I would do exactly as you mentioned - take them off and save them for
re-sale of the car unless they are in REAL bad shape. Even if you never
sell the car, you may want to use them sometime in the future. In my
personal and very humble opinion, I think the TR6 looks beautiful with the
redlines and original wheels (its just a darn shame they don't grip the road
worth a flip). When I'm shopping for a 6, the car having the redlines is
always a positive point, even if the tread is partially worn down. By the
way, I've wondered about the "slightly blemished" Michelin redlines that
Coker tire advertises in Hemmings for $135. I've been meaning to call them
and ask exactly how blemished they really are. The cheapest I've seen first
quality redlines go for is $185 or $195. Anyone on the list have experience
with the blemished tires at Coker?
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From: Robert Laing [SMTP:robertla@interchange.ubc.ca]
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 1999 2:48 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: TR6 Tires
This is just a thought, and I'm wondering what others think about
it. I
currently have a 76 TR6 with good condition 185-15 redline michelin
radials. However, I am trying to look into the furure, and I have
inquired about how much it would cost me to purchase new redlines.
They
are so expensive! Therefore, I am thinking I may buy and use other
tires
for the car, and save the redlines for sometime in the future when I
decide to sell the car, as I thought it may increase the value of
the car.
Please let me know your opinion on this topic.
How much would it increase the value on the car?
What other tires should I use on the car?
I have some fairly warn redlines. Is there anything I can
do with
them?
Thanks very much!!
Take Care,
Rob Laing
76 TR6
65,000miles
Vancouver B.C.
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