Or, you could get new Dunlop 48 spoke painted wheels and do it right, or,
you could get a set of 60 spoke Dayton's that are apparently laced to offset
the hub sufficiently to clear the spokes on the drum brake cars.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan" <alan@nfahc.co.uk>
To: "'Ruud Gubbels'" <rgubbels@home.nl>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 3:20 PM
Subject: RE: Front hub question
> Hi Ruud.
> It is true - the 60 spokes touch the front drums. This is bad news, not
> only
> because of the paint getting scraped but because the slight bending of the
> spokes against the drum as they flex stresses them. The spokes are
> supposed
> to be in tension all the time. Bending them whilst in tension and flexing
> (such as when cornering) could cause failure.
>
> The cars were originally fitted with 48 spokes as you suggest. You will
> need 72 spoke wheels I'm afraid (ouch).
>
> Regards.......
> _______________________________________________
> (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________)
> (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______)
> (_________1965-BJ8________)
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> mailto:alan@nfahc.co.uk
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
> On
> Behalf Of Ruud Gubbels
> Sent: 05 April 2006 19:11
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Front hub question
>
> Can someone on the list help me with some information on the following.
>
> The inner spokes of my 60 spoke wheels are just touching the front brake
> drums of my BN4. This causes the paint to be damaged on the drums. I think
> that when leaving the works, the car had 48 spoke wheels. Could it be that
> these hubs only fit the 48 spoke wheels? Do I need different hubs for 60
> spoke wheels?
>
> Ruud Gubbels
> '57 BN4
>
> Netherlands
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