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ctaylor738

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Tornel Tire?
« on: October 31, 2021, 13:48:31 »
It's getting harder to find 14" tires, especially whitewalls.  I came across these in 185 - 205 sizes.  Any experience or opinions?

https://www.prioritytire.com/tornel-classic-195-75r14-92s-as-a-s-all-season-tire/

Thanks,

CT
Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

Jonny B

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Re: Tornel Tire?
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2021, 14:29:46 »
Very interesting. I hadn't heard of these folks, so looked them up:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornel
Jonny B
1967 250 SL Auto, DB 568
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1966 Morris Mini Minor

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Re: Tornel Tire?
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2021, 18:45:08 »
... opinions?
https://www.prioritytire.com/tornel-classic-195-75r14-92s-as-a-s-all-season-tire/
Thanks,
CT
I like the tread pattern but wish they would have a speed rating closer to the original "H".
Alfred
1964 230SL manual 4-speed 568H signal red
1966 230SL automatic 334G light blue (sold)
1968 280SL automatic (now 904G midnight blue)