Re: 1987 5000CS TQW Tire Question...

[Steve Manning <stephenm@ix.netcom.com>]

Paul - for what you are talking about, I would recommend (as I have before)
Yokohama AVS U+4's (NOT A+4's).  They are acceptable in the dry, excellent
in rain, and good in snow.  Best all around tire I've used (and still
do)........SLM 

At 09:05 PM 5/20/96 -0600, you wrote:
>Hello and thanks!
>
>I have a 1987 5000CS TQ Wagon (which I am enjoying very much). By fall, I 
>will probably need a new set of tires. I'm interested in your 
>recommendations. I currently have Dunlop D60 A2's which seem to perform 
>very well. I am not a very agressive driver by the way. I have read that 
>the Dunlops are highly rated by CR - they are smooth quiet and handle 
>well and they are a lot less expensive than some of the others I've read 
>about.
>
>One thing is that I live in Colorado and would like a decent snow tire as 
>well and probably won't spring for two sets of tires. Perchance have you 
>had experience with these Dunlops in the snow? Anyway, I am interested in 
>your thoughts.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Paul
>

Steve Manning:	stephenm@ix.netcom.com (Metro D.C. area, USA)
	Mopar:	'67 & '68 Plymouth Furys (big blocks)
		'70 Barracuda convertible (small block)
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