[Healeys] Wire Wheel Question

Oudesluys coudesluijs at chello.nl
Wed May 6 11:40:21 MDT 2009


In general stainless steel spokes are more vulnarable to fatigue 
cracking than the old fashioned steel ones. For rugged use get the 
normal steel ones and accept the extra maintainance concerning rust. For 
street cruising SS is the way to go.
Kees Oudesluijs

gary brierton schreef:
> I've had some "spoke breakage".  Always when the car was loaded with 
> luggage for a long trip, always on the rears and always when I've 
> "strayed" onto an Interstate in the Northeast marred by cavernous 
> expansion joints .  I actually will NEVER drive an Interstate highway 
> in Pennsylvania again! Regarding Dave's situation, if he really didn't 
> check until after the trip, I suspect the wires broke in a sequence; 
> after one goes, others usually follow.
> As to replacement, 9 spokes calls for a pro with the required 
> equipment and skill.     As many of you know, Hendrix Wire Wheel is 
> the best place for wheel and tire service.  When he is done with your 
> tires/wheels, your A-H will ride smoooooth!
> Gary Brierton,
> '67 BJ-8 aka the Silver Bullet
>
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