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Found a link (NFI, and I've never done business with them):
https://www.classiccarperformance.com/
On 1/3/2020 10:10 PM, Bob Spidell wrote:
> Last I checked--a few years ago--Dayton didn't offer 5.5" rims (5" or
> 6" only). I have Dayton 72-spoke 6" rims on my BJ8, with Vredestein
> 185/70HR-15 tires (I'm on my third or fourth set). The wheels/rims
> stick out more than I like--I think 5.5" would be better--and the rear
> tires rub against the rear rebound block bolts in very hard
> cornering. But handling and grip are very good, even in the wet.  Â
> When I bought them, nearly 30 years ago, Dayton quality was considered
> much superior to Dunlops, which were made in India at that time.Â
> There's another brand available now--'MWS' or similar--and I think
> they may be contemporary versions of the Dunlops. Best tires I ever
> had were Yokohama A321s, but they haven't been available in a couple
> decades.
>
> Shop around, I think you can beat Moss on price. There's a 'British
> Wire Wheel' company, but I don't think they're related to the outfit
> Bruce Erfer sold long ago.
>
> Bob
>
> On 1/3/2020 9:26 PM, Bruce Peters wrote:
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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Found a link (NFI, and I've never done business with them):<br>
<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.classiccarperformance.com/";>https://www.classiccarperformance.com/</a><br>
<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/3/2020 10:10 PM, Bob Spidell
wrote:<br>
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<blockquote type="cite"
cite="mid:6320ba00-8922-1b0a-3df0-41d7550fa6c2@comcast.net">Last I
checked--a few years ago--Dayton didn't offer 5.5" rims (5" or 6"
only). I have Dayton 72-spoke 6" rims on my BJ8, with Vredestein
185/70HR-15 tires (I'm on my third or fourth set). The
wheels/rims stick out more than I like--I think 5.5" would be
better--and the rear tires rub against the rear rebound block
bolts in very hard cornering. But handling and grip are very
good, even in the wet.   When I bought them, nearly 30 years ago,
Dayton quality was considered much superior to Dunlops, which were
made in India at that time. There's another brand available
now--'MWS' or similar--and I think they may be contemporary
versions of the Dunlops. Best tires I ever had were Yokohama
A321s, but they haven't been available in a couple decades.
<br>
<br>
Shop around, I think you can beat Moss on price. There's a
'British Wire Wheel' company, but I don't think they're related to
the outfit Bruce Erfer sold long ago.
<br>
<br>
Bob
<br>
<br>
On 1/3/2020 9:26 PM, Bruce Peters wrote:
<br>
<blockquote type="cite">Hi all,
<br>
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:
<br>
<br>
1. Dunlop style(e.g. Moss) versus Dayton(e.g. Hendrix)?
<br>
2. Wheel sizeâ??15x4.5 60 spoke; 15x5 72 spoke; or 15x5.5 72
spoke?
<br>
3. Tire Brand?
<br>
4. Tire Size?
<br>
<br>
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!
<br>
<br>
Thanks everyone!
<br>
Bruce
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Sent from my iPad
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