In a message dated 99-06-23 07:56:33 EDT, you write:
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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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