<VV> Tires

[J R Read_HML]

I have a new (maybe 500 miles) set of the Hankooks (made in China).  If you 
plan to autocross, I don't think they would be great for that since the 
sidewalls are pretty mushy.  Only other brand available (that I know of) in 
the US is Firestone.  They go for about $50. each and I have no experience 
with them.

Later, JR

CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Henry" <robertkhenry at bellsouth.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 7:34 AM
Subject: <VV> Tires


>
> My Corsa is badly in need of tires. I've called numerous tires stores and
> they don't have anything that will fit. Most of the tire manufacturer web
> sites don't even list 13 inch tires.
>
> So Clark's is now offering new P185/R80-13 radial tires (C12601). They say
> they can't guarantee which brand, but the picture on their web site shows
> "Hankook" name on the sidewall. Can an American Corvair be happy with 
> Korean
> tires? Well, happier than with 20 year-old, irregularly worn P205/R70-13s
> that aren't made anymore.
>
> Comments? Even better would be comments from someone who has bought tires
> recently. I realize it's another option, but I'm hoping to avoid changing
> the wheels for now.
>
> Robert Henry
>
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