Hello
Just three weeks back the BN3 was still on jack stands. It's been fitted with
steel wheels from new and some months back I had them blasted and repainted,
but no tyres. With the fires approaching I had to make a quick decision to fit
tyres so the car could be moved.
The Healey Duncan is fitted with Hankook 185/80R15 tyres which are fine on
that, but I think are too wide on the early Austin-Healeys so I fitted a set of
165/80R15 that fill out the wheel arch quite well. I had a choice of
asymmetrical or symmetrical and went with the latter as it looks better and
more period.
Hankook tyres are made in Korea and for the speed and distance our cars are
doing these days they are just fine.
Hoo Roo
Patrick Quinn
-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mirek Sharp
Sent: Monday, 6 January 2020 2:05 AM
To: 'Max Byers'; healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheels/Tires
I have wondered how many people drive with broken spokes and do not even
realize it. I have only had experience with a few broken spokes, one on my
Healey and one on my TC (both rear wheels), and both were broken right where
the spoke enters the hub, and were not easily noticed. One really has to use
the time-honoured method of tapping the spokes with a spanner or screwdriver to
listen to the ring, or notice them during a tyre change. It is quite possible
the many healeys, especially those owned/driven by less mechanically-minded
souls, are driving around with a broken spoke or two. I'm no engineer, but I
would not be surprised if this has little effect on the overall safety of the
wheel for normal driving. Does anyone know of a complete wheel failure from
normal driving? I have seen only one. When still an apprentice, an E-Type was
towed into the shop and one rear wheel had most of its spokes sheared off at
the hub (a 72 spoke chrome Dunlop). No idea how it happened. Cheers, Mirek
-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Max Byers
Sent: January-04-20 12:29 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheels/Tires
"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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