![]() the sole agents for the redlines are Coker Tire and they have their own cheaper version too. The Dunlop SPs I settled for ( on my 2nd car ) are no match for the XASs I searched in vain over year a few years back to no avail. If you can scrounge a set of these somehow you'll be very pleased with them. My Michelin 185-HR15 XASs were made in the UK shortly after the turn of the century. To preserve the rpm/mph relationship there are limited options, and to keep the tyre diameter the same a much fatter modern tyre would be needed, adversely affecting acceleration and braking. Theres something about the slotted mag wheels wrapped in redline tires that gives this Triumph an even sportier appearance. All of the alternatives offered better performance than the redlines, it seems. Avon no longer offer them and Michelin no longer make the 185 in XAS ( which is far and away the best performer of the size ). You can still get Dunlop SP "H" rated, and Michelin 180-15 XAS ( which are closer to the redline than other 185s ) and I don't know about Pirellis. The Michelin redlines are popular here in the 'states for nostalgic reasons, and today are one of the few remaining tyres in the original U.S. It just oozes classic British roadster from every angle and still looks good today.Good question, Mike - it would be remarkable if so. I have to agree with others who regard the TR6 as the last “proper” Triumph produced. I’ve always liked the squarish nose and tail of the TR6 which was designed by coachbuilder Karmann of Germany, and from what I found online, these cars are fun to drive. The odometer is listed at 15,902, although the seller believes the odometer was reset to zero when the engine was rebuilt, but has no way of proving it. There’s also a mention and photos of receipts of other work performed in 1998/99. market versions of the TR6 came with twin carburetors and, thanks to a lower compression ratio, produced 104 horsepower (UK version TR6’s were fuel injected and rated at 150 horsepower and later tuned to 124 horsepower.) The seller has receipts from 1990 when the engine was disassembled and rebuilt with all new parts and the camshaft was reground. Under that front-hinged blue bonnet rests the proven TR6’s 2.5-liter straight-six engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. A classic, cozy British roadster cabin for sure. I wish there were more photos, but the black bucket seats and carpet look presentable and the photo of the walnut veneered “full instrumentation dash” with its original Triumph radio looks very good for its age. We’re told the Trim Code 11 Black interior is original (although the seller states that the TR6 was completely restored at one time). Learn More Tire Road Hazard Protection Peace of mind. Well do all the rest to ensure your package is a perfect fit. Shop Tires learn MORE Tire & Wheel Packages Bolt it on and youre ready for the season. The seller also notes and shows photos of “ a small area that has been repaired the rear frame by trailing arm.” I like the redline tires, too, on this TR6 but the seller warns they’re over 20 years old and don’t hold air, so the next owner won’t be driving this Triumph back home. Triumph Tires Were here to help with all you need to get your tires right. You gotta love that rear deck luggage rack, but the black convertible top looks a tad tired and could probably stand to be replaced. ![]() Its Code 96 Sapphire paint ain’t bad (the seller shows photos of a mystery spill behind the rear window that when washed, seemed to peel off) and I didn’t see any body rot. Runs and drives’ shifts into all gears!” Based on the photos, this appears to be a sound, solid TR6. The seller drained and refilled all the fluids, performed a tune up, replaced the clutch master cylinder and cluth slave cylinder, installed new spark plugs and a new battery and says “she started right up, purrs like a kitten. The seller shares that this TR6 was recently purchased from an estate and had been sitting in barn storage since 2005. As of this writing, 17 bids had been submitted to the tune of $4,827, which was short of the seller’s reserve. Still working on it but they exist, and if I remember right about TR6s 15s. This recently awakened and revived barn find 1972 TR6 is located in Prospect, PA and is for sale here on eBay. Where can an Old Man like me get RedLine tires for stock 60 BugFrog Eye. ![]() Well, here’s your chance to go gaga a bit and enjoy what some say is the last of the classic British roadsters. Oh yeah, and he drove a brand-new Jasmine yellow Triumph TR6 sports car. He was right out of college, handsome, single, and dressed in an impeccable Ivy League style. All the girls were going gaga over the new math teacher. There was a lot of buzz in the hallways of my small high school back in 1969.
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