Recently put Diamondback Dunlop 205 70R15 redlines on my '73. They're
expensive, but they look great and the improvement in handling and cornering
is really noticeable.
Joe Donovan
The Beast
-----Original Message-----
From: jay_welch@juno.com <jay_welch@juno.com>
To: Triumphs@autox.team.net <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, January 04, 2001 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: Tires for my 1976 TR6
>
>I just installed the 215-70R15 Touring T/A SR4 model on my 73 TR6 with
>the stock steel wheels. Nice fit, no rubbing, nice ride and handling. I
>believe that the dimension info in the archive and Tirerack.com shows
>this to be the best replacement for the 185-15 tires. Don't be scared.
>They fill out the wheel wells nicely but really aren't too big for the
>car. Got them at BJs in November, mounted, balanced, old tire disposal -
>$256 with coupon.
>
>Good luck,
>Jay Welch - Abington, MA
>1971 TR6 project
>1973 TR6 driver
>Member "Cape Cod British Car Club"
>
>==========================
>
>Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 20:48:13 -0800
>From: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
>Subject: Re: Tires for my 1976 TR6- or how about a TR4A?
>
>I, too, have a TR4A under a complete redo. Bought the 72 spoke wires
>(6" wide) from TRF on sale, but haven't put on the rubber yet, so this
>is grrrrrreat timing! (I hear you snickering in the background, stop
>it!)
>
>The front mounts have been replaced with the double bolt TR6 brackets,
>but no added gussets. I broke a mount many years ago on a HUGE pothole
>and had reinforced the welds then. If the gussets really work, now is
>the time, so any feedback is appreciated. The rear got the newer
>heavier springs. Poly bushings everywhere.
>
>On the rubber size issue, sounds like the list recommends the
>205/70R15's as the best bet. I was also looking at the 215/70R15 since
>they're 6" wide but worried about the extra width causing some rubbing
>on tight corners.
>
>John in San Diego
>'67 TR4-A IRS
>'71 P1800E Volvo (almost a lbc!)
>
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