[Healeys] tires

[Randy Hicks]

"Suck" is a little strong.  :-)

I have 185/70 Vredesteins on the 100 M and had them on the BJ8. They are a
soft compound tire with a soft sidewall which, as Ken says, makes them a "very
nervous feeling". Knowing this I run a little more pressure in the 100 M. It
helps a lot but again they are a soft compound tire that rides well and grips
very well.

On the BJ8 I just replaced the 185/70 Vredesteins with 185 X 15 Vredesteins.
Taller tire and not quite as wide. A huge difference in performance and feel.
Much more stable and do not follow the rain grooves as Ken complains about. I
suspect that being a taller tire, the sidewall is stronger. But overall a much
better feel and stabler.

That said, I will admit that I went to the minilite style wheel vs. wires, for
long distance touring, and I love the combination.

The BN1 I have came with Kumho's and they are OK. Passenger car type tire but
not a performance tire, Don't seem to do anything wrong but don't do anything
great either. Guess it all, depends on how you drive and use your car.

Randy

Randy Hicks
'56 100M
'55 BN1 Dealer LeMans
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M at gmail.com






On May 5, 2010, at 3:26 PM, Freese, Ken wrote:

> I actually think the Vredesteins suck. They follow the rain grooves and
> are very nervous feeling. The old Michelin XZX in 165 were nicer than
> these Vredesteins in 185/70. Yokohamas were also nice but not available
> anymore. I should have waited for the Pirelli CN36 reproductions. They
> were great in the 1970's.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
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