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Re: Tire Aging & Replacement

To: "Alex Superak" <asuperak@nc.rr.com>, healeys@autox.team.net,
Subject: Re: Tire Aging & Replacement
From: "tom felts" <tomfelts@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 19:14:27 -0400
Where exactly in NC are they located?  I may want to take a drive down to
get my new wheels personally there ahd have them mount the tires as well.
tom


> [Original Message]
> From: Alex Superak <asuperak@nc.rr.com>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>; Andy Schwarz <aschwarz11@comcast.net>
> Date: 8/19/05 8:37:32 AM
> Subject: Re: Tire Aging & Replacement
>
> Hello Andy,
>
> I have just replaced my Michelin ZX 175R15 tires on my Healey.  The tires
> were just over 5 years old,and I decided to replace them.  I went to
Hendrix
> Wire Wheels,
> and discussed what type and brand of tire that was available.  Allen
> recommended
> Gillett Widetrack Radials. They are 165R15 86 with a speed rating of "T"
and
> treadwear of 280
> (both are rated higher than the ZX).  But best of all they are half the
cost
> of the ZX.
>  As far as the height of the tires, Allen placed both side by side and I
> was unable to observe any difference in height.
>
> I have put on about 500 miles on various types of roads, from country
> winding to 80 mph on the interstate and have no regrets.
> The tires and Healey preformed excellent in all conditions.
>
> I was also impressed on the mounting process that Hendrix Wire Wheel uses
> when installing the tires. It is a time consuming process from "prepping
the
> new tires " to "shaving"
> and "true" the wheels.
>
> Hendrix WW are true professionals, the time and attention to detail are
> unequaled. I wouldn't go anyplace else.
>
> You can check them out at  www.hendrixwirewheel.com
>
>
>
> Alex
> BJ8 34180 (Born on 10 DEC 1965)




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