
,
> and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latter thr=
ee
> brands dominate the summer tires category, too."*
>
>
> https://www.jalopnik.com/2085748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-satisfaction=
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div>Hi,</div><div><br></div><div>To add to the controvers=
y regarding tires, I believe selection should be based on size and wheel co=
mpatibility rather than brand.</div><div><br></div><div>If we look at the o=
riginal 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on most Austin-Healeys, the mode=
rn equivalent would be a 163/86 R15=E2=80=94essentially a narrow tire with =
tall sidewalls. These original tires filled the wheel arches and defined th=
e car&#39;s stance. While a 70-series tire offers more width, it comes at t=
he expense of sidewall height. In my view, the modern tire that closest mat=
ches the original 5.90-15 specifications is the Michelin XAS 180/80R15.</di=
v><div><br></div><div>During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire a=
nd wheel options for Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the vari=
ous sizes. When comparing two Healeys side by side, I find that the one fit=
ted with Michelin XAS 180/80R15s has a much more pleasing stance.</div><div=
><br></div><div>Let the controversy begin.</div><div><br></div><div>Best re=
gards,</div><div><br></div><div>Harold</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_q=
uote gmail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sun, F=
eb 1, 2026 at 10:05=E2=80=AFAM Richard Collins via Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"m=
ailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></di=
v><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;borde=
r-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">

<div dir=3D"auto">
I have =C2=A0Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 66=
0 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife=E2=80=99s car, Goodyear =
on another, etc.
<div>I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years o=
n track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of th=
em. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for cours=
es. I tend to be particular on my
 track car, running 200 compound rubber for grip rather than slicks while=
=C2=A0</div>
<div>Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road ca=
rs. I have Track X=E2=80=99d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed w=
ell but it is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.=
<br id=3D"m_1652514425094531187lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature">
<div dir=3D"ltr">Regards,
<div>Richard C</div>
<div><br>
</div>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"><br>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys=
 &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank">healeys@au=
tox.team.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br>
<br>
</blockquote>
</div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
<div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought=
 maybe I&#39;d try to start some controversy.<br>
<br>
I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively recently=
 to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I was som=
ewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the &#39=
;biggees,&#39; as I&#39;d always thought of
 them as a &#39;niche&#39; supplier (but I had heard the GM for Vred in the=
 US was a Healey fan and one of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover=
). I&#39;ve always been happy with their performance and longevity, and the=
y supplied tires in some of the less common
 sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).<br>
<br>
The CR article cited is behind a paywall:<br>
<br>
<i>&quot;The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, N=
okian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latte=
r three brands dominate the summer tires category, too.&quot;</i><br>
<br>
<a href=3D"https://www.jalopnik.com/2085748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-sat=
isfaction-consumer-reports/" target=3D"_blank">https://www.jalopnik.com/208=
5748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-satisfaction-consumer-reports/</a>
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Hi,

I should have been clearer in my previous email. If a 5.90-15 tire were
converted to modern radial measurements, it would be a 163/86 R15. While a
163/86 R15 tire does not actually exist, Coker does offer a few options for
the original 5.90-15 size.

One of the key features of the 5.90-15 is the outside diameter and the
sidewall height. In my opinion, a Healey looks better with tires that have
a tall sidewall rather than a lower-profile tire.

Best regards,

Harold

On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:53=E2=80=AFPM Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90@hotma=
il.com>
wrote:

> When I bought my BN7 back in 2004=E2=80=99ish in Los Altos riding with Ga=
ry
> Anderson (RIP) in his BN7, it was basically a barnfind whose owner had di=
ed
> several years previously. It had mismatched wires and Pirelli 165 x 15
> Centurions with tubes in them. The tires were beyond shot so in the proce=
ss
> of replacing them, only Vreds were readily available, plus I wanted to go
> to 185 from 165. I debated about tubes but looking at the inside of the
> spoked rims it made sense to keep tubes if they were available. Living he=
re
> in Kentucky I found a local farm equipment repair shop who had a large
> quantity of 15=E2=80=9D tubes for tractor tires so I bought four for $5 e=
ach. I=E2=80=99ve
> thought about going to splined Minilights but haven=E2=80=99t made the mo=
ve. I find
> keeping them at 32psi, keeps scuttleshake to a minimum as I=E2=80=99ve ne=
ver had
> them professionally balanced.
> Regards,
> Richard C
>
>
> On Feb 1, 2026, at 14:28, Harold Manifold <[email-masked]> wrote:
>
> =EF=BB=BF
> Hi,
>
> Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86 R15=E2=80=94essen=
tially a
>> I have  Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660
>> on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife=E2=80=99s car, Goodyear=
 on
>> another, etc.
>> Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road cars=
.
>> I have Track X=E2=80=99d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed we=
ll but it
>> On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <[email-masked]=
t>
>> wrote:
>>
>> =EF=BB=BF List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try=
 to start
>> recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades=
. I
>> was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some o=
f
>> the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but =
I
>> brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with thei=
r
>> *"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin,
>> Nokian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those
>> latter three brands dominate the summer tires category, too."*
>>
>>
>> https://www.jalopnik.com/2085748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-satisfactio=
n-consumer-reports/
>> <AH Wheels and Tires.pdf>
>
>

