Alan is right about the Michelins. I had a XZX with good tread of
indeterminate age, but over ten years old, separate the tread last year.
Fortunately I wasn't going fast. Bought a new set of Kumhos from Tire
Rack to replace them.
Charlie
Alan Seigrist wrote:
> I don't know too much about Nankang, except they are based in Taiwan. These
> days that's more or less a good thing, but likely most of the product is
> made in China. If their quality control is good, it could be good stuff,
> hard to say. A bit of a risk.
>
> Definitely do not keep use those old Michelins. Old Michelins (even with no
> wear) have a bit of a tendency to blow out on the road - dangerous.
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM, Keith Bailey <keithbailey5@bigpond.com>wrote:
>
>
>> Hi All
>> I am currently look at new tires for my BT7 I have on the car now
>> Michelin XZX which would be approx 10 years
>> old and lucky to have 10% wear. My local tire dealer suggested
>> Nankang
>> Tires which are less expensive and can
>> replaces every 4 years or so. Has any one got any experience using
>> the
>> tires and which series are they
>> the size requires are 165x15
>> Regards Keith
>>
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