Re: v rated tires

[Sean_Ford@idx.com]

To:   quattro
George,

I've BTDT with the 205/60/15's. The only downside is the rolling
circumference... it's smaller. This translates into an optimistic speedo
and a faster spinning odometer. The upside is a seemingly faster turn in
and just an overall better response from the tires. For my car, the ride
was improved, but that was more a result of changing from the OEM
Goodyear's that were 5 years old at the time (I'm still secretly convinced
that Satan himself designed the OEM tires).

I picked up my BFG Comp T/A VR4's at discount tires [ http://www.tires.com
] and I believe they were $77 including shipping.

Sean Ford
'92 Audi 100CS 5-spd 37k mi
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/5528

Original Message--------------------
Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 18:38:23 -0400
From: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
>George,
>A couple of others with '92+ 100's have gone one size up to 205 60 15
tires.
>They claim it adds stability on the highway at higher speeds, better
>handling, and generally the tires are the same price or less than the 195
65
>15 size. I will also be upsizing to the 205 60 15's the next time my '92
>100S needs new summer tires. If you are interested in the 205 60 15 size,
>the TireRack carries BF Goodrich Comp TA VR4's in that size for about $70
a
>tire. They are probably your best all season high performance (V rated)
tire
>out there.TireRack's web site is at www.tirerack.com . HTH.