I had a 48 spoker collapse on me with my first 3000. I was at Trinity in
Dublin. I was younger and even more foolish then (+/-21*) and there were,
seemingly at least, no rules relating to traffic in general and
foreign-registered cars in particular. So, yes, I was probably driving like an
idiot. But having fun.
It collapsed fairly gently as I recall, so no great harm was done. Main issue
was getting the thing fixed as there were no spokes in Ireland and the import
duty was ridiculous.
My current car had 48 which I swapped over to chrome Dunlop 60s which, touch
wood, have done me well for about 15 years.
*long time ago!
Simon
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From: Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Max Byers
Sent: 04 January 2020 15:55
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheels/Tires
Bruce, here is my input:
I do not know anything about Dunlop/Moss wheels. I bought five 60-spoke 15x4.5
Dayton chrome wheels with stainless spokes from British Wire Wheel in 1991, and
they are still on my BJ8 with 106,000 miles on them now. I've had a few broken
spokes over the years, but fortunately I am relatively close to Allen Hendrix.
He keeps them trued and balanced whenever I need replacement spokes or new
tires.
It is only my personal opinion and preference, but while 72 spoke wheels are
stronger, they are also have a "busier" appearance. My experience with the
60-spokers tells me that they are more than adequate.
I have always used 165 x 15 tires, again personal preference. As to which
brand, I use whichever tire is available to Hendrix Wire Wheel. At one point
it was Kumhos, and I really liked those tires. They were not available at my
last tire change, so I currently have Nexens. So far, with 5 years and 10,000
miles on them they are also proving to be a very good tire.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA Delegate at Large
Havelock, NC USA
-----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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