[Healeys] Wheels/Tires

[Bob Spidell]

Found a link (NFI, and I've never done business with them):

https://www.classiccarperformance.com/


On 1/3/2020 10:10 PM, Bob Spidell wrote:
> Last I checked--a few years ago--Dayton didn't offer 5.5" rims (5" or 
> 6" only).  I have Dayton 72-spoke 6" rims on my BJ8, with Vredestein 
> 185/70HR-15 tires (I'm on my third or fourth set).  The wheels/rims 
> stick out more than I like--I think 5.5" would be better--and the rear 
> tires rub against the rear rebound block bolts in very hard 
> cornering.  But handling and grip are very good, even in the wet.    
> When I bought them, nearly 30 years ago, Dayton quality was considered 
> much superior to Dunlops, which were made in India at that time.  
> There's another brand available now--'MWS' or similar--and I think 
> they may be contemporary versions of the Dunlops.  Best tires I ever 
> had were Yokohama A321s, but they haven't been available in a couple 
> decades.
>
> Shop around, I think you can beat Moss on price.  There's a 'British 
> Wire Wheel' company, but I don't think they're related to the outfit 
> Bruce Erfer sold long ago.
>
> Bob
>
> On 1/3/2020 9:26 PM, Bruce Peters wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I’m getting closer to having to buy wheels and tires for my ‘67 BJ8. 
>> When I say closer I mean a year or so but I like to plan ahead. My 
>> car will not be concours correct or be entered in any car judging at 
>> shows. It’ll be a driver that won’t see any track time of any sort. 
>> That being said I’m wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on wheels 
>> and tires. I plan to put chrome wire wheels on. I don’t want 
>> Minilite’s. So, here are my questions:
>>
>> 1. Dunlop style(e.g. Moss) versus Dayton(e.g. Hendrix)?
>> 2. Wheel size—15x4.5 60 spoke; 15x5 72 spoke; or 15x5.5 72 spoke?
>> 3. Tire Brand?
>> 4. Tire Size?
>>
>> I’m not a bargain basement shopper so I’m willing to pay for the best 
>> combinations that make sense. I realize there’s a lot of personal 
>> preference so I hope I’m not gonna start a war with these questions!
>>
>> Thanks everyone!
>> Bruce
>>
>>
>>
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