[s-cars] Wandering-SO3's, Tire Reccomendations?

[Fabryce]

Another very good tire is the BFG KDW its an awesome all around
high-performance tire and its wet weather capabilities surpass that of the
S0-3.

Fabryce Kutyba
Hartmann  Motorsports
www.hartmann-motorsports.com
949-475-2500
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frederic L'Huillier" <Frederic.L'Huillier at Siebel.com>
To: <kirby.a.smith at verizon.net>; "Nic Bode" <spedrcr at attbi.com>
Cc: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 6:36 AM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Wandering-SO3's, Tire Reccomendations?


> On my experience, the S03 is the best tire. Except it wears pretty
> quickly. Adrain will reply that I should not be surprised due my driving
> style. Jim and Jim will confirm !
>
> Happy to read the other opinion on those Good Year tires.
> I have alos heard good stuff about the new Michelin Sport Pilot II.
>
> Tire size is 265/35 x 18
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kirby Smith [mailto:kirby.a.smith at verizon.net]
> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 3:26 PM
> To: Nic Bode
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Wandering-SO3's, Tire Reccomendations?
>
>
> Are all your suspension bushings in good shape?  Tires designed to go
> where pointed have to be, and if the connection with your steering rack
> is tenuous, then the car will wander.  No doubt 4 narrow spare tires
> would be totally unaffected by road imperfections.
>
> kirby
>
> Nic Bode wrote:
> >
> > So I fianlly bolted on another set of wheels and tires that were the
> > same size on to my '93 S4 and it was a night and day difference. My
> > car has Bridgestone SO3's 235/45/17 w/37psi front 34psi rear. I bolted
>
> > on a set of Goodyear Eagle HP Plus in the same size with the same tire
>
> > pressures and the car was a dream to drive. I'd roll the Eagles but
> > they belong to my wife and they are noisy but they go straight, no
> > grabbing, no complaints. I think it's the wide channels on the SO3's
> > that are causing the grabbing/wandering.
> >
> > I was looking at the Sumi HTRZ II, Pirelli PZero Rosso Assymentico,
> > Kumho Ecsta MX. I read all the reviews and they are pluses and minuses
>
> > for all. I like the smaller channels in between the tread blocks on
> > the Pirelli.
> >
> > I want all your opinions, on any tire in this category. I am so HAPPY
> > that I found my wandering problem, now I just need a tire that is less
>
> > noisy than the Eagle. Feel free to email directly. I know this has
> > been discussed in the past and I have read through those posts, but I
> > want fresh opinions with more miles under their belts. I am excited
> > about driving my car again. Thanks.
> >
> > Nic
> > A93URS4
> > spedrcr at comcast.net
> >
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