<snip> Don, I just wanted to say : Good for you ! It's your car, the _only_ person it has to please is you. If red striped rim protectors make you happy, then go for it ! But JIC no one mentioned it
Seems I read on the list that Coker manufactures the Michelin X Red Line that they sell? Is that true, or are they really manufactured by Michelin? I assume the Coker Classic Red lines are manufactur
Oxygen esposure???.........rubber oxodizes in time........just read an article that stated look at your tires after 5 years........and never use any tires over 10 years old.........Also championed a
I just removed my 5 mich x's, one was no inner tube model, that was a surprise, to restore the steel rims. But I also noticed the cracking on the inside of the tires as I removed them. I just watche
Thanks to all who responded. I'm pretty sure I bought these tires in '82 or so. From everything you've sent me it sounds like I'm 10 or 15 years over the maximum safe life time of these tires. Too ba
Unless you are interested in competing in the concourse class at car shows, where points will be deducted for non-original tires I can think of no reason to fit Michelin X redlines (or Commanders for
I know this will sound picky, but how is the red line color? Some I have seen seems too bright of a red to me. My 1980's Michelins are a darker red. Hmmm...maybe I should clean them first... Don Mal
You're probably referring to my tires since you saw them at TRF summer Party. The Diamond Back tire's redline may stand a bit more because they remove all the raised lettering from the sidewall. The
Before you buy the Michelin Redlines I strongly recommend you test drive someone's car that has modern tires, with or without the red line. The Michelin redlines are very poor tires and take away fr
Hi Jim, I think that is a great idea. As they say, "I was beginning to think you'd never ask" :-) I'm near Binghamton NY at the intersection of RT 81 (N-S) and the NY/PA border (E-W). Fortson Georgia
Guess I should proof read what I write before I send it.... Hi Jim, I think that is a great idea. As they say, "I was beginning to think you'd never ask" :-) I'm near Binghamton NY at the intersectio
The "tire thread" came up on the MG list a few weeks ago as well, and I will make the same recommendation to them that I will make here. The Potenza RE950s are the one of the best all-season perform
You blew your chance at the Summer Party! You're welcome to drive my car anytime we're at the same place, so next time you're on the way to FL, stop by for a spin. Jim Hi Jim, I think that is a grea
Hi Kai, I don't doubt for one minute what everyone is telling me about the Michelins. They are crap. But to me the TR250 is a special car. I bought it new, and it's just special to me compared to a T