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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div>Hi,</div><div><br></div><div>I should have been clear=
er in my previous email. If a 5.90-15 tire were converted to modern radial =
measurements, it would be a 163/86 R15. While a 163/86 R15 tire does not ac=
tually exist, Coker does offer a few options for the original 5.90-15 size.=
</div><div><br></div><div>One of the key features of the 5.90-15 is the out=
side diameter and the sidewall height. In my opinion, a Healey looks better=
 with tires that have a tall sidewall rather than a lower-profile tire.</di=
v><div><br></div><div>Best regards,</div><div><br></div><div>Harold</div></=
div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" c=
lass=3D"gmail_attr">On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:53=E2=80=AFPM Richard Collins =
&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]<=
/a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0=
px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">

<div dir=3D"auto">
When I bought my BN7 back in 2004=E2=80=99ish in Los Altos riding with Gary=
 Anderson (RIP) in his BN7, it was basically a barnfind whose owner had die=
d several years previously. It had mismatched wires and Pirelli 165 x 15 Ce=
nturions with tubes in them. The tires were
 beyond shot so in the process of replacing them, only Vreds were readily a=
vailable, plus I wanted to go to 185 from 165. I debated about tubes but lo=
oking at the inside of the spoked rims it made sense to keep tubes if they =
were available. Living here in Kentucky
 I found a local farm equipment repair shop who had a large quantity of 15=
=E2=80=9D tubes for tractor tires so I bought four for $5 each. I=E2=80=99v=
e thought about going to splined Minilights but haven=E2=80=99t made the mo=
ve. I find keeping them at 32psi, keeps scuttleshake to a
 minimum as I=E2=80=99ve never had them professionally balanced.=C2=A0
<div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Regards,
<div>Richard C</div>
<div><br>
</div>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"><br>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">On Feb 1, 2026, at 14:28, Harold Manifold &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>=
&gt; wrote:<br>
<br>
</blockquote>
</div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
<div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF
<div dir=3D"ltr">
<div>Hi,</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>To add to the controversy regarding tires, I believe selection should =
be based on size and wheel compatibility rather than brand.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on most =
Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86 R15=E2=80=94essenti=
ally a narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original tires filled the whe=
el arches and defined the car&#39;s stance.
 While a 70-series tire offers more width, it comes at the expense of sidew=
all height. In my view, the modern tire that closest matches the original 5=
.90-15 specifications is the Michelin XAS 180/80R15.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire and wheel options =
for Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the various sizes. When c=
omparing two Healeys side by side, I find that the one fitted with Michelin=
 XAS 180/80R15s has a much more
 pleasing stance.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Let the controversy begin.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Best regards,</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Harold</div>
</div>
<br>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">
<div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:05=E2=80=AF=
AM Richard Collins via Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]=
" target=3D"_blank">[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 dir=3D"auto">I have =C2=A0Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never a=
n issue; Falken 660 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife=E2=80=
=99s car, Goodyear on another, etc.
<div>I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years o=
n track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of th=
em. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for cours=
es. I tend to be particular on my
 track car, running 200 compound rubber for grip rather than slicks while=
=C2=A0</div>
<div>Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road ca=
rs. I have Track X=E2=80=99d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed w=
ell but it is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.=
<br id=3D"m_-5907421954800235242m_1652514425094531187lineBreakAtBeginningOf=
Signature">
<div dir=3D"ltr">Regards,
<div>Richard C</div>
<div><br>
</div>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"><br>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys=
 &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank">healeys@au=
tox.team.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br>
<br>
</blockquote>
</div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
<div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought=
 maybe I&#39;d try to start some controversy.<br>
<br>
I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively recently=
 to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I was som=
ewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the &#39=
;biggees,&#39; as I&#39;d always thought of
 them as a &#39;niche&#39; supplier (but I had heard the GM for Vred in the=
 US was a Healey fan and one of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover=
). I&#39;ve always been happy with their performance and longevity, and the=
y supplied tires in some of the less common
 sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).<br>
<br>
The CR article cited is behind a paywall:<br>
<br>
<i>&quot;The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, N=
okian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latte=
r three brands dominate the summer tires category, too.&quot;</i><br>
<br>
<a href=3D"https://www.jalopnik.com/2085748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-sat=
isfaction-consumer-reports/" target=3D"_blank">https://www.jalopnik.com/208=
5748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-satisfaction-consumer-reports/</a>
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I think the 165HR-15s fill the BN2's wheel wells pretty good. The 
185/70-15s on the BJ8 not so good.

