Chris,
Welcome to the MMM list, its worldwide, not just the US.
How can your L2 be numbered #2 when all MMM numbers started with 251, the
Abingdon phone number?
Cheers, "Bob".
> From: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
> Reply-To: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
> Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 13:52:15 -0800
> To: "'mg-mmm@autox.team.net'" <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Tripple stud 400 X 19 tires
>
> Dear MMM Guys,
>
> I've only recently signed on to this list but haven't seen much
> activity. How many MMM enthusiasts are on this list? Is this mostly US or
> worldwide.
> Many of you are likely aware of my own interest in these great cars.
> Somehow it's a great diversion from the MG range covered by Moss Motors and
> makes the hunt for needed spares etc that much more interesting than to
> simply picking something off the shelf and waving it at the invoice guy on
> the way out the door.
> My L2 (#002) restoration is well along with fully restored coachwork
> and most body fittings restored as well. The engine is the next major
> challenge.
> Many of you have likely seen the following article that I wrote for the
> NAMMM Register. I now have orders for a fair number of tires and must place
> my final order by February 1st. Anyone out there who is undecided should
> give this some serious thought. I can be reached by return e-mail, or by
> phone at home.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chris Nowlan
> Product Development Manager
> Moss Motors, Ltd.
> (805) 681-3400 x3212
> (805) 692-2510 - Fax
> nowlanc@mossmotors.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Nowlan [mailto:cnowlan@home.com]
> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 7:59 PM
> To: Chris Nowlan
> Subject: Fw: Tire review 400 X 19
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chris Nowlan <mailto:cnowlan@home.com>
> To: Chris Nowlan <mailto:cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 5:52 PM
> Subject: Tire review 400 X 19
>
>
> Triple Stud Tire Review
>
> By Chris Nowlan
>
> Since true vintage style triple stud tires were superceded by
> Dunlop in 1935, I was thrilled to be able to fit a brand new set of 4.00 X
> 19" tires to my trusty '33 swept wing J2. This came about due to a
> friendship with Derrick Freathley, MD of Concour Tyre & Rubber Co. in the
> UK.
>
> As it happens, Derek, an ex Dunlop Racing product manager, was
> interested in expanding his vintage inner tube and rim band business into a
> full line of vintage tires and was looking for suggestions for his first
> foray into the vintage tire business. I have long thought that our MMM cars
> look inappropriate in TC "highway tread" Dunlop tires, great for a TC, but
> not "period" for MMM cars. I suggested the 4.00 X 19 tires which are
> appropriate for virtually all 4 cyl MMM cars. The recent choices are as
> follows:
>
> Avon 4.00 X 19, a nice tire with a prewar style tread, slightly small in
> appearance with a rounded tread, making it more of a motorcyle or at least a
> motorcyle side car tire. These have been the most popular option for
> earlier cars.
>
> Dunlop 4.00 X 19 "highway tread" is a recent welcome addition to the vintage
> Dunlop line and supplements the old 3.50/4.00 tire which is really a 3.50
> and looks altogether anemic on anything other than an M type. Since the
> tread is the same as the "TC" Dunlops, they look a bit modern for my taste.
> These are nonetheless good tires with predictable handling characteristics.
> These would be fine for the less discerning purist and have been popular for
> P-types.
>
> Dunlop 4.00 X 19 "Trials Universal". Until recently, these were fitted to
> my J2 and have only been produced periodically in recent years. The tread
> is an aggressive vintage 5 stud trials pattern, quite rounded, so once
> again, more of a motorcycle tire. I enjoyed wearing out my set as it was
> lots of fun tossing it into the turns, while experiencing considerable
> oversteer. The lack of sideways traction and controlled tailwagging, made
> me feel like Tazio Nuvolari as I terrorized the back roads at 30 MPH! This
> also gave me confidence in the strength of my wheels which I've never
> really felt behind the wheel of my TC. These were great fun but not the
> tires for serious driving on road or track.
>
> The brand new "Concours Classico" 4.00 X19 tires are absolute clones
> (except for the name) of the original triple stud "Dunlop Fort" tires fitted
> to all 4 cylinder non racing and F-type MMM cars. These are a true
> automotive semi-flat tread tire and the sidewalls are very cleanly molded
> which will delight the Concour D'elegance enthusiast. I mounted a set in
> early November and have been most pleased with the performance. The tires
> run far more silently than the old "trials" tires. Sideways traction is
> vastly improved, which considerably quickens my "lap times" through my
> regular road course. I found it difficult but not impossible to break away
> the rear end which will give me more respect for my fragile original wire
> wheels. They track smooth and true on the freeway at 65 in spite of not
> being balanced. I did not have an opportunity to run them on a grooved road
> surface which is usually a challenge for cart sprung cars. Mike Dowley is
> currently evaluating a set in the UK and I strongly suspect he will be
> favorably impressed with these tires for vintage racing and club events. I
> can heartily recommend these without hesitation.
>
> The tires will retail in the UK for approximately seventy two pounds and
> should be available from all the usual outlets. Since shipping & customs
> from the UK is always a hassle and no other US outlet has stepped up to the
> plate, I am pleased to offer these as a sideline to my sideline business (
> when I'm not at Moss Motors) This may be a one time offer but at this point
> all orders received before February 1st will be added to a single order to
> be shipped from the UK as soon as initial stocks are received in approx. mid
> February , 2001 ( some slippage is certainly possible) My retail, dealer,
> and distributor price is $149.50 ea! FOB Santa Barbara Ca. Domestic
> shipping costs are reasonable and will be advised upon receipt of order.
> Checks should be made out to "Applied Manufacturing Resources, Inc. and
> sent to my worldwide corporate headquarters at 1475 Crestline Drive, Santa
> Barbara Ca. 93105. I can be reached evenings and weekends at 805-569-0934.
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