Paul,
Ask Coker about 175R15 Michelin X Blackwall. I bought 4 a yr ago and they
were under $100 each. They said they get them on an irregular basis. They
are slightly larger in profile than the 165 and it fills the wheel well a
bit better. I have 165s on the MGA and they looked small on the Healey. Just
a taste thing I suppose...also check Cooper. I have Cooper Sportsmaster GLT
165R15 on the A. They were under $300 installed.
Cheers,
Scott
Mashed BN7
>From: "Fournier, Paul H." <Paul.Fournier@alcoa.com>
>Reply-To: "Fournier, Paul H." <Paul.Fournier@alcoa.com>
>To: "Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Retiring a Healey
>Date: Sun, 8 May 2005 18:20:36 -0400
>
>I know that there have been countless threads of this nature in the
>past, but let me start one again. It is time to stick new rubber on our
>'62 BT7-II. The Michelin 165R15 XZXs have served well, but they are no
>longer made. Coker Tire has some (of unknown vintage) that they hold
>quite dear. The car has your basic 60-spoke wheels that I believe are
>4-1/2 inch wide. I am interested in opinions on what I should put back
>on the car. Not interested in tearing up the local race track, but I
>would like decent handling and another 5 or so years out of whatever I
>choose.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
_________________________________________________________________
Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE!
http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
|