RE: Tire time

["Duff, Ian" <IDuff@bisys.com>]

I've got SP8Ks now, in 225/50-16 size. I love them. They replaced D40M2s, which
were pretty good. The SP8Ks are quieter, better in the rain, and even better for
you, given your daring the weather Gods, are OK in the snow. They certainly
aren't Hakkas, but I'm of Scottish descent, so can't bring myself to get
dedicated snows. Besides, 225s in the snow proves my intelligence in choosing
quattro and ABS. The SP8Ks turn in very well, don't squeal when pushed hard
(don't know at 8+ 10ths, I haven't taken it on the track, only place to push is
on exit cloverleafs), and look to last quite a while. The D40s lasted almost 40K
miles, the SP8Ks hopefully will do the same.

Audi seems to like Dunlop for OEM fitment, one of the reasons I originally went
with the D40s, and have stayed the course with the SP8Ks. YMMV, of course.

-Ian Duff.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-audi-20v@lists.emailsol.com
[mailto:owner-audi-20v@lists.emailsol.com]On Behalf Of Eric Renneisen
Sent: Tuesday, 23 March 1999 01:30 PM
To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net; audi-20v@emailsol.com
Subject: Tire time


So now that my $25 each D60A2s are destroyed, I need to get a 
new pair of shoes. I usually tune out the tire talk, but now 
that I need 'em...

I'd like to go wider, but 225 is probably too much for the 7" 
Speedlines, and 215 is slim pickins. Looks like I'm stuck with 
205/55 or the stock 205/60 (not sure I'm ready for the Zehr-
izing 205/50).

I guess I'm looking at the usual suspects here: 
Dunlop SP8000
Bridgestone Potenza RE71
BFG Comp T/A
Pirelli P6000
etc.

I'm leaning towards the SP8000 because I liked the D60A2s (for 
what they were), but with the stiffer suspension they felt like 
a limiting factor. The only other tires I've had on this car are 
some Firestone Firehawk touring crap that the PO put on there.

I want something great in the turns, and can handle the wet, but 
judging from the last couple of years snow won't be a problem. 
(That's my way of daring nature to dump the fluffy stuff on me!) 
I'll take any and all input under consideration.

TIA,

Eric Renneisen
'90 CQ 20V  -  my 'racing-iron'  ;^)
Chattanooga, TN