re. tires

[Theron J. Bliss]

The Nitto NT-450's are great for wet and dry, and the Dunlop SP-8000's are good
all around.

Theron




"Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)" wrote:

> Rob,
>
> I went throught this excercise about 1 month ago.  Decided on the higher
> priced Michelin Pilot XGTV4 205/60VR15.
>
> Althought the wheel size is different, I have been relatively happy with the
> tires so far, and they shine well in wet weather - no complaints at >75 in a
> deluge.  They are unquestionalbly superior to the Michelin MXV4s (which were
> relatively new and I hated them) in both wet and dry.  Most folks like the
> MXV Energy tires and gave me a funny look when I said I didn't like them,
> but they just don't drive their cars as agressively as I do, and as I expect
> many others on the list do.  The XGTs are supposed to give your cake and
> allow you to eat it, by giving you the grip, all season traction, and wear
> well too.  I guess we'll find out - ask me in 3 years.
>
> My second and third choices would have been the Yokahama db followed by the
> Dunlop SP8000, which I have heard are also very nice.
>
> My gut feeling is that I would have been equally happy with the Yoks or the
> Dunlops and paid less, however, I have no complaints on the Michelins yet,
> except for the initial cost.  My local Dealer worked out getting them for
> the comparable mail order cost, so I went with them.
>
> They also had the XGT in lower profile "Z" rating - they just look mean!
>
> Regards,
>
> Ben
> '87 5KCSTQW
> '85 4KCSQ "Project GTQ" - website progressing faster than the project:
> http://www.homestead.com/Ben_Swann/myaudi.html
> '86 4K "beater" - nearly ready
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> From: "Beatty, Robert" <BeattyR at ummhc.org>
> To: "'quattro at audifans.com'" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Tires... since we are on the subject
> Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 12:36:55 -0400
>
> Looking to buy a set of tires.... I live in New England so I want to get all
> season tires..... dont want to replace tires every year but i do drive
> pretty aggressively.  I have an 87 5ktq with a 1.8 bar chip and A-6 16"
> wheels so i will need to go with 205/55/16's   I was considering the Dunlop
> SP8000, however i have been told they wear very fast.  I know there is a
> trade off for grip verses wear but id like to try and stay in the middle for
> both attributes.  Any suggestions ??
>
> Thanks
>
> Rob
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