My BJ8 had 60-spokers on it when I bought it. I broke several spokes
before I went to 72-spokers (but I drive a bit spirited when I get a
chance).
On 1/4/2020 7:52 AM, Mirek Sharp wrote:
> My experience with 60 spoke wheels is the opposite to Skip's. I have a '59
> BT7 which I have owned since 1974, and drove on the original 48 spoke wheels
> until 13 years ago. In that time I broke only one spoke on a rear wheel.
> When I had the body re-done in 2006 I decided to replace the wheels with
> consideration for metal fatigue in the original ones. I replaced them with
> Dunlop style 60 spoke wheels supplied by Bob Yule (who as always, provided
> exceptional service). These look much nicer in my opinion than the 72 spoke
> wheels, which seem to crowded for my taste (I think the 48 spoke wheels look
> nicest, but compromised for the added strength). I feel the additional
> strength of the 72 spoke wheel is overkill and unless you are really driving
> the blazes out of it or have way-oversized tires mounted, are unnecessary.
> My wheels are shod with correctly-sized Vredestein Sprints. The ride and
> handling is perfect. My car is a well-maintained driver, not concours, and
> has always been maintained as an original car. That's my two cents, but as
> Skip said, itâ??s a personal choice.
> Best, Mirek
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of skip
> saunders
> Sent: January-04-20 12:40 AM
> To: 'Bruce Peters'; healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheels/Tires
>
> It is a personal choice IMHO. I have both chrome spokes and minilites.
> Depending on mood and distance/road quality, I mount the appropriate
> wheels/tires.... If I'm going to be on cobblestones, or rough roads, I use
> the minilites, if I'm driving around town, I use the Chromes.... However one
> thing I NEVER do: drive on 60 spoke wheels. Modern tires grip the road too
> well, and the spokes get destroyed. Use 72 spokes at least. The ONLY time
> I'd select 60 spokes (and I have them too) would be if I had a concourse car
> and it was being shown/judged. (I don't have a concourse car, I just have a
> set of original wheels...and the tires are way past their expiration date,
> I'd never drive around the block on them...lol.).... But, as I said at the
> outset: it is a personal choice (YMMV... :-) )
> -skip-
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bruce
> Peters
> Sent: Saturday, January 4, 2020 12:26 AM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Wheels/Tires
>
> Hi all,
> Iâ??m getting closer to having to buy wheels and tires for my â??67 BJ8. When
> I say closer I mean a year or so but I like to plan ahead. My car will not be
> concours correct or be entered in any car judging at shows. Itâ??ll be a
> driver that wonâ??t see any track time of any sort. That being said Iâ??m
> wondering what everyoneâ??s thoughts are on wheels and tires. I plan to put
> chrome wire wheels on. I donâ??t want Miniliteâ??s. So, here are my questions:
>
> 1. Dunlop style(e.g. Moss) versus Dayton(e.g. Hendrix)?
> 2. Wheel sizeâ??15x4.5 60 spoke; 15x5 72 spoke; or 15x5.5 72 spoke?
> 3. Tire Brand?
> 4. Tire Size?
>
> Iâ??m not a bargain basement shopper so Iâ??m willing to pay for the best
> combinations that make sense. I realize thereâ??s a lot of personal
> preference so I hope Iâ??m not gonna start a war with these questions!
>
> Thanks everyone!
> Bruce
>
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