Interesting video about tires on Healeys
http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/austin-healey
Ira Erbs
Portland,OR
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On Sat, Oct 7, 2017 at 10:43 AM, Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Roger pointed me in the direction of the Longstone Michelin 180HR15 as
> well and I plan to buy a set. Another benefit is they will slightly improve
> ground clearance and every bit helps. However, the minimum rim width for
> the 180HR15 is 4.5". I believe all of the 48 spoke wire wheels have a width
> of 4" and are too narrow. Most of the 60 and 72 spoke rims are 4.5" wide or
> more.
>
> Harold
>
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> *From:* Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of
> *WILLIAM
> B LAWRENCE
> *Sent:* Friday, October 06, 2017 11:22 AM
> *To:* Bob Spidell; healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Tires
>
> Great!. Thanks to all for the information.
>
>
> Bill Lawrence
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Bob Spidell
> <bspidell at comcast.net>
> *Sent:* Friday, October 6, 2017 1:59:56 PM
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Tires
>
>
> Several people on the forum have bought from Longstone in the UK and got
> free shipping:
>
>
> http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/michelin-xas
>
>
> http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?111072-
> Michelin-XAS-tires-for-my-67-Austin-Healey-3000&highlight=longstone
>
>
> NFI, just passing it on.
>
>
> Bob
>
> On 10/5/2017 10:38 PM, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote:
>
> Roger,
>
>
> The Michelin XAS 180-15 looks very good to me. Is there a US supplier?
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Bill Lawrence
>
> BN1 #554
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>
> <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Roger Grace
> <roggrace at telus.net> <roggrace at telus.net>
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 5, 2017 2:21:35 PM
> *To:* Ron Fine; healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Tires
>
>
> 165-15 tires are all a little smaller in diameter compared to the original
> 590-15 cross ply.
> Maybe consider the Mich. XAS 180-15 tires that are 3% taller and so fit
> better in the wheel wells, but you do have to be careful with some
> clearances.
> I am very happy with mine after about 4k mi
> See also what Longstone Tires in UK says about AH tyres.
>
> http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/austin-healey
>
>
> *From:* Ron Fine
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 4, 2017 3:16 PM
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Tires
>
> Hello list. It has been awhile since I had a question for the group.
>
> I need to replace my 12 year old Michelin ZX175R15 tires on my ?61Austin
> Healey with modern tubeless wire wheels.
>
> The only ones I can find that are close to that size are Michelin XZX
> 165SR15 or Vredestein 165HR15.
>
> Opinions on these??
>
> Recommendations for a tire shop in Southern California that knows how to
> mount and balance wire wheels?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron Fine
> 61BN7
>
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