Looking for four-season tire recommendations

[David.Ullrich at ferguson.com]

Wet traction isn't quite as good as a real "rain tire" but is quite acceptable. I've gone 55 MPH in complete downbursts and didn't feel as though I was loosing traction (yeah, I know, slow down). I think these tiers are a great compromise for those of us who don't want to fiddle with summer & winter tires...

Dave

Too Many Toys:
2002 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T Tiptronic
1993 RX-7 R1
1987.5 Audi Coupe GT "Special Build" 2.3 - Anthracite Black
1985 Chevy Impala Interceptor
Former:
1981 Audi 4000 5+5
1982 Audi Coupe
1988 Audi 90 Quattro
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T



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Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 11:16 AM
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Subject: Re: Looking for four-season tire recommendations


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In a message dated 6/24/02 8:18:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
David.Ullrich at ferguson.com writes:


> "The HP4 716 High Performance All Season tire offers the best combination of
> quiet ride, handling, wet traction and long mileage, making this tire a
> great high performance value. The HP4 is the first Kumho high performance
> tire engineered from SCCA race tire technology.
> UTQG: 360 A/A"
>
> I have to agree with everything the page said. These tires are great. Very
> quiet, no squealing, handle well (for an all season, no comparing it to the
> Zs on my RX-7), should last a LONG time, and the price is right. Check out
> the site: http://www.kumhousa.com/pages/pcr/pass_hp.htm
>
> Dave

How do they really do in the wet?  Hydroplaning seems to be the biggest
problem I find with most tires.  If they stick in the wet, they often have
problems elsewhere...  Have you driven them in some nasty rain and puddle
weather?

John