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100-Six & 48 Spokers

To: Austin Healey List <Healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: 100-Six & 48 Spokers
From: Rohan Marr <rohanmarr@mac.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 13:22:52 -0700
Hi all,

I figured it was worth starting a different thread since there is  
already one on discussing the perennial 70 spoke conversion etc.

So I am also at that point of deciding what new wheels to get rather  
than repair all my broken spokes however I am not deciding between  
the number of spokes. Am I the only person with an early model 100- 
Six (built in '56 but I guess you call it a '57) who wants to keep  
the 48 spoke look? I love the look of not too many spokes and the  
skinny tires (yes they slide really easy!).

So my question to the list is, that it is my understanding that if I  
choose to go down this road with all the arguments weighed about  
stronger wheels with more spokes etc, is there a better brand and  
source? I am in SF in CA so if there is a great wheel balancing  
supplier here that would be great, otherwise I guess I get them shipped.

I am also deciding between painted or stainless (if that is possible  
in 48 spokes) and not chrome. I am probably leaning towards  
stainless, but then what of the rim? I guess they must be chromed?

Any thoughts and tips would be greatly appreciated before I make the  
big investment.

Also, does everyone get a set of 5 or do you kinda cheat and keep an  
older wheel as the spare?

Thanks in advance
Rohan




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