If the 60's are not adequate for the loads why would the 48's be used in
stock applications. I used 48's on my 100-6 for years without any
wobble and they were old as the hills. I have since upgraded but 60's
are more than adequate for racing as well. Unless you really want to
spend some $$$$ I would stay with the 60's and have them trued as
another lister suggested and have the drum's/rotors balanced as well.
As for the hubs check to see if they have a sharp edge to them, if both
edges are rounded no need to replace hubs.
Don
57' BN4
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From: healeys-bounces+don=anglesey.us@autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+don=anglesey.us@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
edwjkeuer@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 6:38 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Wheels
Hello,
I've asked this of a few of you already, but wonder what you
collectively think about replacing 60 spoke wheels with 72's. I noted
modest vibration and shake when driving my (new old) car home this past
Sunday at 65-70 mph.
A restorer (the same "well-known" one) has been very kind in giving me
advice, as he's worked on the car 10 years ago and remembers it well. He
feels that the 60's are not adequate for the loads generated by the
engine and suspension, regardless of their balance, and strongly
suggests going with 72's (agree that BWW is the best source?). He feels
that corrects 90% of these "shake" issues with Healeys and that mods to
the frame, body panels are rarely necessary.
If all this is true, should I replace the hubs also? BWW told me that
worn hubs will ruin new wheels. You have to remove the wheels to check
this, right? Or would you just suggest replacing the hubs? Any other
issues with this that I should be aware of?
Thanks to you all,
You've been just great, and I so appreciate your experience and
willingness to share it -
Edw. J. Keuer
Wheaton, IL
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