Ooppss... Did the search differently and found them.
Don Malling
TR250Driver@aol.com wrote:
> Sorry Guys,
> I just bought some more Michelin X Redlines from Coker to mount on my
> restored American Racing Equipment aluminum 4 spoke wheels. I know, what a
>waste of
> some good light weight wheels but I am what I am. I mean I looked at all the
> modern tires with good rubber in all the various sizes but I just could not
> bring myself to do this to the Six or the TWO FIVE O. I think it was the old
> TR250 promotional sticker that got me in the end. You know the one that has
> nothing but the silver stripes on the bonnet and the top with the two red
>circles
> for the tires on a black background with the words: "Triumph Over
> Conformity". IMHO our cars just don't look right with anything but what was
>on them the
> begin with. That would be Redlines! I will deal with the hard ride, squeal
> around tight turns, squirrelly grip in the wet and yes, I will lose in
> autocross. But I will do it with a smile on my face since maintaining the
>vintage look
> and ride is important in my book. So here is one for all of us who still run
> the Michelin X or Goodyear G-800 with the Red Circles.
> Cheers,
> Darrell
> P.S. I have accumulated 3 Goodyear G-800 trunk tires and need a forth.
> Anyone willing to sell me a spare G-800 that has never been on the road?
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