DeTomaso Mailing List: September 98, Message #173

From:	Dennis Antenucci <itbewild@gte.net>
Subject:	BFG Race Tires update
Date:	Fri, 4 Sep 1998 15:34:09 +0000


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Yo My Peeps,
I've been buried in paper at work the last two days so excuse my not
getting back to many of you off-line before this.
Here's the update on the BFG R-1 Race Tires.

I got a call from Dave Sanders this morning and they are on schedule for
the R-1 vintage size race tire re-production. Next week tires that have
been on back-order are "supposed" to be shipped. I was also told they
will continue to build the following vintage 15" tire sizes in the R-1
tire::::::
225/60/15
235/60/15
255/60/15 (27" TALL)
26550/15
NO OTHER VINTAGE 15" R-1 RACE TIRE SIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE FUTURE

Dave also indicated they have finally realized an "official" release
date (We will see!!) for the replacement R-1's, called the "G-FORCE", if
you haven't been following this thread. While they haven't "officially"
announced the tire sizes that will be available it is expected that the
range of 17-19" tires will INCREASE and the range of 15" & 16" tires
will DECREASE. I have been told they are planning to make the G-Force in
225/50/15 and 265/50/15.

As an aside, keep in mind  a couple things.
1.    You'll have to order the reporduced vintage tires from BFG. The
old R-1 supply is dried up.
2.    While you CAN NOT get these vintage R-1 race tires from Tire Rack
or Discount Tire YOU will be able to buy the G-Force tires from the tire
distributor's. . .
3.    Discount Tire will not only offer "shaved" tires but will ALSO
offer "heat-cycled" tires (someone else on the site can explain that to
you non-racers!).
4.    Discount Tire  took my American Express (BFG did not but will take
Visa/MC) and they charged no tax and no shipping. I will go back to them
to get other tires in the future as they are cheaper then the factory!!!

FWIW
MD

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Yo My Peeps,
<BR>I've been buried in paper at work the last two days so excuse my not
getting back to many of you off-line before this. 
<BR>Here's the update on the BFG R-1 Race Tires.

<P>I got a call from Dave Sanders this morning and they are on schedule
for the R-1 vintage size race tire re-production. Next week tires that
have been on back-order are "supposed" to be shipped. I was also told they
will continue to build the following vintage 15" tire sizes in the R-1
tire::::::
<BR>225/60/15
<BR>235/60/15
<BR>255/60/15 (27" TALL)
<BR>26550/15
<BR>NO OTHER VINTAGE 15" R-1 RACE TIRE SIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE FUTURE

<P>Dave also indicated they have finally realized an "official" release
date (We will see!!) for the replacement R-1's, called the "G-FORCE", if
you haven't been following this thread. While they haven't "officially"
announced the tire sizes that will be available it is expected that the
range of 17-19" tires will INCREASE and the range of 15" & 16" tires
will DECREASE. I have been told they are planning to make the G-Force in
225/50/15 and 265/50/15.

<P>As an aside, keep in mind  a couple things.
<BR>1.    You'll have to order the reporduced vintage tires
from BFG. The old R-1 supply is dried up.
<BR>2.    While you CAN NOT get these vintage R-1 race tires
from Tire Rack or Discount Tire YOU will be able to buy the G-Force tires
from the tire distributor's. . .
<BR>3.    Discount Tire will not only offer "shaved" tires
but will ALSO offer "heat-cycled" tires (someone else on the site can explain
that to you non-racers!).  
<BR>4.    Discount Tire  took my American Express (BFG
did not but will take Visa/MC) and they charged no tax and no shipping.
I will go back to them to get other tires in the future as they are cheaper
then the factory!!!
<BR>FWIW
<BR>MD

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