[Shotimes] tire question

[Kerry Kinion]

Stock suspension.  I want a good performance tire that will handle
wet/dry conditions in Oregon (no real snow or ice concerns) and I know I
won't get the kind of mileage out of either the Proxes FZ4 or the Ohtsu.
So I'm really curious about the Ohtsu, knowing that I'll have to replace
either in maybe 30k miles max??  And I want them to look cool of
course??

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Ian Fisher [mailto:ianf@eden.rutgers.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 4:14 PM
To: Kerry Kinion; Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] tire question

Ok, I'll try to be better. I haven't read the entire thread (just
skimmed it), but what do you want from a tire? Do you have a stock
suspension or higher damping struts and stiffer springs? 

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 6:51 PM
To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] tire question


Funny - but not very helpful :-)

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Ian Fisher [mailto:ianf@eden.rutgers.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 4:03 PM
To: Kerry Kinion; Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] tire question

Did someone sneeze? ;)

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 6:32 PM
To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] tire question


I just went to Les Schwab and they showed me an Ohtsu Zexius XI-326 in a
225/55R-16.  This is after I had pretty much decided to go with the Toyo
FZ4.  The Ohtsu is considerably less expensive $120/ea installed.

Any comments about this tire?

Thanks!

Kerry Kinion

-----Original Message-----
From: Johnsho92 [mailto:john_sho92@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 2:49 PM
To: Kerry Kinion; Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] tire question

Out of Toyo's, I've only tried the Proxies. They were
really nice..  If I would spend the money again, I
would get those.  A lot of steering response and you
could feel the road.  But it's not harsh either.

-John

--- Kerry Kinion <kerry@kinionfurniture.com> wrote:
> 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
> front!!
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