17s on Michigan roads?

["Graydon D. Stuckey" <graydon@apollo.gmi.edu>]

Guys,

	I have driven the new M3 in Buffalo NY, which has roads which are 
just as bad as Michigan.  I also have driven my car long enough to notice 
that Jeff's 200 w/17s is no harsher than mine with my suspension and 
wheels.  The M3 BTW was also veyr smooth.  I think that the tires 
nowadays are much better than even just a couple years ago.  As a matter 
of fact, I had to admit to myself that the handling difference between 
215/45-17s and my 215/60-15s was barely noticable, and definitely not 
worth the extra expense, but the appearance was incredible.  Granted, I 
didn't push it as hard as I might have liked to in order to maintain 
civil relations with Jeff and Paula, and I expect the advantage of the 
17s would surface at higher speeds and g-forces, but still, the 
difference wasn't huge.

	I gues the point is that IMHO I wouldn't hesitate to run 17"s 
here in MI if I could afford it.  Maybe after a few months of trying it, 
I might change my mind, but at this point, I am willing to try.

Later, ---------------------------------------------------------- 
Graydon D. Stuckey 	'85 Mazda RX7 GS, no toys 
graydon@apollo.gmi.edu 	'86 Audi 5000 CS Turbo Quattro, has toys
Flint, Michigan USA	'89 Thunderbird SC, lotsa toys