<VV> 13" tires, Vol 39, Issue 81

[Mark Corbin]

Maybe that's our solution. If Coker can talk Michelin into remolding the X
tire using a Uniroyal Laredo rain tire mold, or at least a Kelly mold, of
the 7.00-13 (w/ 5/8"WW) size, then we'd have something.

-Mark


> [Original Message]
> From: Crawford Rose <crawfordrose at msn.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> 13" tires, Vol 39, Issue 81
>
> Another option for blackwall is the Coker repro of the Michelin X 
> radial which was contemporaneously recommended by Fitch. The thing about 
> that Michelin X option in addition to the even higher price is that the 
> tirediameter is an inch greater than the 185/80 because is a 7.00 x 13
inch 
> size.  Probably most appropriate for a Monza wagon. The 60s original
tread 
> pattern of the Michelin radial is a little dated looking these days, too. 
> So, there are options for Corvair tires but you have to spend $800 or so. 

> Crawford Rose