[V8] Performance Tire Ramblings

[Phil Rose]

At 10:19 AM -0700 2/10/04, Ed Kellock wrote:
>I believe the difference in this case can be attributed to the 
>difference between a V8 and a 200.  The automatic transaxle in the 
>V8 behaves differently that the center torsen in a 200 as does the 
>rear torsen in the V8 when compared to open rear diff in a 200.
>
>My v8 5spd and my 200q behave very differently in the non-dry.  When 
>it really matters, I take the V8.  It is much more sure-footed.

Well it's not just a matter of "non-dry".  You're saying (it seems) 
that you think summer performance tires are a reasonable choice to 
use on a V8 in deep snow and ice conditions? The bottom line (for me) 
is: summer-type rubber, 225 width and shallow tread. I'll grant that 
the "V8 behaves differently" rationale has some validity, but I can't 
imagine it's enough  to make _that_ tire a reasonable choice for New 
England winter driving (esp. this winter).

Phil
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Phil Rose
Rochester, NY
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