[Healeys] Tire/wheel combo for BT7

[Earl Kagna]

Hi Mark:

Here is what I on my BJ8 did to solve the problem.  I have 5 185 / 70 x 15 Vredesteins on 72 spoke 5” wheels (457F):

I made another front block – narrower – the one that the tire hold down rod screws to  - got it as narrow as possible, and still allowed it to work.  I recall gaining about 3/4” – 1” ie; moved the wheel forward by that much, which allowed the trunk lid to close completely without contacting the tire.  It was a bit fiddly, but it worked like a damn.  Nice to be able to get a flat wheel / tire assembly back in the trunk to get home!

Here’s something interesting:  my BT7 tri-carb has 5 of the same wheel / tire combo – those wheels go right into the trunk without any modification whatsoever!  I guess these cars vary a bit in that area.

Note also that I’ve raised the fuel tanks on both cars on thin hard rubber strips

Hope this helps. A photo is easy if you need it.

Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BJ8, BT7 tri-carb



From: Mark Fawcett 
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 5:08 PM
To: Ahealey help 
Subject: [Healeys] Tire/wheel combo for BT7

Listers, 
I will be replacing the original painted 48 spoke wire wheel and 15 year old 165/15. I'd like to get a larger wheel/tire combo as a spare. I have 72 spoke wheels on 185 Vredresteins that do not fit in the trunk What is the largest tire/wheel combo that will fit in the trunk (boot).

Thanks,

Mark Fawcett



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