[Healeys] Wheels/Tires

Sat Jan 4 10:20:24 MST 2020

I had a 48 spoker collapse on me with my first 3000. I was at Trinity in Dublin. I was younger and even more foolish then (+/-21*) and there were, seemingly at least, no rules relating to traffic in general and foreign-registered cars in particular. So, yes, I was probably driving like an idiot. But having fun. 
It collapsed fairly gently as I recall, so no great harm was done. Main issue was getting the thing fixed as there were no spokes in Ireland and the import duty was ridiculous.
My current car had 48 which I swapped over to chrome Dunlop 60s which, touch wood, have done me well for about 15 years.
*long time ago!
Simon

-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Max Byers
Sent: 04 January 2020 15:55
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheels/Tires

Bruce, here is my input:

I do not know anything about Dunlop/Moss wheels.  I bought five 60-spoke 15x4.5 Dayton chrome wheels with stainless spokes from British Wire Wheel in 1991, and they are still on my BJ8 with 106,000 miles on them now.  I've had a few broken spokes over the years, but fortunately I am relatively close to Allen Hendrix.  He keeps them trued and balanced whenever I need replacement spokes or new tires.

It is only my personal opinion and preference, but while 72 spoke wheels are stronger, they are also have a "busier" appearance.  My experience with the 60-spokers tells me that they are more than adequate.

I have always used 165 x 15 tires, again personal preference.  As to which brand, I use whichever tire is available to Hendrix Wire Wheel.  At one point it was Kumhos, and I really liked those tires.  They were not available at my last tire change, so I currently have Nexens.  So far, with 5 years and 10,000 miles on them they are also proving to be a very good tire.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA Delegate at Large
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Peters
Sent: Saturday, January 4, 2020 12:26 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Wheels/Tires

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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