[Healeys] Tyres --Rear guard clearance on a BN2

Derek Job derek.c.job at gmail.com
Sat Dec 12 01:00:56 MST 2015


It is quite common for the bodies of Healeys not to sit exactly square on
the chassis. This can explain why only one side is affected.

Derek

On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 4:43 AM, Keith Taylor <ktee20 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Michael
> That was a less destructive option
> The wheelbase on both sides is 2290 which is correct but the problem is
> only on the right side
> I assume I will have to move both sides to avoid " crabbing "
>
> On 12 December 2015 at 14:22, Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Keith,
>> May be worth looking into relocating the rear axle back about1/2"...it is
>> a lot easier than re-arching and refinishing a fender (guard).
>> Michael S
>> BN1 #174
>>
>> On Fri, Dec 11, 2015 at 10:18 PM, Keith Taylor <ktee20 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Andy  The front are OK The BN2 has the higher cutout on the front
>>> & I think the rear is the same as the BN1. It is the rear right that is the
>>> problem Before I considered modifying the fender (guard) I was hoping to
>>> make sure this problem was not just my car , re working a newly painted
>>> guard is a last resort
>>>
>>> Keith
>>>
>>> On 12 December 2015 at 11:58, Andy Thorp <bce257 at yahoo.co.nz> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Keith,
>>>>
>>>> Dunlop 48 spokes and XAS from Longstone on a 57 BN4 and the RR tyre
>>>> fouls the rear arch point at the back when crossing curbs. LR has about
>>>> 15mm. The RR guard has the wheel cutout about 5mm smaller and sits about
>>>> 5mm further forward than the left side which means the rear tip is below
>>>> the tyre tread on level ground.
>>>>
>>>> I had the arch re-rolled 5mm bigger and hopefully this will give enough
>>>> clearance.
>>>>
>>>> Andy.
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> *From:* Keith Taylor <ktee20 at gmail.com>
>>>> *To:* healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
>>>> *Sent:* Friday, 11 December 2015 7:12 PM
>>>> *Subject:* [Healeys] Tyres --Rear guard clearance on a BN2
>>>>
>>>> My old 48 spoke rims have run their life , fitted with 165/80R Hancooks
>>>> also past their use by date.
>>>>
>>>> Updated to Dayton 60 spoke 4-1/5 rims with Michelin 180/HR XAS as
>>>> recommended by Longstone Tyres UK
>>>>    as closest match for Dunlop RS5.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The Hancooks looked a bit lean in the wheel arch while the Michelins
>>>> fill it out nicely.
>>>>
>>>> PROBLEM  :-          The right side tyre now touches the guard bottom
>>>> turn-in & the left side is just clear.
>>>>                                 Both rear  tyres sit just outside the
>>>> guard & I am concerned that wheel travel will hit the guards.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The Daytons were purchased from the Healey Factory here in OZ & claimed
>>>> to be specifically for a BN1-2.
>>>> To me it looks like the rim should sit  further in ie the offset is too
>>>> far out.
>>>>
>>>> The rim is branded 4.5 Beadlace D2-88.
>>>>
>>>> Any input would be appreciated
>>>>
>>>> Keith Taylor
>>>> Southern Highlands OZ
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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