[Healeys] Tires and wheels for BN2

[Greg Lemon]

Derek, I think you meant a 165/80, the 70 series being too "short" and 
probably not the way you would want to go with the already limited ground 
clearance with a 100.

But I totally agree that the correct skinny tires provide a better driving 
experience.

As far as actual tire choices in that size, they are fairly limited,  there 
are Nankangs for under $70, 
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/searchTiresBySize.do?sortBy=prca&ar=80&fqs=true&rd=15&sw=false&cs=165

I was surprised to see this option available, I ran these on my 100 and was 
happy with the Firestone F560s for not much more than the Nankangs (and you 
don't have to get over the fact that your Healey has tires that say 
"Nankang" on the sidewall. 
http://www.cokertire.com/firestone-f560-165r15.html

I believe there are also much more expensive options available from antique 
tire specialists as well, believe there is a Vredstein Sprint in a 185/70 
that many are happy with, not sure if they are available in 165/80.  As 
mentioned I would prefer the skinnier tire for a lighter, agile, period feel 
when driving.

I personally don't have a problem putting the lower end tires on my cars, 
they are undoubtedly better than what was put on the cars new, and anybody 
selling tires in the USA knows that if they are substandard or unsafe the 
product liability lawyers will sue the pants off of them.

If you really want a period look I have some Dunlop Gold Seal bias plys that 
are old, but look very nice, have great tread and hold air, would let them 
go very cheap, but I wouldn't use them for highway driving because of the 
age.

Regards, Greg Lemon
1968 TR250 (current)
1954 BN1 (former)

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From: "Derek Job" <derek.c.job at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 5:34 AM
To: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
Cc: "healeylist" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tires and wheels for BN2

> OK I'll bite.
>
> If you are sticking to 48 spokes and the original rim width then 165/70s 
> are
> the way to go. They are closest to the originals and will provide a better
> driving experience tin the 100 than having the car 'overtyred'.
>
> Derek
> On 29 Dec 2013, at 00:36, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Yep, our favorite topic (next to oil).
>>
>> What's the List wisdom/opinion regarding tires and wheels for a BN2/100M?
> We'll probably stay with 48-spoke painted wheels; but have a feeling 
> finding
> rubber might be a problem.
>>
>> TIA,
>> Bob
>>
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