[Healeys] 100-4 Tires

[Bob Spidell]

Correction: Tires on my BN2 are 165/80.

> On Sep 18, 2020, at 8:00 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>  Depends on the rims. I believe original rims for a 100 are 4 inches wide (with 48 spokes); if you look at tire guides the largest tire recommended for that size rim, in a radial, is a 165/70-15. A larger tire on a 48-spoke wheel would probably break spokes (when I put 185/70 tires on my BJ8 with 60-spoke wheels I broke several spokes). When I bought tires for my BN2, there were very few options in that size--actually, only one because it doesn't get driven all that much and I didn't want to break the bank--which Walmart special ordered for me. They are Nexen brand, made in S. Korea. I think they look good, handle well and were about $60/ea at the time (see attached).
> 
> A few days ago I pulled the wheels to top up the shocks and discovered the spines are worn on both the wheels and the hubs (I'm a little disappointed in myself for not catching that, but we were deep in a restoration and trying to get it back on the road).  Looks like a new set of hubs and wheels is in my future; I'm debating going with 4.5" rims with 175/80s. I'll give Allan Hendrix a call when it's time.
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
> On 9/18/2020 6:08 AM, Charles Schott via Healeys wrote:
>> Can anyone recommend a correct looking tire for the 100-4? The guy I'm restoring the BN2 for can get a substantial discount at Coker, so tires they sell would be preferable. Thanks.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Charlie
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