[urq] Tire size!

[Louis-Alain Richard]

I have a few sets here :

Michelin Alpin PA2 in 205/60HR15 on steelies : useless on ice, correct on
snow, excellent on cold tarmac (dry or wet).

Pirelli Winter Carving, studded, 185/65R15, on the narrow 6in R8s. My best
ice lapping tire so far. Very narrow, studs are all there after numerous
winters and I lapped that car 3-4 times each winter. Cheap and grippy, great
on snow and ice, but noisy as hell and useless on cold tarmac.

And since I drive a new car each week, and snow tires are mandatory in
Quebec, I tried almost all brands and types in the last 4 years. Bridgestone
Blizzaks are amazing on snow when new, in fact these would be my first
choice (with real Nokian winter tires) if money no object. I would re-sell
the Bridgestones after 2 or 3 winters, and buy new tires since their
performance is reduced dramatically with wear. The Hakkas last much longer.
If money is tight, Gislaved Nordfrost are almost as good for 3/4 of the
price. 

For summer, I have Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S in 205/60HR15 on 7 in Fuchs.
These are the smoothest and biggest tire I ever installed on the urQ. They
look quite right for my 83, much squarer than the Dunlop 5000, Michelin XGT4
and General Exclaim that I installed previously. They indeed are of the old
school of sporty tires, bulbous sidewalls and wide treaded. The best choice
summer tire for the narrowed-wheel 83's, unless I can find some real track
tire like the Dunlop D84J for pure track days.

Louis-Alain