Tom Bottman wrote:
>
> Am currently rebuilding a '59 TR3A that came with fairly decent Semperit
> 155 SR15 tires, although they are about 15 years old. If I remember from
> my younger days driving an older TR, those tires are very hard and
> really don't handle well. Any suggestions for a contemporary tire that
> will fit the TR3?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom Bottman
Hi Tom:
Purchased four tires Town Fair Tire (CT tire Distributor) for my 1959 TR3A for
street
use. Available were Dunlop SP4N-165SR x 15 or SP20A/S 165R x 15. I placed the
SP4N
on the rear and the SP20A/S on the front although you could easily mount either
tire
all the way round. The SP4N tire has what appears to be a better tread for
snow and
mud use. Paid $53.00 per tire before sales tax after a little bit of
negotiation.
Michelin also provides a tire to fit but they were way out of my price range.
You can
find the correct sizes on michelins web site if interested.
Good Luck!
Harry ward
Norwalk, CT 59-TR3A-TS54794-LO
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