James -
I don't know how they do it, but Longstone manages to ship their tires
for very low cost all things considered. I think their website will
give an estimate for you, which is accurate. The Pirellis they sell
are not expensive, and the pound is still favorable.
Alan
On 11/25/09, James Sailer <bj8Healey@msn.com> wrote:
> Alan,
>
> Thanks. I have been considering minilites and different tires but being in
> the state Longstone is a stretch with the shipping. I am currently running
> a General tire, 165R15 86T, and run 30 lbs all around at the recommendation
> of the vendor (well known Healey/wire wheel supplier).
>
> Are there any stateside equivalents?
>
> James
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:48 AM
> To: "James Sailer" <bj8Healey@msn.com>; "Healey List"
> <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
>
>> James -
>>
>> For sustained high speed I'd put minilites and the 185/70-15 Pirelli
>> tires that Longstone tyres in the UK sells exclusively. Nice fat
>> meaty tread and no need for inner tubes.
>>
>> I'd also look at the camber adjusting options and by all means make
>> sure every track rod end is in very good shape.
>>
>> Alan
>>
>
>
>
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Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8
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