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Re: Redline Tires (TR6)

To: wcelliot@concentric.net
Subject: Re: Redline Tires (TR6)
From: Philip E Bacon <pboldtrix@juno.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 20:52:27 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <37C9C355.6695423D@concentric.net>

Bill -- For re-manufactured redline radials, contact Diamondback
Classics, in Conway SC     1-888-922-1642   Phil  



On Sun, 29 Aug 1999 19:33:41 -0400 Bill Elliott <wcelliot@concentric.net>
writes:
>
>Sorry to rehash a subject that's covered here every now and then, but
>I've been unsuccessful in researching an answer.
>
>My Michelin Redlines are _finally_ worn out.  I really dislike these
>tires... especially since one can buy _much_ superior tires at half 
>the
>price. I would also like a lower profile (wider) tire.  Rims are 
>stock.
>
>My problem... the wife (who claims the TR6 as hers) demands Redlines.
>
>At a car show today, there was a vendor who carved and painted 
>Redlines 
>into normal tires.  The set we watched him do looked pretty good (and
>met with my wife's approval!), but I'm concerned about how long it 
>will
>last.
>
>I see my options as rather limited.
>
>Any recommendations?
>
>How long do the "paint-on" redlines last? Easily redone? Skip
>altogether?
>
>I also seem to remember someone with a source for 70 series (215/70?)
>redlines. Anyone have this info? Are the tires any good?
>
>Thanks for any help!
>
>Bill Elliott
>Lake Mills, WI


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