[s-cars] Tire choices for S-car

Tue Jul 22 21:26:49 PDT 2008

the g-force KDWS on my car have about 25k miles on them.  plenty of tread left, and they're still quiet.  it may depend on which g-force model is being reviewed.  i fully intend to get another set when these wear out.  they've never stranded me in the snow (this car has made many trips to lake tahoe), and they have very good traction in dry/wet conditions.  the KDWS has been discontinued, but i expect the supersport A/S to be as good if not better.

one of the things i really like about these tires is the sharp steering response, which comes from the performance-oriented carcass.  it's the same carcass used on the KD (which is a maximum dry performance tire).

-teddy

----- Original Message ----
From: LL - NY <larrycleung at gmail.com>
To: Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com>
Cc: theringmeister at triad.rr.com; djdawson2 at aol.com; bob at chips-ur-s.com; s-car-list at audifans.com; bluevr6 at yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 7:29:08 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Tire choices for S-car

Overall, I have been pretty happy with BFG's, although reviews as of
late of the G-force series seems to point to them getting noisy as they
wear. I too had CompTA R1's as my replacement for my Yok A008 RS2's for
autocross, and they really transformed the car (I also had street
CompT/A HR's and HR4's on my 4KSQ. Haven't done too much for street
BFG's as of late (but will be getting the new G-force R1's next season
for autocross, mebee, still deciding) but if I go all-seasons for the
DD, I'm considering the G-force SuperSport A/S, which have been
receiving rave reviews. I'm just curious how they wear. 

LL - NY

On 7/22/08, Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com> wrote:
tire
rack does have the BFGs, but the BFGs just don't seem to get much
mindshare.  i started using BFG street tires when i
discovered BFG comp T/A R1 race tires many years ago.  costco
carries them, and sometimes has a $60 coupon for a set of
4.  you can even get the g-force R1 race tires from costco.

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From: Wylie Bean <theringmeister at triad.rr.com>
To: Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com>; s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com; djdawson2 at aol.com; bob at chips-ur-s.com
Cc: bluevr6 at yahoo.com; s-car-list at audifans.com

Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:43:32 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Tire choices for S-car

I think BFGs get overlooked a lot because tirerack doesn't carry them. Most people I know that have them rave about them.
Wylie Bean
90 cq
91 90q20v
92 UrS4
01 allroad

-----Original Message-----
From: Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com>

Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:25:28
To: <djdawson2 at aol.com>; <bob at chips-ur-s.com>
Cc: <bluevr6 at yahoo.com>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Tire choices for S-car

interesting.  i got 45k miles out of a set of dunlop SP8000s
in 225/50/16.  now i'm running BFG g-force KDWS in the same
size.  i like the BFGs better.

-teddy

----- Original Message ----
From: "djdawson2 at aol.com" <djdawson2 at aol.com>
To: bob at chips-ur-s.com
Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com; bluevr6 at yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:08:45 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Tire choices for S-car

Hmm.? Each to his own, I guess.

I have had a set of 235/40/18's on both my B5 S4 and B5 A4.? They
worked extremely well, and I enjoyed the handling.? However, handling
was not the primary goal.? I also have a set of 235/45/17's on my '91
200 20v, and have been equally impressed.

On a bang for the
buck yardstick, they are an awefully good value.? Read the feedback on
the Tire Rack site, and you'll see that I'm not alone.? Likewise, see
how often they are out of stock, and you'll validate their popularity.

As far as the other options on his list...? Sumitomo?HTR-Z (both 1 and
2)?I absolutely hate.? I've tried?both versions, and didn't like any of
them.? Kumho ECSTA's are OK, but I didn't like them better than the
Generals.

I can't really comment on the Fuzions... I've never
tried them.? I have never liked Falken tires, but haven't tried the
Azenis.? However, I have changed Azenis tires for others, and they
seemed to wear weird,?much like?the Sumitomos.

The Dunlop SP8000s will provide the best handling of the group, but they don't last long and they are very noisy.

Anyway... that's my .02

Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Myers <bob at chips-ur-s.com>
To: djdawson2 at aol.com
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Sent: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 4:50 pm
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Tire choices for S-car

I strongly disagree with that choice, Dave! My wife's Scoobie-doo
forester 2.5XT has a set of these tires in 245 R 17 size. The sidewalls
are far too soft and flexible. I found it necessary to inflate these
tires up to the sidewall maximum (51 psig IIRC) to get any road feel at
all. At dealer recommended tire pressures it felt as if the car was
supported on a bowlful of jelly. Turn the wheel and eventually the car
would respond once the extra flex of the sidewall was consumed. At the
higher pressure this is improved but still is not gone. It is a very
disconcerting ride for someone used to the handling of the usual stiff
sidewall Z-rated tires. I do not like them. I'm looking forward to the
day they finally wear out and I can replace them with something -almost
anything- else.?
?
If you'd like I could tell you how I _really_ feel about them. ;-)?
?
Of the remainder, I have had experience with only the Fuzion tires. I rather liked them for an inexpensive tire.?
?
Bob?
?
At 06:27 PM 7/22/2008, djdawson2 at aol.com wrote:?
>Of that batch, I'd go with the Exclaim UHP hands down.?
>?
>?
>-----Original Message-----?
>From: Kevin Barnett <bluevr6 at yahoo.com>?
>To: s-car-list <s-car-list at audifans.com>?
>Sent: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 1:36 pm?
>Subject: [s-cars] Tire choices for S-car?
>?
>?
>?
>Time for new tires on the Audi.?
>235/45/17?
>?
>What would you choose and why:?
>?
> * Falken Azenis ST-115 - $118 (shipping included) - this is what I?
> am currently running and have liked them so far. Front tires at?
> wear bars, back tires bald.?
> * Sumitomo HTR-Z - $61 + shipping. - Old design, but still in prodiction?
> * Sumitomo HTR-Z II - $79 + shipping?
> * Kumho ECSTA AST - $85 + shipping (didn't like the old Kumho 712's,?
> but heard that they have improved)?
> * General Exclaim UHP - $87 + shipping (don't know numthing about these)?
> * Fuzion ZRi - $98 + shipping?
> * Dunlop SP8000 - $104 + shipping - $50 rebate of 4 which would?
> cover shipping and that a little.?
>?
>Daily driver, 25k miles a year, usually get a set of tires to last 12 months.?
>?
>Thanks,?
>Kevin?
>?
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