I have Avon Turbosteel 165 14's. They are sticky enough, and they are also
cheap. I think I got them at British Wire Wheel for something more like $60
each than the Coker $138. I'm not sure which Coker tire was $138, but if it
is the Michelen XZX, I would not call them sticky. They are very good in
the dry, but get the wet, and they are a bit hard. I did a spin in my MGB
with them on wet road once - granted I was going too fast, and the pitch of
the road was the wrong way. I have heard the XWX or the XAS is the tire to
have, but if I remember right they are more like $200 each from Coker.
"Don & Donna K." wrote:
> I'm new to the list but have a question.
> I am restoring a 72 B roadster and would like to put new "sticky" tires
> on the car. It will be a daily driver but I will probably drive only
> ~2000 miles/year. [I live in the central Finger Lakes of NY - plenty of
> winter NaCl] The wheels are the smaller wires (4.5") with all
> suspension being stock.
> I know about Coker and their $138 165 14s -- any better options??
> Also Paint color. I'm looking for early MGB BRG codes my local paint
> shop can match in both base coat and 1-2-3. Any hints??
> Thanks in advance
> Don
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