Hi folks

Ive seen kingsborne wires for sale from different websites - one says they are 8mm and another says they are 9mm..

Whats the difference? and which one is correct?

Thanks in advance

 

1mm

 

And chows4us will be here all week

 

Lol mate thanks for the input.. but aside from the obvious 1mm.. is there any other difference? will an 8mm fit without any issues?

 

Yup

 

cheers mate...

 

 

I had the same question about the Kingsborne wires...what the difference between the 8mm, 8.5mm & 9mm? So I called Kingsborne directly and spoke to a very friendly guy who gave me a very thorough and technical explanation, much of which I didn't understand. But here's what was clear, Kingsborne doesn't make 9mm wires anymore. This is b/c the only rubber boots that are available are designed for 8mm wires and need to be stretched to accomodate the extra size. They have found that this reduces the life and durability of the wires. Also, the 9mm came around b/c people think that bigger is always better, so wire manufacturers started using more insullation (or something) which is actually the least expensive part of the plug. He also spoke about wanting to have the ideal level of ohms and that the 8mm wires were the perfect size for the MINI. He even said that whatever wires I decide to go with, even if they're not Kingsborne, make sure that the ohms level is close to their's and that the wires are not 9mm. I hope this helps.

 

I dont' think the 9mm look as nice under the bonnet either, there hard to manipulate. -- Johan

 

Thanks for the info Jay. I'm very glad this topic got revived as I was wondering why they were no longer selling 9mm myself.

 

I thought they were 8.5mm? I'll find out when they get here this afternoon...the old Jackson Racing wires are getting retired...

 

Kingsbourne used to make so much great stuff for British cars. Air filters, cables, adapters, etc. When the kids took over the business, they almost ruined it, and are now only doing wires. Ah well, old fart remembering the good old days.

 

I think Magnecor's are 8.5mm, everything I read on Kingsbourne say they're 8mm.

 

Hell...I forgot which one I ordered from Outmotoring They're firebraid or somethin...

 

I just got my set yesterday, Kingsborne 8mm from OutMotoring.com. Real nice, well made product. Sale ends today! Get some you will like them.

What was I thinking, changed to read from OutMotoring.com.

 

Correction, I should have said, OutMotoring.com.