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Re: OK! more tire recommendation?

To: Ken & Beth <bethken@erols.com>
Subject: Re: OK! more tire recommendation?
From: "Power British Performance Parts, Inc." <britcars@powerbritish.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 08:27:25 -0500
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <38205F8C.B2535E5B@zk3.dec.com> <382065F1.890E562A@powerbritish.com> <005d01bf2652$baec8620$64ceaccf@public>
Ken & Beth wrote:

> On the Goodrich thing, how do comp T/As compare to Radial T/As? Are radial
> T/As decent for handling?
>
> ken shapiro
> baltimore
> 1970 GT6+ KC81872L

Ken,

The Radial T/A falls into that 'Sport Touring' category with the P6000 and the 
CH90.
The Comp T/A is going to be a much better tire for cornering power.  The Radial 
T/A
will be quieter on the highway. (Doesn't matter if you have a Monza - Wow!
Cross-thread commentary! ;-)  The Radial T/A will also wear better and has a 
more
conservative looking tread pattern.  In order of maximum wear and comfort to 
maximum
performance capability, I would rank the BFG's as:
Radial T/A
Comp T/A HR4
Comp T/A VR4
Comp T/A ZR
Comp T/A g-force KD
Comp T/A R-1
Keep in mind that the higher performance tires won't be available in smaller 
sizes
like the 185-60/14.  Generally, you'll only find the hi-po tires in 16" or 17" 
rim
sizes.  One tire that was not mentioned before is the Dunlop D60 A2.  This is a 
nice
tire on par with the Comp T/A HR/VR series that is available in the the 
185-60/14
size.  That would be a good bet that you really might want to consider.

Good luck!


Brian Schlorff    '61 TR-4     '64 TR-4     '72 TR-6     '79 Spit
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