Tom Di Iulio wrote:
>
> Dear Listers,
> After saving about a year's worth of threads on tire makes and sizes for
> a TR6, I've decided to purchase a set of 205/70's. I do still want the
> "redline look" and am interested in feedback from those of you that have
> converted today's tires by having the redline added to your tire of choice.
> a few questions..
> 1. who does it?
> 2. how much per tire?
> 3. who do they do it?
> 4. does it look correct, or like the glue-on whitewalls of the 70's?
> 5. does it affect the integrity of the tire?
> I am aware of sources like coker who offer redlines, but their price is
> exorbitant and i'm limited to the make and design of the tire. my idea is to
> buy the best tire I can afford and have it "redlined" if the listers with
> experience give a thumbs up.
> thanks for your advice.
> Tom Di Iulio
> 1976 TR6 (tranny getting overdrive'd!)
> Denver, Co
Tom, I had British Wire Wheel in Ca (no interest) redline a set of
Pirelli's for me. They look really good. The process involves
engraving a shallow groove in the sidewall then using a vulcanizing
process to add the red stripe. I asked about the affect it had on
the strength of the tire and he simply said that he's never had a
failure, (not a very definitive answer but I don't plan on racing the
car so I'm not concerned).
He charges $20.00/tire for the redlining and he allowed me to buy
my tires from tirerack.com (saved a bundle) and have them dropshipped to
him. They have a site at www.britishwirewheel.com or you can call them
at 800 732 9866.
Good luck.
Skip Osmundsen
'76 TR6
'60 TR3A
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