Michael Graham wrote:
>
> Hi Marty
>
> I purchased a 73 TR6 in the Fall. It has a set of brand-new Cooper Lifeline
> Classic II (size P205/70R15) on it. I like their look and feel on the road,
> but I must admit that I have only covered a few (literally) miles with
> them. No problem with clearance or fit on standard steel rim.
>
> Cheers, Mike
>
> At 02:12 PM 05-02-1999 EST, MarCam123@aol.com wrote:
> >
> >Hello everyone,
> >
> >I am in need of guidance. I have a '71 TR6 that is in bad need of tires. It
> >has the original steel rims. I would like to replace these with panasports,
> >however, my limited funds prohibit that purchase at this time. I cannot wait
> >to save for the rims before I buy the tires so I have decided to purchase a
> >set to fit the steel rims. A VTR web page says that 215/70-15's will work
> >just fine on these rims. Is that true? Are there better choices? I would
> >like to go as wide as is acceptable by the car and the rims. I don't mean to
> >offend the purists (this car will never be in a concours area) but I don't
> >plan to spend the cash for redlines. I was looking at the Michelin XGT4
> >model. Any comments or recommendations? Also, I have heard and read stories
> >about the original steel wheels cracking. Anyone have any suggestions or
> >comments about this? Finally, if I do go with a modern tubeless tire will
> >the tire need a tube on the old triumph rim or does the tube requirement
> >depend completely on the tire and not the rim? I appreciate any help I can
> >get from this most knowledgeable group.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Marty L. Campbell
> >'71 TR6
> >
> >
>
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So, correct me if Im wrong, are you guys saying that I can go TUBELESS
on my 74 TR6 steel wheels?????
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