[Healeys] Tires

[Randy Hicks]

I have the Vredestein 185 X 15 on my BJ8. Great combination!!!   (185/70 X 15
on the BN2's)

However, on a BJ8 this tire will rub on hard corners on the seam between the
fender and shroud at the front. You'll need to trim off about 1/4 inch. This
is no big deal as the tire really performs great and really 'rolls' on the
highway.

Not sure I understand the statement " I live in SW Florida so limited on where
I can go."  I live in New England and have made 4 cross country trips in 5
years with the BJ8 and more planned. Healey roads lead everywhere!!!   :-)

Randy

Randy Hicks
www.austinhealey100m.com
'56 100 M  White/Black
'56 100 M  Florida Green/OEW
'55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans  (for sale)  (really got to sell it now!)
'62 BN7 MkII with factory hardtop
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M at gmail.com


On Sep 25, 2012, at 5:01 PM, R Phillips wrote:

> The car is a '65 BJ8.  I live in SW Florida so limited on where I can go.
> Also, how do I measure the width of the wheel with the tires on?
>
> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 4:34 PM, Josi Vicente Vargas
> <jvvmusme at yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>> On what car ?
>>
>> I have vredestein 185HR15 on my BN2 and I love them
>>
>> Josi Vicente Vargas
>> Musmi
>>
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>>
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>>
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>>  ------------------------------
>> *From:* R Phillips <healeydriver1 at gmail.com>
>> *To:* healeylist <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:16 PM
>> *Subject:* [Healeys] Tires
>>
>> I have reviewed some of the threads re: tires.  I am currently running
>> Dunlop 165 R15 on 60 spoke wire wheels.  While the tires still have
>> adequate tread, they are at least 10 years old if not older
>> So: Do I replace them; will 185 R15 fit (as some have suggested in the
>> archives); what issues should I worry about and where can I find them and
>> finally, can most tire shops work on wire wheels without damaging them?
>>
>> As always thanks for your input.
>>
>> Ric
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