My knowledge doesn't cover the time period requested - but hopefully the following will help a bit
Spitfire was originally line fitted with Dunlop 'Gold Seal' and later Dunlop C41 - both cross-ply types. Dunlop SP61 radials were a line fitted optional extra. Sometime around 1968/69, US spec cars had Goodyear G800 white or blackwalls fitted as standard. Other markets went to Dunlop SP68. ISTR the G800 had a noticeable firmness about it and the chunky ttread pattern made it far noisier than the Dunlop. Roadholding was about equal, though the Goodyear gave no warning when it 'broke.' On the Dunlop. you could feel the backend starting to slide and adjust driving accordingly. Many owners in Europe upgraded their tyres to Michelin X and Pirelli Cinturato. Both gave dramatically improved handling but when the time came for 'breakaway' - a high speed Spitfire was not unlike handling an angry Rottweiler Cars for overseas territories (Africa & Middle East etc) had wider section tyres and wheels - 5.20 up to 5.50 with additional heavy duty suspension, larger radiators, cooler stats and an engine skid plate My .02p's worth Jonmac /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
