[TR] tire question

[WBEECH]

I've been running NanKang on my TR3 for the past five years, very satisfied.
The proper term for those 'new' nine year old tires, Parade Tires.

Bill

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On Jul 5, 2013, at 1:04 PM, Carl TR <cfmtr3a at verizon.net> wrote:

> Boy can I taste it.... The tires on the car are still 'new' but are 9 years
old.  Obviously I live in 'warmer' climate but they have been 'garaged' the
whole time.   Should I be concerned about internal deteriation?   I don't
expect to do anything but normal driving - some at highway speed.
>
> If I get new tires - there is limited availability in 165r15 even if
165/80R15s are included.
>
> Prices below include s/h & mount Bal:
> Nantang CX688 @$79  400AB (made in Tawiwan I think)
> Nexen SB802 @ $82  380AB (also Taiwan)
> Federal SS567 @$104 420AA (made in China)
> Kumho Power Star 758 @ $105 400AB (local incl tax)
> Firestone F560 @$114 280A? (165-15)
> Vredesting Sprint @130 220AB (165-15)
>
> BFGoodrich WW @$170 580BB (165-15) has 3/4" ww
> Michelin XZX @ $242  no ratings (165-15)
>
> Dunlop SP series no longer available. (that is what is on the car)
>
>
> Does it make a difference whether a tires heat rating is an A or B?
> All have a tread pattern with straight grooves around the tire except the
Michelin & Vredesting which have a squiggly 'S' pattern.
>
> I think I have narrowed it to nantang, federal or kumho (advantage of kumho
is local dealer)
>
>
> Any input?
>
> Carl
> 1961 TR3A - TS81802LO
> mysite.verizon.net/cfmtr3a
> Tampa, Florida
>
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