Re: Tires (here we go again)

[Dan Malizio <maliziod@oh.verio.com>]

Todd,

I have run a full set of the Dunlop Graspics on steel changeover wheels
the past (3) winter seasons here in Cleveland snow belt country on my 96
A4Q. I have no complaints....they are wearing well for the approx. 15K
miles I have used them. Traction (starting and stopping) is great and
they are not to noisey on dry roads. I like you had considered going for
a more premium brand but am more than satisfied with the lower cost and
performance of the Dunlops. Got them thru Tire-Rack. BTW- I had a Jetta
before with Gislaved (Swedish Mfg) and I was very confident with these
on "all four wheels" even though it was FWD.

Good-luck,
Dan


Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 13:13:36 -0700 (PDT)
From: Todd Phenneger <phen9461@uidaho.edu>
Subject: Tires (here we go again)

Ok,
        Lets keep this as painless as possible.  I know the opinions on
just about every snow tire out there except a couple.  A havent seen a
snow tire thread ont he list yet so I'll ask the question.  Car is a VW
Jetta.  Sisters car.  195/60-14 stock size.  I'm wanting to put
185/65-14
tires on it for the winter.  
        Blizzaks ruled out for price and dry handling.  Supposedly the
new
ones are better but I'll hold judgement untill I drive someone ELSES car
with them.  On our subaru, they ar4e scary in the dry.  Michelin's are
ruled out due to price.  Pirelli's also ruled out for price. I like the
Yoko Gaurdes's from everything I've read and seen. 
         But for cheaper I can
get the Dunlop GRASPICS.  Anyone have any feedback with these. 
preferable
someone who has had one of the other tires mentioned for a comparison? 
I
suspect they are very good but can they compare with the more expensive
Gaurdex's and Michelins? 
        Thanks, lets try to keep this short and painless.  Please, if
you
love Blizaks, fine, I dont.  Lets keep it that way.  Just looking for
info
on the Graspics.  If you have both, GREAT, how do they compare.  Oh, and
of course I know the newer Low Profile Blizaks handle WAy better than
the
old ones did.  :-)
        L8R (running and gritting teeth while waiting)

        Todd Phenneger
        1983 ur-q / black / getting a MC
        1984 4000 quattro / modified/ turbo conv almost done.
        1987 4000 quattro / Saphire Metallic Blue/ Girlfriend's
        1996 A6q / Volcano / Dads Car
   *****1985 5kt / PARTING OUT!