Re: Looking for owner of an Alpine for wheel and tiredimensions

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Vic,
    The track was even on all Rootes cars until disc brakes were introduced.  
Drum and disc brake crossmembers, a-arms, and other components are identical. 
 If you look closely at the clearances, I think you will agree the change in 
front track was by necessity and not by design: I have been surprised twice 
by spontaneous snap-spins on the street in two different Series 5 Alpines, 
caused by the very soft (original) rear spring rate and the narrow rear 
track.  I doubt this would happen with an even track or wider tires on the 
rear.
Jim Leach   Pacific Tiger Club  Seattle