For those of you who have been looking for "proper" tire sizes:
I just received an order of tires from Coker Tire in Chattanooga, Tn.
The guy I spoke with there was named Steve, and he was very helpful. I
wanted to find an original period style tire that wasn't a bias ply and
wasn't expensive. He recommended an off brand called Klebear. It is an
exact repro of the classic Michelin 'X' radial with out the name. Price
$41.00ea.
I haven't yet mounted them on the wire wheels yet, but they look very
good. Definately the correct height I was looking for. If anyone is
interested, I will give a full report once they have been road tested.
They will also be available for inspection at Tiger Tom's bash. See ya
there!
-- Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org> '61 Series II Alpine B9104704 LRX '61 Harrington Alpine B9104782 OD HRO '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9115930 OD LRX
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