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RE: Ruby tyres - Chris KC - 25-06-2024
I was recently led to understand by a well-known 'vintage' tyre trader - rightly or wrongly - that Goodyear have a plan to manufacture the Triple Duty in Europe. However I imagine it's not just a question of transferring the moulds, any difference in rubber formulation or process could profoundly alter the finished product. A case of "wait and see" I think.
RE: Ruby tyres - Tony Press - 25-06-2024
Reports say now to be made in France but as you say will they be the same
RE: Ruby tyres - frequentflyer - 26-06-2024
(24-06-2024, 03:26 PM)Charles Levien Wrote: Quite a lot of comment here about steering problems in crosswinds, bumpy roads etc in relation to choice of tyres.
I have Longstone 4’’ on our 1937 Opal and around 25lbs seems to be a good compromise.
However the biggest contribution to better steering comes from fitting a John Miles designed extension to the steering arm — the overall length is increased to just under 6’’. This lowers the ratio by 20% — allows better control and largely reduces bump steer.
Charles
Are there any details or drawings of this modification? Sounds like a good idea.