- 1. [Healeys] 185/70/15 tyre doesn't fit in the boot. (score: 1)
- Author: Derek Job <derek.c.job@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:57:50 +0200
- I guess from the many threads on tyre sizes a lot of you are running around with 185/70/15 tyres. I am and I have one as a spare, and it won't fit in the boot if you use the standard wood block/wire
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- 2. Re: [Healeys] 185/70/15 tyre doesn't fit in the boot. (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Collins " <gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:01:11 +0000
- I run 185 tires and have a 165 as the spare on my BN7. And, it is a tight Regards, Richard C, via my Blackberry I guess from the many threads on tyre sizes a lot of you are running around with 185/70
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- 3. Re: [Healeys] 185/70/15 tyre doesn't fit in the boot. (score: 1)
- Author: "Rich Chrysler" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:43:15 -0400
- I have seen owners simply unscrew the bolts holding the wood blocks in their original position, fit the wheel/tire assembly, then spot the blocks higher up to suit the bigger tire. Drill holes highe
- /html/healeys/2011-06/msg00782.html (9,642 bytes)
- 4. Re: [Healeys] 185/70/15 tyre doesn't fit in the boot. (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:52:12 +0000 (UTC)
- I take the stock 'block-and-tackle' out and put the 185/70 spare on 6-inch rim in the boot. Just fits, with a toolbox between it and the battery to keep it from sliding around. Bob -- Bob Spidell - S
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- 5. Re: [Healeys] 185/70/15 tyre doesn't fit in the boot. (score: 1)
- Author: "tom mitchell" <3000mk3@bighealey.org>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:45:55 -0400
- HI Derek, I made a new metal bracket just taller, so I could use the old bolt holes. Tom Mitchell 1965 Austin Healey BJ8 MK3 "Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you
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- 6. Re: [Healeys] 185/70/15 tyre doesn't fit in the boot. (score: 1)
- Author: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:33:01 -0700
- We move the tire blocks up about 1" to accept the new larger tires. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . _______________________________
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- 7. Re: [Healeys] 185/70/15 tyre doesn't fit in the boot. (score: 1)
- Author: <pennell@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2011 22:42:24 -0400
- I do likewise on my BN7 Richard. 165 on a disc wheel by the way. Keith _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual
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- 8. Re: [Healeys] 185/70/15 tyre doesn't fit in the boot. (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Collins " <gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2011 23:49:48 +0000
- Hope I never need to use the 165 as it is OLD...The 185's are Vredensteins and RVC Regards, Richard C, via my Blackberry I do likewise on my BN7 Richard. 165 on a disc wheel by the way. Keith have a
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