>From my experience working in the tire industry there can be two types of
blems. While they are always called cosmetic, some black in the white wall
or scuff marks another qualification of a blem is a "heavy" spot on the tire
making it a little more difficult to balance. These tires would usually be
correctable through balancing, but if you by blems pay attention to the
amount of weights added to the rims and if there is a vibration get a
different tire. The overwhelming complaint we would receive on selling
blems would be difficulty balancing.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John F. Browder
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 1999 5:40 PM
To: Hutmacher, Greg; triumphs@autox.team.net; 'Robert Laing'
Subject: Re: TR6 Tires
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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