[DeTomaso] New Options for 15" Tires

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/14/13 10 39 37, julian_kift at hotmail.com writes:


> FWIW the TB's are manufactured by Coker Tire who acquire a lot of older 
> generation molds and continue manufacturing. 
> 
>>>I am virtually certain that the TBs, and XWXs etc. are being 
manufacturered by Michelin's 'vintage' division in France.   While it's true that Coker 
does buy old molds and make discontinued tires, they are typically American 
(i.e. old BFG, Goodyear etc.)


> >Most of the GT40 guys and many Cobra owners are running the Avon CR66ZZ 
> (V rated) and rate them highly for dry use with good life and they are 
> manageable in the wet.
> 
>>>Unfortunately they don't make them wide enough for use on a GT5.
> 
> >I would not advocate using a Hoosier R6 for street use, they are a race 
> tire and not street legal. 
> 
>>>And also not wide enough--the largest you can get is a 275/50-15.

> >Contrary to general belief a "DOT Competition" designation does not make 
> them legal for street use. Of course everything is okay until you get into 
> an accident or encounter a keen eye cop.
> 
> >>>DOT Competition tires are just barely legal when they are brand new.   
However, the slightest amount of wear then puts them with insufficient tread 
depth.

> >I believe Cooper tires produce the Cobra GT with a good selection of 
> widths in 15" diameter, however only S or T speed rated.
> 
>>>And again, nowhere near wide enough for a GT5...

Mike