[V8] Re: the never ending tire question

[DasWolfen at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/22/05 6:40:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
gatorojo at earthlink.net writes:

> I've got Khumo ECSTA 235/45-17s on the Gentleman's Express ('93V8Q5).  
> There were a few, maybe 100, miles on them when I left AudiConnection 
> on my circuitous way back to beautiful downtown Baja Alabama two weeks 
> ago tomorrow.  I looked at the tires with somed skepticism, thinking 
> there wasn't very much tread depth;  and wondering idly how they'd 
> handle rain or snow.
> 
> Turns out I didn't have long to wonder as by the time I got to my first 
> stop at Bob Myer's house in Fayetteville, WV, it was raining hard.  The 
> next morning, the car was covered in ice, the temp had fallen to 27 
> degrees F, and the rain had changed to snow.  It snowed hard (and the 
> temp remained below freezing) until I got near Bristol, Tn, when the 
> sun returned.
> 
> I've gotta say that I'm impressed,  They were very sure footed in the 
> snow and rain, and quiet to boot.  No complaints at all, Thanks for the 
> recommendation, Keith!
> 
> yer kindly ol' Unka Bart
> 

 They ain't the best tires in snow by a long shot but I know a few "all 
weather" tires that cost more than twice as much that they beat hands down. As for 
rain, 8 hours in a downpour averaging 80+ mph with not a hint of 
hydroplaning...I was convinced. 

Keith