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Re: [Tigers] Tiger tires

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Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger tires
From: "Robert D. Hogan" <robertdhogan@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 21:42:36 -0400
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Summit Racing even has a Coker/Michelin 235/45VR13 that are as wide as the
(rear) BFG TA Radials tires of old but the list price is over $330 each.

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony McNulty [mailto:bamcnulty@optonline.net] 
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 9:30 PM
To: Robert D. Hogan
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger tires

Looks like Goodyear R5's and Avons  for 13" x 6" wheels -- little "fat" for
stock rims, but work on my 6" BWA's.  The R5 tire may be a bit tall for the
front.  Goodyear also made (or makes) a Y6 that's pretty "low" -- makes it
look like the Tiger's going down the street on its elbows -- but really a
"mean" look.  Not worth two hoots in the wet over 60 mph -- the car will
hydroplane, but really grabby on dry pavement.  They definitely lower the
car a bit and will "just" clear the front fender lip in front.

Tony





----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert D. Hogan" <robertdhogan@gmail.com>
To: "Tigers List" <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger tires


> Actually, I think the discussion on brakes revealed that while there is no
> quantitative date on brake upgrades the 11.75" diameter slotted disks from
> Wilwood are subjectively worth the cost.
>
> I also would be interested to know what tire combinations in 15" or 16"
> wheel sizes, preferably with tires that nearly match the original wheel &
> tire circumference, would be useful on street, track or autocross course.
> Cost is another issue entirely.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Gary Winblad
> Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 6:00 PM
> To: Tiger List
> Subject: [Tigers] Tiger tires
>
> So now that we know all about brake theory and upgrades...
>
> What about the current state of TIRES?
>
> I was shocked to find that 13 inch tires are all but done for.  All you 
> can
> now get are cheap "economy car" tires or one single type of street legal
> race tire that costs
> $600 per set.  Nothing in between.  And I was finally going to actually
> drive my Tiger some again...  and my 1993 tires are really bad...  sooo...
>
> Mike Wood, did you solve the 15 inch wheel search?
>
> Any ideas?
> Gary
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