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"New" Redline
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Honestly, not much. A 30-year-old tire is totally unsafe, even as a spare. Not quite sure why someone would want a spare as old as their car. Flats do happen, even on the way to a show, and wouldn't want to depend on a hazardous tire for emergencies. That said, I am sure there are some out there still cruising on their original tires. Godblessem. I have a friend that blew out two (2) original redlines at speed. It was not a pretty sight. Lucky he didn't get killed. His TR6 was killed.
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Honestly, not much. A 30-year-old tire is totally unsafe, even as a spare. Not quite sure why someone would want a spare as old as their car. Flats do happen, even on the way to a show, and wouldn't want to depend on a hazardous tire for emergencies. That said, I am sure there are some out there still cruising on their original tires. Godblessem. I have a friend that blew out two (2) original redlines at speed. It was not a pretty sight. Lucky he didn't get killed. His TR6 was killed.
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I guess I knew that, Doug. And you implied that in your original post. I suppose I was concerned that someone might really might want to use it as a street spare, not thinking about safety. Was just thinking about my friend and his naiveté.
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I guess I knew that, Doug. And you implied that in your original post. I suppose I was concerned that someone might really might want to use it as a street spare, not thinking about safety. Was just thinking about my friend and his naiveté.
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Doug, I am interesrted to know if it is a Goodyear G800 redline or a Michelin Redline?
My old TR6 had what appeared to be its original spare, and I was the cars second owner, and it was a Goodyear Redline.
This seems to have been quite common, I think the Michelins must have been an option.
Thanks, Simon.
Doug, I am interesrted to know if it is a Goodyear G800 redline or a Michelin Redline?
My old TR6 had what appeared to be its original spare, and I was the cars second owner, and it was a Goodyear Redline.
This seems to have been quite common, I think the Michelins must have been an option.
Thanks, Simon.
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The safe way to go!$$$$$$$$$$$
i'm sure you can get a better price if you look.
You can also get a better riding tire (no Redline)
185R15 Michelin Redline
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SKU: 57988
Construction: Tubeless Poly/Steel
Load Capacity: 1420 @ 32 psi
Overall Diameter: 26.50
Tread Width: 4.50
Price: $ 188.00
The safe way to go!$$$$$$$$$$$
i'm sure you can get a better price if you look.
You can also get a better riding tire (no Redline)
185R15 Michelin Redline
Details
SKU: 57988
Construction: Tubeless Poly/Steel
Load Capacity: 1420 @ 32 psi
Overall Diameter: 26.50
Tread Width: 4.50
Price: $ 188.00
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Simon:
I have a pretty nice looking GoodYear Redline too (in the trunk) and I wish they were the ones remarketed today because they have an agressive, sportscar looking tread.
The tires are old and unsafe but I saw a set on 6-pack with a hefty price tag on it a few months ago.
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I have a pretty nice looking GoodYear Redline too (in the trunk) and I wish they were the ones remarketed today because they have an agressive, sportscar looking tread.
The tires are old and unsafe but I saw a set on 6-pack with a hefty price tag on it a few months ago.