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Re: GT6+ tyres. <19960812220004.AAA29062@mctnts02c44.nbnet.n

To: pellemr@nbnet.nb.ca (pellemr)
Subject: Re: GT6+ tyres. <19960812220004.AAA29062@mctnts02c44.nbnet.nb.ca>
From: Ken Streeter <streeter@sanders.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 09:48:04 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
pellemr wrote:

> My LBC needs new sneakers.  I'm looking at the Michelin XH4's for it.
> 165/80/13 on my Revolution Wheels.  I can get these for about $83.00 cdn or
> about $60.50 US dollars.  What do you guys think about these tires?   What
> about the price?

These are an excellent, long wearing, all-season tire.  They will probably
outlast the GT6+ (good for 80K miles).  The price you are quoted is good,
assuming the price includes valve stems, mounting, and balancing.

I have used these tires on my various Ford Tauruses, and they provide
excellent traction whether dry, rain, or snow.  They have decent breakaway
characteristics, and squeal only when pushed right to the limit, very
unlike my TR6 with the Michelin X Redlines.

However, for a Triumph, assuming it isn't driven in the snow, I'd be
inclined to go for a performance tire with even better "dry stick" and
sacrifice off some of the long-wearing capability.  This will allow you to,
well, exercise your GT6's suspension a little more fully...  :-) :-)

--ken
'74 TR6 Daily Driver

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