Re: new tires for q wagon

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Matt Fearer say:

> Hi. New subscriber here.
> 
> The time has come to purchase new tires for my 1993 100CS quattro wagon (55K
> miles). I'm not especially enamored of the original equipment Goodyear Eagle
> GAs and am seeking a little advice on quality alternatives. The GAs seem
> biased heavily toward ride, which is pleasant enough. I'm not looking to
> carve up the turns on a regular basis, but a little more grip would be
> welcome. (OE size: 195/65/15)
> 
> Have been considering D60/A2s. I should point out that I'm willing to
> compromise a little aggressiveness for all-season capability. I realize I
> should probably get 4 Blizzaks come winter, but my budget--and my
> wife--question the logic.

Been there, done that. I've spent the spring researching new tires
to replace my aging Comp T/A VR4s. They were (are) great all season
tires, but the price tag is a little too steep for me.

The choices were:
	Comp T/A VR4: $89
	Comp T/A HR4: $72
	Dunlop D60A2: $60

After a test drive and much research, I've decided that the Dunlops
are the way to go. They grip pretty well, last a long time, and are
quieter than the Comp T/As. Cheaper, too.

And, there is no need for snow tires. I get both quattros around
just fine all winter skiing with my family on the all-seasons.
Some might disagree, but I think they are fine. If you run a set
of summer-only performance tires, that's a different story.

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