[Healeys] more questions on the right tires for a 67 BJ8

[Jim Werner]

I found this tire size calculator helpful
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php?tires=175-65r15-195-65r15
 

Jim
Werner

 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: JOHN BAHE SR
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To: Bluehealey <bluehealey at gmail.com>
Cc: healeylist
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Sent: Fri, Nov 7, 2014 3:16 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys]
more questions on the right tires for a 67 BJ8


The picture sure tells a
story, but I wonder if this tire could possibly
fit in the trunk (boot) as
intended.  I have a 1966 BJ8 that has Dayton 60
spoke rims that are 41/2
inches wide;  the tires are 165x15 F560 Firestones
that are 25.43 inches in
diameter.  This tire fits the trunk in the correct
location just barely.  The
180x15 tire is 26.80 in diameter and wider than
the Firestone.  I do not see
how this tire that is 1 inch larger in
diameter could fit the boot location as
intended.  If it does not make any
difference if this larger tire fits the
boot than I am sure it is a great
choice !!

Just a thought,
John

On Fri, Nov
7, 2014 at 1:54 PM, Bluehealey <bluehealey at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Ron.
>
Since price is not an issue for your 12 year consumer durables, then
>
everything you need to know is right here.
>
http://www.team.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=114
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Healeys
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron
> Davies
> Sent: 06
November 2014 22:55
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] more
questions on the right tires for a 67 BJ8
>
> Apparently the moderator said I
sent this question from a non-recognized
> email so I'm trying again. Sorry if
it gets repeated.
>
> I have Dayton 72 spoke 15x5  type 457F on my 67 BJ8.
>
>
My Michelins are ZX 175 R 15 and are 12 years old and are no longer made.
>
There is no middle number like "60". I see some cracking now on one tire.
>
>
I understand many are happy with Vredsteins (sp) and I went on their site
>
but they do not list Healey as a choice.
>
> Does anyone with a BJ8 Mk III and
Daytons have a recommendation on size and
> type/model of Vredstein or any
other tire? Especially the "modern" 3
> numbers
> like "175-60-15".  Do we
still put tubes in the "tubeless" tires?
>
> Looking over the listserve I saw
recommendations for Vred 185-70-15, Eagel
> 195-65-15, and Michelin XAS in
180-15.
>
> I'm looking mostly for a comfort and safety  than performance,
price or
> mileage.
>
> Much appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ron Davies
>
>
Orange Co.
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