Re: [DML] Re: NCT's in Concours

["Beetle" <beetle2000@xxxx>]

20 year old tires huh.The tires on a DeLorean being original is good, but I
would rather save my life
than worry about preserving 20 year old tires. Would theyve gone bad back in
'83 would youve changed
them then??????


> The point has been made, and I agree, that even if a good LOOKING set of
20 year
> old tires are found, that in no way indicates that they are safe.
>
> Frankly, I dont know why anyone would risk safety (or even reliability)
for a
> trophy. Furthermore (as I have said before), I can't understand why any
> DeLorean "authority" would encourage such a practice. Points should be
DEDUCTED
> for 20 year old tires, along with any other original unsafe items.
>
> Ya, I know the arguments about how other "concourse" events are run, but
that
> does not make it correct.
>
> Mike Substelny wrote:
> <SNIP>
> > Based on the experience of judging the truely fine concours cars in
Saint Louis
> > and Cleveland, I know that there are still some excellent condition NTCs
out
> > there. Anyone who is serious about competition will be able to find a
set.
> >
> <SNIP>
>
>
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