Berkeley SA322/ SE328 Tyres
1956 Berkeley SA322
Berkeley SA322 SE328 Tyres
- The minimalist and lightweight Berkeley SA322/SE328 originally fitted 520 - 12 crossply tyres. In this size the best option is the 5.20 x 12 Camac.
- If you desired a Berkeley SA322/ SE328 whitewall crossply tyre we can offer the 5.20 x 12 B.F.G Whitewall, however we recommend switching to radial tyres.
- A close radial equivalent size is 125 R12, in this size we recommend the 125SR12 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN54 as the best SA322 or SE328 tyre.
- Michelin's 125 R 12 Michelin X is also a good option for the SA322 and SE328.
- If you want a whitewall in this size the 125SR12 CINTURATO CN54 Whitewall has Pirelli's sporting pedigree as well as the iconic whitewall design.
- The correct innertube for these tyres is the Michelin 12C.
Berkeley SA322/ SE328 Recommended Tyres
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History of the SA322
The 'Sports' (type SA322) was Berkeley's first production automobile, announced in September 1956 and manufactured from October 1956 to January 1957. Stirling Moss drove a type SA322 at Goodwood in September 1956. The car was unveiled to the public at the 1956 London Motor Show, showing off its fibreglass monocoque construction, a whole year before the legendary Lotus Elite popularised the technology.
History of the SE328
Following the production of 163 SA322 cars, the SE328 model was modified to include a 328 cc Excelsior engine producing 18 horsepower. Production ran from January 1957 to April 1958, with chassis numbers ranging from 164 to 1422, many were exported to the United States, where they were sold for around $1600. The manufacturer emphasised the number 70, implying that it could hit 70 mph, and had a fuel economy of 70 mpg on average.