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Triumph TR6 - Tires

I acquired my 75 TR6 late last fall so am starting to think of spring projects. I previously owned an MGB for six years and was always impressed with the information that can be obtained from their BBS.

The tires are Michelin Redline and I was told that these are probably quite old and should be replaced on safety grounds. Can I 'read' the year of manufacture from the tire coding? What are recommendations for replacements - size and make. I am not keen on oversizing and cost is a factor.

With thanksin advance,

Barry
75TR6
B.J. Quartermaine

BJ

there are tons of threads on tires and wheels in the archive..should be able to help you in your search for new shoes

bob
Bob Craske

Barry, the date of manufacture should be in the serial #. The first two digits are company/location then 5 or six digits for the particular tire code. The last 4 digits should be week/year. It's likely the side opposite the red-line has the serial on it...

Chris
c.a.e. emenhiser

Mine, 70's Michelin X, only have three numbers in the date stamp. I think that that refers to the week and last number of the year of manufacture.

hjr
hjr

Barry--Yes, do check the archives as this has been discussed a lot. A popular size is either 195/70 or 205/70 (I have 205's). Absolutely get those ancient Michelin's off your TR if you are going to drive it.

Rick O.
72 TR6
Rick Orthen

Thanks for the comments. I found several useful references in the archives that point to 195/70 or 205/ 70 as popular choices.

Regards,

Barry
B.J. Quartermaine

Hi Barry, take a look at Cooper or Dunlop Qualifier as reasonably priced tires which should be available in suitable sizes.
These brands seem to be well regarded without being as expensive as Michelin, Pirelli or Yokohama, which are good premium-priced choices.
Just a suggestion!
Simon.
Simon Rasmussen

Barry
You can buy brand new red lines that are obviously a modern designed tyre. About $CDN 200 per corner.
The Michelins are very squirrelly to say the least. That is what I have but have another set of rims that will get shooed with daily drives. The relines for show.

Congrats on your purchase. I know you will enjoy her. Where do you live in Ontariario? There is a group of us Canucks on this BBS that get together for summer and winter gigs.

Speaking of winter get togethers??? I would if I had a double car garage.
Rick C
Rick Crawford

Hi Rick

Thanks for the comments. I live in Oakville and said 'hello' to you at Bronte last September - I had just purchased the car but not yet taken delivery. Hope to see you and others soon.

Regards,

Barry
B.J. Quartermaine

Barry
Please excuse my CRS. Met and talked with a lot of TR6 lovers. Barry, did I give you a TR6 CD?
Also are you planning to attend Canadian Classics
Georgian Manor Resort & Country Club, Collingwood, July 14 to 16? I am getting together with Dwight and another TR6 owner up here to plan the drive route(s) for the daily cruses. I am also going to arrange a tour of a mining equipment manufacturer up here.
Rick C
Rick Crawford

This thread was discussed between 16/01/2006 and 23/01/2006

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