Re: Michelin TRX

[Chris.Prael@xxxxxxxxxxx (Chris Prael)]

Good ridance!  My GTV6 had the TRXs on it when I bought it.  I thought that
the handling of the car was not quite up to what I had read some years before
and I didn't like being tied to a single supplier (who now seems to have
copped out).  

I replaced the metric wheels with 15" wheels (from a Milano Platinum I was
told) and put 205/55x15 Dunlop D40M2s on the car.  The difference in handling
was like going from night to day!

Note that with Pirelli P600s, the GTV6 was one of Road & Tracks "top 10" cars
in 1981.  Five years later, with the TRX, the GTV6 wasn't seriously
considered!

chrisp

> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 08:55:25 -0800
> From: "Doll, Karl" <Karl.Doll@domain.elided>
> Subject: Michelin TRX
> 
> 	The production rights to the Michelin TRX series (or so I've heard)
> now belong to Http://www.coker.com. It is definitely still available. If you
> order direct, I'm sure they're less than $200. Shipping to Europe might be
> another story, however.
> 
> 	The website does not list prices, but I'm sure an e-mail will get
> you the info you need. (Look under "Muscle Car Tires" for the listing)
> 
> 	Karl
> 
> > they are indeed identical to the wheels that came with my gtv6. Metric
> > Speedlines. My suggestion is to sell them for scrap metal; I doubt you
> > would find takers if you gave them away free. Believe me, I tried!
> > Why? Because I was quoted around 200USD per tire for the only tire that
> > will fit: Michelin TRX 200R365. And they weren't sure that the tire was
> > still available. Sorry! I'm still saying prayers for the continued
> > well-being of the dealer who threw in a free set of 15" campy's when I
> > bought the car.

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