[s-cars] G35x Debate

[Kevin Day]

For what it's worth, anecdotally: Due to unforseen circumstances
(pothole), I have been running 225/50ZR16 Daytona ZR tires this winter
in Boston.  They have a M+S rating, but have no siping whatsoever.  
On the S4, they have performed just fine.  I haven't gotten stuck, nor 
has the car started sliding without warning or provocation.
Braking performance is truly bad, but going has not been a problem.

These tires, with the rear differential locked, got me out of my 
parking spot this past weekend with no shoveling:
http://ultrameta.home.comcast.net/s4snowplow.jpg
(AudiWorld readers have already seen this pic.)

Here's a picture of the Daytona's tread (BTW, I'm not recommending these
tires):
http://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/images/news/2004images/DaytonaZR2004.jpg

Again, just for what it's worth.  The only reason I'd prefer snow
tires with this car given my usage is for better braking.

-Kevin

On Tue, Jan 25, 2005 at 10:50:42AM -0500, Taka Mizutani wrote:
> Any all seasons that aren't at least as aggressively siped as Nokian
> WRs are not going to cut it in this weather. Also, it really depends
> on the size relative to the weight of the car.
> 
> On a G35, anything wider than 205 is probably not going to work well.
> 
> Taka
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