Baby gets new shoes....

[notoptoy]

Today I got rid of 38 years worth of old tires!
My Roadster had the 22 year old Pirelli's in the back that were on the car when I got it. It also had some 16 year old Dunlops on the front - probably only had about 500 miles on them I really liked those.
So I got some new Kuhmos - WOW what a difference in ride quality - it's like I installed an air suspension compared to the old. it is so smooth it's disconcerting. I am not sure how sticky these are but the improvement in ride quality is astounding. Here are some in process shots, I'll add the final product shots later.

[JohnnyMac]

Congrats. I bought the Michelins that are on my roadster on May 10, 1976. It's running again, but I've only driven it to the gas station because of the tires. I just pulled them off yesterday to get the wheels sandblasted and powder coated next week, still haven't decided on the color. And then, new shoes too.

[Linda]

Which Kumhos, and what size did you get?
New tires make it impossible to not want to drive

Linda

[notoptoy]

Indeed, I'll get details but first enjoyment...
And yes, driving it is a joy. Already at 150 miles in two days of running around.

[notoptoy]

They are Kumho Solus KR21 in 195/60/14 on Enkei Apache IV rims.

[Alvin]

please add to Tire&Wheel section!

[notoptoy]

Moved!

[project_timemachine]

Nice! Looking good! Glad you got to replace the tires How's the steering effort?

[notoptoy]

Steering effort is mildly easier - but still it's an early Roadster, with a smaller than stock steering wheel - so you still have to muscle it around!