[Healeys] Vredestein Sprint Classic - AH tire choice

[Mr.. Bill]

This thread is so beat to death, I can't believe it*'s* going around 
another time! I will add one post regarding the maximum size that will 
fit a BN1 without rubbing the front wheel wells. I refuse to get 
involved in this thread again, so please don't ask any questions as they 
will not be answered. I am not being nasty, just tired of repeating myself.

My BN1 is #663 sporting the smallest front wheel wells of any Healey. I 
run Dayton 6" 72 spoke S/S & chrome wheels. Yes, I said SIX INCH! Those 
are shod with tubeless 205/65 Dunlop SP2000's. 
http://www.ctyres.co.uk/tyres/dunlop.php

I have NEVER had any rubbing in the front. VERY occasionally the rear 
tires will rub lightly on the inside against the bump stop bolts. It is 
so slight that I haven't even burned the paint off, just added a black 
rubber mark.

My front suspension is nothing special but everything has either been 
rebuilt or replaced. The only modification from stock is a 7/8" sway bar 
which keeps the car almost flat in the hardest of corners even with 
those large footprints.

You are probably thinking that I baby the car to keep it from rubbing. 
Nothing could be further from the truth. Here is my Caregiver running 
her very first gymkhana at California Healey Week, 2010. If she wouldn't 
have lugged it, she would have beaten all the guys and come in first 
instead of second. Turn up your sound and enjoy: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsHOWzwrlDI

Bill
'53 BN1M (Just for Mr. Oritt.)
'61 BT7


On 2/20/2011 8:51 AM, Michael Oritt wrote:
> Tadek--
>
> I am looking to replace the zX Michelins on my BN1 and so far my options
> seem limited to either a 185 or 165 Vred with varying opinions from
> seemingly knowledgable folks as to whether or not the larger tire will fit
> the front wheel openings.  Certainly any reports on tires are going to be
> largely empirical but nevertheless useful, esp as regards issues of fit as
> we have so few choices in the US.
>
> I had XAS's on a BMW 530 years back and thought they were wonderful
> tires--if you can get them on your Healey I would be interested in knowing
> how you like them.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt