British Wire??? I thought British Wire was UK manufacture representative here
in the US for lbc wiring and accessories. I did not realize they also did
wheels. Is this the same British Wire in Chicago at 708-481-9050???
If not, who are you referring to???
Dr. Doug
A bunch of wired MGs in my garage
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net On Behalf Of KENNETH PORTER
Sent: Monday, September 15, 1997 6:07 PM
To: Gary Burrell
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Wire Wheels, tires etc.
Gary:
I had British Wire rebuild my wire wheels (MG TC). they came back better
than new. Don't spend excessive money on new wheels when a rebuild is
just as good. also their tire prices were the lowest of three three
places that quoted. The prices ranged from $260 Moss to $136 British
wire. The wheels were returned with the tires mounted and balanced.
KEn
Gary Burrell wrote:
> Well, I had a flat on my B on the weekend. Which caused me to look
> at my tires and notice a lot of sidewall cracking. So I need new
> tires.
>
> This in turn causes me to consider moving up one of the items on my
> major acquisition list. Namely new wire wheels. When I restored my
> car I had my current (originally chrome) wires sand blasted and
> painted, and while they look all right they just will never compare
> to chrome.
>
> Anyway Browsing the British Wire Wheels catalog I see I have
> several choices to consider.
>
> Dayton vrs Dunlop
>
> Dunlop are all chrome, whereas Dayton has stainless steel spokes,
> which are supposed to be stronger. If I go for dayton is it worth it
> to get the show polish on the stainless spokes. (How much duller
> is this than chrome)
>
> 60 vrs 72 spoke.
>
> Do I go for the larger rims. Then I can use 185/70R14 as opposed
> to the much harder to find 165R14. I think there has been some
> mention of the larger tires causing problems. Any input?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Gary
>
> --
> Gary Burrell
> Design Engineer
> Pentek Inc. One Park Way, Upper Saddle River NJ 07458
> Phone: (201)818-5900 Fax: (201)818-5941 Email:garyb@pentek.com
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