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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Very strange. <br>
So the original tyre size<span> 590/15</span> (cross ply) is not
preferred and will lead to a points reduction? These X-plies are
still available new. <br>
Also any proper fitting radial tyre with the same diameter should
be accepted although points can arguably be deducted as none of
the cars were originally fitted with radial tyres except for the
later series where they would at least have been an option if not
original fitment.<br>
It is however a good idea to impose a limit for the date of
manufacture because of safety. <br>
Because it is not always easy or practical to get (fake?)
Cinturato's or XZX's, thread pattern or brand should not have an
influence. In most cases these sizes would have a more or less
classic looking thread pattern anyway.<br>
Kees Oudesluijs<br>
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Op 2-11-2017 om 22:24 schreef <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:editorgary@aol.com">editorgary@aol.com</a>:<br>
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<div> We're updating the Inspection Policies and Restoration
Guidelines for the Austin-Healey Concours Registry and are
considering changing the policies regarding tires to indicate
that currently available 165/80R15s are the preferred size and
style of tires, with no consideration of brand. We are also
becoming stricter about insisting that cars presented for
inspection must have five tires of matching size and brand that
are all less than 10 years old. We've found that the preferred
tires are readily available from Tire Rack, Coker Tire and other
sources in that size, as Pirelli Cinturatos, Michelin XZX, and
several generic brands (such as Classic), all of which are safe
for long-distance touring and highway cruising. <br>
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<div>I thought I would ask if people with concerns about
restorations to vintage appearance have any questions or
suggestions to offer?</div>
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<div><i>Gary Anderson</i><br>
Los Altos, California<br>
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