Stephen:
I concur on all points, although my wife got 40K miles out of one set of
AVSi's on her Nissan SE-R! I know Yokohama is rolling (groan) out high
performance tires better than the ES100, but I'm not seeing them in sizes
smaller than 16", and certainly nothing in 13". I might have to buy a set of
bigger wheels (and I LOVE my Revolutions) just to fit decent tires to the
Tiger.
As for the Miata, I love mine too, even though it looks like a toad compared
to the Tiger. :^O I use the name "Tiger" at Miata.net, maybe I should go by
"Miata" at the Tiger site. :^D.
Larry Wright
"I can't get no-- Satis-Traction"
----- Original Message -----
From: Stephen Waybright
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 1:46 PM
To: Lawrence Wright
Subject: Re: Yokohama and Miata
Per my original post on the Yokohamas, Larry is absolutely correct that
the AVS ES100 is a step down from the now discontinued
AVS-intermediate. At one time all my cars had the AVS-i tires and I
wish they never had dropped that model (despite the poor treadlife).
The Tiger and Miata have now moved on to the ES100s (size change and
worn out respectively), though I did try the Toyo T1S on the Miata. The
slight Toyo traction/handling improvement just wasn't enough for the
extra $30-$40/ tire. I also commend Larry on the good sense to own both
a Tiger and Miata ;) I'm sure there must be more of us like that on the
list. My Tiger is a great car, but I really love my Miata. Will never
part with either unless someone is crazy enough to offer what it would
cost to replicate them.
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