[Healeys] Wheels/Tires

[WILLIAM B LAWRENCE]

Yep, that's them. I think the salesman's name was Dave.

Bill Lawrence
BN1 #554
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheels/Tires

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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