RAL:
Go to the Tire Rack web page (www.tirerack.com). They have a
very nice tool that lets you compare price, availability, etc of most
brands and models. The best part of the tool is that it lets you compare
customer feedback on wet/dry traction, noise, ride, handling, etc.
I was considering the Yokohama Avids based on inputs from the
list, so I went to Tire Rack and checked out the feedback. Indeed, they
(Avid Touring) have a distinct edge in most categories for a medium
priced tire. The last set of tires I bought this way were Firestone
SZ50s for the Z-28, and I was very satisfied when I was done. Also used
their price to shop around locally, and I ended up getting a set of 4
for within $10 of the Tire rack price, when you added in shipping and
mounting. Great benchmarking tool.
Cheers,
Vance
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1974 Mimosa Yellow Triumph TR6
Cogito Ergo Zoom
(I think, therefore I go fast)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of R. Ashford Little II
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 1:14 PM
To: Triumphs@autox. Net; 6-Pack
Subject: Tire poll
Good afternoon everyone, I hope the warm breezes are starting to blow
your
way. OK, here's the question, I am contemplating an upgrade of both
tires
and wheels. IF, I choose now to upgrade my wheels, I began to wonder
exactly what the different levels of tire would do to the ride on a 34
year
old car. I would be moving from the stock steel (aka out of round)
wheels
to 16" Panasports. With these wheels I would go with either a 215/60/16
or
a 215/65/16. Both of these sizes are pretty close to the same rolling
radius, but the 65 series tires are not available in a more performance
oriented radial.
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Thanks in advance,
R. Ashford Little II
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