tires wisdom? '88 80Q

Tom Love theloves at localaccess.com
Fri Sep 24 16:37:33 PDT 2010


Thumbs down on the ASX times three cars. After a few thousand miles the car 
will start to wander around plus the will get louder.  My experiences with 
the Falken Ziex ZE 912 have been very good. Most bang for the buck too.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Kellock" <ekellock at gmail.com>
To: "'Tess McMillan'" <tessmc at eskimo.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 4:27 PM
Subject: RE: tires wisdom? '88 80Q


> Based on what Tire Rack shows for that size, I'd go with the Kumho Ecsta 
> ASX
> or the General Exclaim UHP.
>
> Ed
>
>
> Kumho Ecsta ASX (Ultra High Performance All-Season)
> Size: 205/50R15
> Sidewall Style: Blackwall
> Serv. Desc: 86W
> UTQG: 420 AA APrice: $68.00 (each)
> Set of 4: $272.00
>
> General Exclaim UHP (Ultra High Performance Summer)
> Size: 205/50R15
> Sidewall Style: Blackwall
> Serv. Desc: 86V
> UTQG: 380 A APrice: $73.00 (each)
> Set of 4: $292.00
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> On 9/24/2010 5:12 PM, Tess McMillan wrote:
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> Since I've gone back to school and been mostly unemployed the past few
>> years, I had to curb my ninja tire-buying excesses from previous
>> years.... I'm out of touch now and need a set of nicely performing
>> tires that will take me through snow if needed. Not for track.
>>
>> I used to like the Bridgestone RE71 and Dunlop SP Sport 5000 ilk, and
>> I've had Yokohamas (dang I can't remember the name but you'd recognize
>> it -- has an interesting square tread pattern) for my Alfa Spider.
>>
>> What are you driving these days and what do you recommend for a 205
>> 50/15?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Tess
>> in Bellevue WA USA
>>
>>
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