[Shotimes] tire question

[Paul Nimz]

I know my '93 with them big 225/60s at a true 70 mph the speedo is reading
67mph.  I normally run 225/50/16 on the '93 but I got to use these tires up
and a 600 mile a week commute seems to be a good way.  :(

One of the ways I pass the Interstate miles is with a stop watch and the
mile post.  ~51.5 secs to the mile at 70 mph I think.  My math isn't so good
though, I keep coming up with 32 for my age...:)

Paul Nimz
'97 TR SHO
'93 EG mtx SHO


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: "Paul Nimz" <pnimz@V8SHO.com>; "'Kerry Kinion'"
<kerry@kinionfurniture.com>; <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 11:29 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] tire question


> 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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