I checked with Coker a couple of months ago about this, and the person I
talked to at Coker said the Michelin Redlines are made by Michelin not
by Coker.
Coker has the exclusive North American distribution rights to the
Michelin Vintage line of tires of which the Michelin RedLines are a
part. He said the Michelin RedLines they have in stock were manufactured
about a year ago by Michelin.
He said the Coker RedLines were made by Coker.
Don Malling
TR6UO@aol.com wrote:
> Andy,
> The Coker redlines are Michelin tube types. As you may know, they bought the
> obsolete moulds from Michelin and make them themselves. They actually say
> "Made in France" right on the sidewall. I'm not sure how the DOT looks past
>that,
> but they do. Even though they may have been made last month, these are '70s
> technology tires and ride and handle accordingly. If you'd like to wait a few
> months, I'll sell you mine CHEAP. What they offer is originality. I highly
> recommend buying current tech tires (Michelin or otherwise) and getting the
>ride
> and handling they provide.
> Just my 20 mils.
>
> Steve
> '72 Damson
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