"A few broken spokes in 106,000 miles is pretty good, I think. How many people
besides you and me put that kind of mileage on their Healey now, Bob? And some
of those broken spokes were in the days before Allen Hendrix was truing and
balancing my wheels.
-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Saturday, January 4, 2020 11:50 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheels/Tires
Hmmmmm. To me 'a few broken spokes' and 'more than adequate' is a
contradiction in terms.
On 1/4/2020 7:54 AM, Max Byers wrote:
> 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@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bruce
> Peters
> Sent: Saturday, January 4, 2020 12:26 AM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Wheels/Tires
>
> Hi all,
> Iâ??m getting closer to having to buy wheels and tires for my â??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. Itâ??ll be a
> driver that wonâ??t see any track time of any sort. That being said Iâ??m
> wondering what everyoneâ??s thoughts are on wheels and tires. I plan to put
> chrome wire wheels on. I donâ??t want Miniliteâ??s. So, here are my questions:
>
> 1. Dunlop style(e.g. Moss) versus Dayton(e.g. Hendrix)?
> 2. Wheel sizeâ??15x4.5 60 spoke; 15x5 72 spoke; or 15x5.5 72 spoke?
> 3. Tire Brand?
> 4. Tire Size?
>
> Iâ??m not a bargain basement shopper so Iâ??m willing to pay for the best
> combinations that make sense. I realize thereâ??s a lot of personal
> preference so I hope Iâ??m not gonna start a war with these questions!
>
> Thanks everyone!
> Bruce
>
>
>
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