Years ago when I ran my BT7 on 185 series Cinturatos, I simply removed the
block on the bulkhead altogether and the spare then just barely fit; the trunk
lid touched the tire, but still closed and sealed. The bar and leather strap
was easily sufficient to keep it all in place. Back on the correct 165 series
now and the car is noticeably nicer to drive. Of course I kept the block and
re-installed it for the 165 spare.
Regards, Mirek
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David
Nock BCS
Sent: April-18-18 4:38 PM
To: Mark Fawcett; gmolony1 at bigpond.com; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tire/wheel combo for BT7
You do not need to have a 185 series tire in the trunk as a spare. Mount a 165
series tire for a spare and it will fit with out modifying anything.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2018 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tire/wheel combo for BT7
Thank you all for your input. I think I'm going to modify the block on the rear
bulkhead and go with a 60 spoke 185/15. The 48 spoke wheel that I have is in
really poor condition and going tubeless is a plus for me. So I'm going to take
this opportunity to upgrade. Again, thank you. This list is the best resource.
Mark Fawcett
On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 6:12 PM, <gmolony1 at bigpond.com> wrote:
Mark
You can get that size wheel and tyre in the trunk. I have 72 spoke 5?'? 185 x
15 Pirellis on my car and as a spare in the trunk.
You need to move the locating block on the rear bulkhead up by about an inch by
making a simple bracket to lift the height of
the block slightly higher. Only a concours expert will know you have lifted it
Graeme M
From: Mark Fawcett
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 10:08 AM
To: Ahealey help
Subject: [Healeys] Tire/wheel combo for BT7
Listers,
I will be replacing the original painted 48 spoke wire wheel and 15 year old
165/15. I'd like to get a larger wheel/tire combo as a spare. I have 72 spoke
wheels on 185 Vredresteins that do not fit in the trunk What is the largest
tire/wheel combo that will fit in the trunk (boot).
Thanks,
Mark Fawcett
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