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Re: TR3 tires

To: ArthurK101@aol.com
Subject: Re: TR3 tires
From: Jay Wassall <wassallj@philly.infi.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 20:27:35 -0500
Cc: Jett.Hogger@prodigy.com, brooks@belcotech.com, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: InfiNet
References: <970413143116_1783842900@emout11.mail.aol.com>
ArthurK101@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 97-04-12 08:23:50 EDT, Jett.Hogger@prodigy.com (MR JOHN M
> ROSSI) writes:
> 
> > Dunlap  still makes a 165/SR-15.  Thats the tyre of choice on most 15
> >  inch Triumphs 2 thur 4a and MGAs.
> >
> Jack,
> So does Michelin.   A modern tire - Model XZX 165SR15.  My originals (factory
> option ) were Michelin X 165/15 steel belted radials, but they are out of
> production as far as I know.  The 1st place winner for TR4 concours at the
> National VTR convention in Ashville NC in '93 or '94  found someone in
> England who had the original Michelin X tire molds.  He had them MAKE five
> tires but I imagine that was mega-bucks.  Cheers
> 
> Art Kelly '64TR4 CT 33118L (original owner)
Coker Tire (advertises in back of Hemmings) is now advertising 155/15
Michelin X which is what I have on my TR3.  The price is pretty high,
about $115/ea I think.  Their catalog says they will be available soon.
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