I have bought two sets of "Blem" redlines from Coker. Honestly, I am not
sure I can find the imperfection on most. They clain that is the condition
of all, but I closely inspected each tire on delivery. I guess I'm lucky
living near Chattanooga, I was able to inspect and pick up in person.
John F. Browder
Knoxville
70-76 TR-6's (10 of them!)(Still lookin' for the right '69)
1960 AH 3000 BT7 (For Sale)
1995 NSX-T
-----Original Message-----
From: Hutmacher, Greg <ghutmacher@stanleyworks.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>; 'Robert Laing'
<robertla@interchange.ubc.ca>
Date: Thursday, February 04, 1999 4:06 PM
Subject: RE: TR6 Tires
>
>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?
> ----------
> 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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