Ken,
Let us in on the secret! Michelin XZX 175 R15's have not been available for
at least nine years. Where can we get 'em?
Craig Rice (Indiana)
BN1 & BN2
----- Original Message -----
From: "Freese, Ken" <Ken.Freese@Aerojet.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Vredestein Sprint Classic
> IMHO, the Vredesteins follow pavement rain grooves too much. If we could
> crank
> in more castor on a Healey, maybe they would be better. I would call them
> a
> nervous tire. Perhaps they will get better with wear.
> I really loved the aggressive tread pattern on the Pirelli CN36 which is
> now
> available from a classic tire dealer, but quite expensive. The Yokohama's
> I
> used to have were fine, but I don't think they are available anymore,
> otherwise I would have gotten them instead of the Vredestiens.
> If the CN36's are out of your budget, I would go with the old Michelin
> XZX.
> They squeal a bit at the limit, but handled very well.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
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