Hmmmmm. To me 'a few broken spokes' and 'more than adequate' is a
contradiction in terms.
On 1/4/2020 7:54 AM, Max Byers wrote:
> 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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