I think 48 spoke wheels are getting a bad rap. I ran the original 48 spoke
wheels (with radial tires BTW) on my BN1 from 1976 through about 1996. Also
ran old 48's on my BN7 for a few years before I replaced them with
chrome/stainless Dayton 60's. Never had a problem with any of the
48's...lots of miles and some intense autocrossing.
All big healeys through early BJ7 came with the 48's.
On the other hand, I know other folks have had problems with 48's and unless
you really like the looks of them, or are going for absolute original, I
would replace them with 72's when the time comes for new wheels.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: <RAHosmer@aol.com>
To: <bn1@pacbell.net>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 1:38 AM
Subject: Re: Wire wheels.
> In a message dated 3/13/05 5:48:45 PM, bn1@pacbell.net writes:
>
> << Thirty years ago when I was foolish enough to run around on 48's >>
>
> Now, I'm a bit concerned. Are 48-spoke wires (the original ones from new -
> trued about 5000 miles ago and nothing loose/broken) now considered
> "dangerous"? I do not push my car, and will not until I have a LOT more
> miles on my "out
> of nearly 30 year hibernation" refamiliarization with the car.
>
> Dick Hosmer
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