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Mark Haynes
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RodsINTOMG@aol.com [SMTP:RodsINTOMG@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 9:04 AM
> To: KelvinPalmer@worldnet.att.net
> Cc: vintage-race@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: BFG R1's or GForce?
>
> In a message dated 99-06-23 07:56:33 EDT, you write:
>
> <<
> I've been following the BFG R1 tire comments with interest. I've been
> running R1's on my MGB with pleasing results. Are we all talking about
> the
> OLD R1's? Aren't they discontinued in favor of the new GForce radials? I
> know some sizes are still available in the old type but for how long?
> Apparently the new tires are completely different in design and working
> pressures. Does anybody have experience changing from the old R1's to
> the
> new GForce tires? My first set of R1's are going into their 3rd season
> and
> still work well but I'll be looking for replacements soon.
> Kelvin Palmer >>
> Kevin,
>
> The old R1s on my MGB are also in their 3rd season and while working okay
> are
> (like yours) due for replacement soon. The Tire Rack has a web page that
>
> will give you alot of info on tires. The old R1s are no longer available
> in
> the 185-60-14" that I run. I belive that G-force R1s are available on
> special order. I don't have the web page address handy, but you can find
> their address in their ads in any of the good automotive magazines like
> Road
> and Track or Car and Driver etc.
>
> Rod Schweiger
> '64 MGB Sebring Coupe?
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