Henry:
Sorry but I don't have the weights to hand. But if anyone else does, I'll note
them and add em to the computer notes.
You do have to be careful when converting to 15" 72 spoke wheels. There are a
number of different types available. The 5.5" wide wheel commonly used on the
TR6 and Big Healey has too much offset to fit the B without danger of rear tire
rub. The MGC 72 spoke wheel is 15 x 5" and will fit the B without a problem.
The same holds true for the 15" knockoff minilite style wheel. I had some
rubbing problems on my 1965 MGB with 195/60 15" tires. Tire rub is not
insurmountable, but is a bit of a pain. Particularily when it is far worse
when your spousal unit is in the car.
The 14 x 5.5 72 spoke painted wheel we carry is the same wheel used on the
factory and subsequent works type cars.
Kelvin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Henry D. Reynolds [mailto:hdr@halsoft.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 2:50 PM
> To: Dodd, Kelvin
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Inevitable and probably over-asked tire questions
>
>
> how much more do the 15" 72-spoke painted wires wires weigh
> than 14" ones i assume that 60-spoke
> wheels were OEM on the MGB - (i assume that if you are racing
> with wire wheels you's want the 72 spoke)
>
> for that matter how does their weight compare to the
> center-lock mini-lite?
>
> Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
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