Last January, when I bought my '78 NYB, the car had Michelin 235/75 x 15
radials withabout 60% tread left. The car rode well, but the tires were
noisy and a bit harsh. The next day, I put on a new set of Firestone FR
721's and it was like driving a different car; much smoother and very quiet.
I highly recomment the 721, and will install a set on my '69 Cadillac
convertible this spring.
Ross Klein
'Life's too short to drive 'ordinary' cars"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Schmitt" <bsbrbank@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 8 mpg/Radial Tires
> Dieter -
>
> By coincidence, Randy Harris just brought his '62 Imp to Bob's Big Boy
> last night with his new Firestone 721 tires and raved about the driving
> improvement over his old Remington's. Many other IML folks alos endorse
> these tires.
>
> You can expect a slight mileage improvement, but something else needs
> attention if you are only getting 8 mpg!
>
> Bob
>
> > Just curious ---- A friend of mine owns a 35 ft motorhome with a V 10
triton
> > engine and weights at least 18000 LBS makes 8 miles per gallon. Me with
my
> > 55- 331 cid Newport 2- 4 barrel carburetor weighing around 5000 LBS
making 8
> > mpg also ---if I am on a turnpike. I am sure some of you with the 413
and 440
> > engines with a single 4 barrel carb. are experiencing the same thirsty
> > powerplants. Will new steelbelt tires improve gas mileage, still have
the
> > old H 78x 15 4 ply Remington Cushion Air tires. Any thoughts on this
. I
> > would appreciate very much.. Sincerely Dieter in Pa 55 Newport
> >
>
>
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