[Healeys] Vredestein Sprint Classic

[Craig Rice]

Ken,

Let us in on the secret! Michelin XZX 175 R15's have not been available for 
at least nine years. Where can we get 'em?

Craig Rice   (Indiana)
BN1 & BN2
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Freese, Ken" <Ken.Freese at Aerojet.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Vredestein Sprint Classic


> IMHO, the Vredesteins follow pavement rain grooves too much. If we could 
> crank
> in more castor on a Healey, maybe they would be better. I would call them 
> a
> nervous tire. Perhaps they will get better with wear.
> I really loved the aggressive tread pattern on the Pirelli CN36 which is 
> now
> available from a classic tire dealer, but quite expensive. The Yokohama's 
> I
> used to have were fine, but I don't think they are available anymore,
> otherwise I would have gotten them instead of the Vredestiens.
> If the CN36's are out of your budget, I would go with the old Michelin 
> XZX.
> They squeal a bit at the limit, but handled very well.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
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