On 2/2/2026 8:48 AM, Harold Manifold wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I should have been clearer in my previous email. If a 5.90-15 tire 
> were converted to modern radial measurements, it would be a 163/86 
> R15. While a 163/86 R15 tire does not actually exist, Coker does offer 
> a few options for the original 5.90-15 size.
>
> sidewall height. In my opinion, a Healey looks better with tires that 
> have a tall sidewall rather than a lower-profile tire.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Harold
>
> On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:53 PM Richard Collins 
> <[email-masked]> wrote:
>
>     When I bought my BN7 back in 2004’ish in Los Altos riding with
>     Gary Anderson (RIP) in his BN7, it was basically a barnfind whose
>     owner had died several years previously. It had mismatched wires
>     and Pirelli 165 x 15 Centurions with tubes in them. The tires were
>     beyond shot so in the process of replacing them, only Vreds were
>     readily available, plus I wanted to go to 185 from 165. I debated
>     about tubes but looking at the inside of the spoked rims it made
>     sense to keep tubes if they were available. Living here in
>     Kentucky I found a local farm equipment repair shop who had a
>     large quantity of 15” tubes for tractor tires so I bought four for
>     $5 each. I’ve thought about going to splined Minilights but
>     haven’t made the move. I find keeping them at 32psi, keeps
>     scuttleshake to a minimum as I’ve never had them professionally
>     balanced.
>     Regards,
>     Richard C
>
>
>>     To add to the controversy regarding tires, I believe selection
>>     should be based on size and wheel compatibility rather than brand.
>>
>>     If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on
>>     most Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86
>>     R15—essentially a narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original
>>     tires filled the wheel arches and defined the car's stance. While
>>     a 70-series tire offers more width, it comes at the expense of
>>     sidewall height. In my view, the modern tire that closest matches
>>     the original 5.90-15 specifications is the Michelin XAS 180/80R15.
>>
>>     During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire and wheel
>>     options for Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the
>>     various sizes. When comparing two Healeys side by side, I find
>>     that the one fitted with Michelin XAS 180/80R15s has a much more
>>     pleasing stance.
>>
>>     On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM Richard Collins via Healeys
>>     <[email-masked]> wrote:
>>
>>         I have  Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue;
>>         Falken 660 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife’s
>>         car, Goodyear on another, etc.
>>         I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over
>>         the years on track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and
>>         find pro/con with all of them. But as I think Simon on this
>>         board has said: there are horses for courses. I tend to be
>>         particular on my track car, running 200 compound rubber for
>>         grip rather than slicks while
>>         Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on
>>         my road cars. I have Track X’d the Healey with the Vreds and
>>         they performed well but it is a back country road car and
>>         they are aging (not wearing) out.
>>         Regards,
>>         Richard C
>>
>>
>>>         On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys
>>>         <[email-masked]> wrote:
>>>
>>>          List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd
>>>         try to start some controversy.
>>>
>>>         I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from
>>>         relatively recently to having gone through several sets for
>>>         my BJ8 over the decades. I was somewhat surprised to see
>>>         Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the 'biggees,'
>>>         as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I
>>>         had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one
>>>         of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always
>>>         been happy with their performance and longevity, and they
>>>         supplied tires in some of the less common sizes (185/70R-15
>>>         for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).
>>>
>>>         /"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone,
>>>         Michelin, Nokian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying
>>>         brands to own, and those latter three brands dominate the
>>>         summer tires category, too."/
>>>
>>>         https://www.jalopnik.com/2085748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-satisfaction-consumer-reports/

