Re: Tire Mix-n-Match

[jke@halcyon.halcyon.com (John Eickerman)]

At 8:38 AM 1/5/95, Dahl, Dave wrote:
>     I just ran into an interesting problem with my '87 VW Quantum Syncro.
>     Two of my Pirelli P6s (195/60HR14) are worn out, the other two are
>     practically new, and the P6 is out of production.  It also appears
>     that it's out of stock pretty much everywhere, too.  My question is
>     this:  What do you guys think of putting BFG Comp T/A HR4s or VR4s on
>     only one end of the car?  I want to eventually switch to those tires
>     anyway (leaning toward the VR4s).  I'm thinking of putting them on the
>     rear, under the assumption that the front does more work so the P6s
>     should wear out faster up there.  Is this going to make the car
>     squirrelly?
>
>     TIA.
>
>     - Dave Dahl  (dad@roadnet.ups.com)
>     - '87 VW Quantum Syncro
>     - '93 Volvo 850 GLT

When I was shopping for tires a month back, I was told not to mix-n-match
different tires on a Quattro, as this would promote more wear on the
drivetrain.  I don't know if this is total BS, but I was replacing all 4
anyways.  I did put the BFG Comp T/A HR4s on, and they are doing quite
well.  When I got them, I took a trip over the passes the next day, and
they performed well in the snow.  Right lane was clear to some snow, left
lane was all snow, so I chose to drive in the left lane.  Hey, why not, I
was usually passing people too.

I bought my tires in Seattle, and for about $2/tire more than Tire Rack,
considering shipping and install at places they ship to, compared to sales
tax and such.  One thing I did buy with the tires as a lifetime 4-wheel
alignment contract for the time that I own the car.  That cost me $49.95.
They think they burned me, but I rotate and balance tires every 5k, and
since I have this alignment policy, I will have that done too at the same
time.  It should only extend the life of the tires.



John Eickerman -- jke@halcyon.com
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