[Shotimes] tire question

[Ron Porter]

There are 225/60s that don't fit. Folks have had trouble with this in the
past.

Why put on tires that slow a car down? Paul, I know that you know what you
are getting in to, but for most other folks it's a bad idea. Plus, with the
tendency of many SHOs to under-read on the speedo (and sometimes the
odometer), the 60-series will make this worse.....so watch your speed in
enforcement zones.

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Paul Nimz
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 9:06 AM
To: 'Kerry Kinion'; Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] tire question


Yes I agree with the tire size.  I just put on some 225/60/16s on my '93.
I've had them laying around for two years.  They are good as a highway tire.
I use the car for a daily 100+ mile commute.  But not good for performance.
225/55/16 would be better.  They also wouldn't fit properly without the big
hammer.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR SHO
'93 EG mtx SHO


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Fisher" <ianf@eden.rutgers.edu>
To: "'Kerry Kinion'" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>; <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 7:03 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] tire question


> I tend to not like most Toyos although I don't know much about that
> particular one. The price sounds a little high though. Do they price
> match tire rack?
>
> Why are you picking such a huge tire? 60 profile is kinda big..
>
> Ian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kerry Kinion
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 2:33 AM
> To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] tire question
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Got the '93 MTX running strong again - looking at tires next as mine are
> slicks at this point.  I'll try to make this short and would really
> appreciate your feedback.
>
> In all the tire discussions I've seen on this list, I haven't seen too
> much about Toyo?  Here's my dilemma - I live in Oregon and Les Schwab is
> like the only REAL tire dealer around.  Their service is impeccable and
> it's hard to think about going any different route.  The tires I will
> get them are Toyo TPT-V rated 225/60R-16's.
>
> Question is: What do you guys know about these tires and is this a good
> choice for my daily driver or not?  The cost is about $150 a tire
> installed, balanced and a 65k warranty.
>
> Once again, any help on this is much appreciated in advance!  Looking to
> do this soon!
>
> BTW - I had the same question as a previous post about how to get the
> proper TQ on the crank bolt.  I struggled with this and ruined 3
> screwdrivers in the process.  The crank pulley has an indentation, but
> not a hole to be able top the pulley from turning.  I used this
> indentation to try and stop the rotation but it was still a major pita.
> The needle hit the required TQ, but I still don't feel comfortable that
> I did this right.  Looking forward to other thoughts on this.
>
> Kerry Kinion
> '93 Green (what else) MTX, 60k + a bunch of other stuff done - runs like
> a scalded dog, except I have to take it easy 'cause the slicks on the
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