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    I think the 165HR-15s fill the BN2's wheel wells pretty good. The
    185/70-15s on the BJ8 not so good.<br>
    <br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2/2/2026 8:48 AM, Harold Manifold
      wrote:<br>
    </div>
    <blockquote type="cite"
cite="mid:CAFP1XCDjQ+ofWXbqEwxFFq=[email-masked]">
      <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
      <div dir="ltr">
        <div>Hi,</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>I should have been clearer in my previous email. If a
          5.90-15 tire were converted to modern radial measurements, it
          would be a 163/86 R15. While a 163/86 R15 tire does not
          actually exist, Coker does offer a few options for the
          original 5.90-15 size.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>One of the key features of the 5.90-15 is the outside
          diameter and the sidewall height. In my opinion, a Healey
          looks better with tires that have a tall sidewall rather than
          a lower-profile tire.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>Best regards,</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>Harold</div>
      </div>
      <br>
      <div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container">
        <div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:53 PM
          Richard Collins &lt;<a href="mailto:[email-masked]"
            moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">[email-masked]</a>&gt;
          wrote:<br>
        </div>
        <blockquote class="gmail_quote"
style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
          <div dir="auto">
            When I bought my BN7 back in 2004’ish in Los Altos riding
            with Gary Anderson (RIP) in his BN7, it was basically a
            barnfind whose owner had died several years previously. It
            had mismatched wires and Pirelli 165 x 15 Centurions with
            tubes in them. The tires were beyond shot so in the process
            of replacing them, only Vreds were readily available, plus I
            wanted to go to 185 from 165. I debated about tubes but
            looking at the inside of the spoked rims it made sense to
            keep tubes if they were available. Living here in Kentucky I
            found a local farm equipment repair shop who had a large
            quantity of 15” tubes for tractor tires so I bought four for
            $5 each. I’ve thought about going to splined Minilights but
            haven’t made the move. I find keeping them at 32psi, keeps
            scuttleshake to a minimum as I’ve never had them
            professionally balanced. 
            <div>
              <div dir="ltr">Regards,
                <div>Richard C</div>
                <div><br>
                </div>
              </div>
              <div dir="ltr"><br>
                <blockquote type="cite">On Feb 1, 2026, at 14:28, Harold
                  Manifold &lt;<a href="mailto:[email-masked]"
                    target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"
                    class="moz-txt-link-freetext">[email-masked]</a>&gt;
                  wrote:<br>
                  <br>
                </blockquote>
              </div>
              <blockquote type="cite">
                <div dir="ltr">
                  <div dir="ltr">
                    <div>Hi,</div>
                    <div><br>
                    </div>
                    <div>To add to the controversy regarding tires, I
                      believe selection should be based on size and
                      wheel compatibility rather than brand.</div>
                    <div><br>
                    </div>
                    <div>If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed
                      RS5 tires found on most Austin-Healeys, the modern
                      equivalent would be a 163/86 R15—essentially a
                      narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original
                      tires filled the wheel arches and defined the
                      car's stance. While a 70-series tire offers more
                      width, it comes at the expense of sidewall height.
                      In my view, the modern tire that closest matches
                      the original 5.90-15 specifications is the
                      Michelin XAS 180/80R15.</div>
                    <div><br>
                    </div>
                    <div>During COVID, I put together a presentation on
                      tire and wheel options for Healeys. I have
                      attached a page that compares the various sizes.
                      When comparing two Healeys side by side, I find
                      that the one fitted with Michelin XAS 180/80R15s
                      has a much more pleasing stance.</div>
                    <div><br>
                    </div>
                    <div>Let the controversy begin.</div>
                    <div><br>
                    </div>
                    <div>Best regards,</div>
                    <div><br>
                    </div>
                    <div>Harold</div>
                  </div>
                  <br>
                  <div class="gmail_quote">
                    <div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sun, Feb 1,
                      2026 at 10:05 AM Richard Collins via Healeys &lt;<a
                        href="mailto:[email-masked]"
                        target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"
                        class="moz-txt-link-freetext">[email-masked]</a>&gt;
                      wrote:<br>
                    </div>
                    <blockquote class="gmail_quote"
style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
                      <div dir="auto">I have  Vreds on my BN7, running
                        with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660 on one
                        PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife’s car,
                        Goodyear on another, etc.
                        <div>I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos,
                          Michelin, etc over the years on track, street,
                          snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con
                          with all of them. But as I think Simon on this
                          board has said: there are horses for courses.
                          I tend to be particular on my track car,
                          running 200 compound rubber for grip rather
                          than slicks while </div>
                        <div>Minimal road noise and price are the basis
                          for selection on my road cars. I have Track
                          X’d the Healey with the Vreds and they
                          performed well but it is a back country road
                          car and they are aging (not wearing) out.<br
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                            <div>Richard C</div>
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                            <blockquote type="cite">On Feb 1, 2026, at
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                            <div dir="ltr"> List has been a bit
                              moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try
                              to start some controversy.<br>
                              <br>
                              I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys;
                              the BN2 from relatively recently to having
                              gone through several sets for my BJ8 over
                              the decades. I was somewhat surprised to
                              see Vredestein mentioned favorably with
                              some of the 'biggees,' as I'd always
                              thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but
                              I had heard the GM for Vred in the US was
                              a Healey fan and one of their brochures
                              featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always
                              been happy with their performance and
                              longevity, and they supplied tires in some
                              of the less common sizes (185/70R-15 for
                              the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).<br>
                              <br>
                              The CR article cited is behind a paywall:<br>
                              <br>
                              <i>"The very top of the winter-snow table
                                has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian, and
                                Vredestein as the most satisfying brands
                                to own, and those latter three brands
                                dominate the summer tires category,
                                too."</i><br>
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