Umm, I was not thinking about 175's, but 165's which are ok with me. Coker has
them. Used to be about $50 at Costco!
Ken
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Rice [mailto:craigsuerice at iquest.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:08 PM
To: Freese, Ken
Cc: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Vredestein Sprint Classic
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 at Aerojet.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at 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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