Jay,
A few years ago I recall reading a note in the AC Owners Club newsletter
that Michelin was re-manufacturing some '50s vintage style tires for the
club, so Michelin does this sort of thing.
Roland
>
> Has anyone had experience with Coker Tires? I actually have a very
> specific question. When they have a tire made, in particular a Michelin
> XZX, do they have them made exactly like Michelin made them? I've been
> told both sides. One is that although Coker owns the tire mold, Michelin
> actually makes the tire for them and since Michelin's name is on the tire,
> they are going to make it just as good as they used to. I've also heard
> that Michelin will only do what Coker pays them to do. So, if Coker wants
> cheaper or thinner rubber, or cheaper belts, Michelin will do it - even if
> their name is on the tire.
>
> I guess there is probably a limit to how "bad" they will make it with their
> name on it. But, I don't know how to know if it will still really be the
> quality tire that Michelin made.
>
> In this case, the new Coker Michelin will be almost, but not quite, 2x what
> it used to cost. But, on the other hand, Michelin discontinued it. So
> something is better than nothing.
>
> Jay
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