roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Bigger wheels/brakes for JH
The problem with oem, 13" wheels is very limited performance tire and brake choices. Yes you can buy "R" compound, but very pricey and NOT suitable for street. What then ? I'm converting a set of 4 on 130 mm. b.c. to 4 on 4" bc., "Rivieras" once popular on 914's and bugs. 15" dia x 5.5" wide with same 4" back spacing as JH wheel. This makes a 205-50 performance tire possible. Yea I know, Jensen Healey, who cares ? Cheers, roverman.
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: Bigger wheels/brakes for JH
Art, that's an interesting idea, are you changing the wheels or redrilling the hubs? As far as larger wheels go, have you also looked at VTO wheels. Hap can drill those in the Midget and JH bolt pattern if you want and has three styles to choose from. I think their new Le Mans style would look great on the JH. [64.27.130.204]
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roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Bigger wheels/brakes for JH
Thanks Bill, but I like to compare cost, maybe I'm cheep. Empi 8 spoke($75 each with caps/new), will be my choice if I can make them 4 on 4" bc. JH hubs are too small to go larger. "Hemi Healey" will get the Team III wheels, as per David T's photoshop. Cheers, roverman.
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: Bigger wheels/brakes for JH
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djw090 David Witham Warwick UK (115 posts) Registered: 06/12/2008 11:20AM Main British Car: MGB 1974 and MG ZT 160 turbo 2005 |
Re: Bigger wheels/brakes for JH
I don't know if it helps but I think the original hubs came off the last generation of Vauxhall Viva/Magnum range of cars. Vauxhall being GM's UK brand.
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roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Bigger wheels/brakes for JH
Jim, thanks but "I" work for less than buying and ther'es the increase in scrub radius. roverman.
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