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Re: TR3B Tire Size Recommendations

To: David Moag <moag@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: TR3B Tire Size Recommendations
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 23:00:25 -0700
Cc: "Triumphs Mailing List (E-mail)" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <000d01bea18e$e6a73ba0$ee51d8ce@moag.ix.netcom.com>
David, I have the WWSW 5.60X15 Firestone on my car, the correct original
is 5.90X15, if you are dealing in bias ply tire. I have the 5.60 only
because of the WSW width 2 3/4" vs 2 1/4 on the 5.90. Coker is a very,
very reputable company.

David Moag wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I'm looking to buy new white wall tires for my TR3B. Does anyone have some
> good recommendations as to the right size tires to get? I'm looking to
> _drive_ the car, not just have it look good, and I want to make sure I
> choose a tire size that will perform well on the car.
> 
> Thanks for any help (if you know of a specific brand or place to buy from
> I'm open to ideas --- so far I'm looking at catalogs from Coker and Diamond
> Back Classics).
> 
> Dave Moag
> 62 TR3B (now with it's body back on!)
> 77 Spitfire

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