[Healeys] BN1 vs BN2 Front Fenders

[Mr. Bill]

Hi Curt and List,

Actually, I have never had a problem even though I have the smallest 
openings.  Just do your research first.  I'm running Dunlop 205/65/15's 
on Dunlop 6" stainless/chrome 72's.  They stick outside the openings and 
with aggressive driving and body roll, you are sure to catch the wing in 
the tread and tuck it under.  I've seen it done on a '62 BT7.  (Big 
openings!)  That was my research :-)  I ran a 5/8" sway bar without 
touching, but now have a 7/8".  The front stays absolutely flat although 
I don't slalom or drive balls out much any more.  I have way too much 
invested in the paint job to take a chance. 

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1 #663


Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote:
> Doug,
>
> Actually the BN1 wings are 1 1/4 to almost 1 3/4 inches smaller than the BN2
> wings.
>
> I'll pass this question off to Bill Barnett since he has personal experience
> with early BN1 wings and fairly aggressive tires but I believe that he has
> had few problems.
>
> Cheers
>
> Curt Arndt
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 7:10 AM, Doug Newton <dougnewton at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>   
>> Good Morning List- I understand that the BN1 Front Fenders are
>> approximately
>> 1 <  smaller in wheel well opening than the BN2, but, given that most of
>> our
>> cars are driven on the street (in non high speed turns), isn t it ok to
>> use
>> BN1 Fenders with 60 Spoke Wire Wheels and 185/60 Tires without tire/fender
>> problems? I should also note that I am using Late Model Healey Disc Brakes
>> as well.
>>
>>
>>
>> Please advise your thoughts ..
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks- Doug
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