Please define "non-splined". I believe all the wheels we have been discussing
are standard center lock style. They are definitely splined.
Bill Lawrence
BN1 #554
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On Jan 4, 2020, at 11:06, "Bruce Peters" <rv9aplane@gmail.com> wrote:
> Are all the current wire wheels on offer from the various suppliers
> non-splined? It doesnâ??t seem to be mentioned anywhere that Iâ??ve seen.
>
> Thanks for all the replies so far everyone.
>
> Bruce
>
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Jan 3, 2020, at 9:54 PM, Bruce Steele <healeybruce@roadrunner.com> wrote:
>>
>> I have Dayton 5" 72-spoke chrome wire wheels on disk wheel hubs. These
>> Daytons are not splined, but use a toothed backing plate that bolts to the
>> rotor/hub and drum/hub assemblies. When I purchased it from the PO, it had
>> been sitting for 6 years and the wheels were perfectly true, so they are
>> very robust and they look great, though beefier than the standard Dunlop
>> wire wheel. Given that the car was originally a disk wheel car, if I ever
>> have to replace the wires, I would seriously consider Minilites.
>>
>> As for tires, I run Vredestein Sprint Classic, 165/15. Very happy with
>> them. They are getting close to the end of their age cycle, and I plan to
>> replace with the same.
>>
>> Bruce Steele
>> Brea, CA
>> 1960 BN7
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of skip
>> saunders
>> Sent: Friday, January 03, 2020 9:40 PM
>> To: 'Bruce Peters' <rv9aplane@gmail.com>; 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
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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