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Re: TR4 tires

To: "Tim I. Purdy" <timipurdy@citlink.net>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: TR4 tires
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 21:04:11 -0500
References: <000a01c46796$516c64b0$01fea8c0@TRIUMPH>
Hi Tim,
I have been told by Discount Tire (US, National) that they are not allowed
to mount Wire Wheels for the same reason.

Wayne

----- Original Message ----- 
From "Tim I. Purdy" <timipurdy at citlink.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:27 PM
Subject: TR4 tires


> I need to get a new set tires for my TR4 '64.  The tires on their
currently,
> from the original owner, so this is a first for me in this unchartered
> territory.  Since there are so many folks in this forum, who are a
fountain of
> knowledge, thought I post this.  I drive the TR on a regular basis, not
every
> day, since I walk to work, but still consider it a daily driver.  Since
> February I have put on 5,000 miles if that helps as an indicator.
>
> Of note, what caused all of this too, was a flat tire the other day.
Stupid
> me, who checks tires regularly, neglected the spare, and it was flat too,
good
> thing AAA was there.  Of note, took the flat in to get fixed at Les Schwab
(a
> major tire company in the western U.S.) and where the original owner
purchased
> the tires.  Thought I would have them rotate and balance the tires too.
They
> refused, stated due to liabilty problems, they will not touch a car with
knock
> hubs.  Has anyone experienced this?
>
> Tim
> Susanville, CA





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