[DeTomaso] Tires

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/2/08 10 32 52, Dickruzzindesign at aol.com writes:


> I think this drawing was made after the first running prototype was built,
> the one seen at Monte Carlo that Princess Grace rode in. It also had a glass
> panel in the roof.
> 
> The tires on that car look huge, the tread would indicate truck tires.
> 
> I think that if you could compare the Monte Carlo Mangusta with the
> production version you would be quite surprised with the differences.
> 

Here's a photo of that car, with its original tires:

http://members.aol.com/mikeldrew/Mangusta.jpg

The tires aren't truck tires--they are Dunlop racing tires (bias ply).   I 
forget what size they are.

Mike


**************
Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with 
Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
      (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&
NCID=aolfod00030000000002)