[Shotimes] Tire load rating

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I had a set of Falken tires and they lasted 1 summer. They are the pits. No
traction at all when the road is just a little damp. I had them on a rear
wheel car and you could spin donuts anywhere, even if you didn't plan to.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: "'Shotimes -'" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 6:47 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Tire load rating


> Guess you also have to define "cheap", but I would say a V or higher rated
> tire for under $100 qualifies. The 712 isn't an all-season (plus even the
> Tire Rack won't recommend them under 40 degrees or so). If that's not a
> concern, the Yoko AVS ES100 is a nice, new-design silica tire. The Kumho
MX
> is a hair over $100, is a silica tire, and is getting great early reviews.
> Dunlop SP 8000s and SP Sport FM901s are also summer-only tires. In the
> all-season category, my favorites for the price are the Nitto 450
Extremes.
> Other folks have also liked the Falkens and the Yoko Avid V4a.
>
> Getting over $100 opens up a whole 'nother group, and some of the "over
> $100" tires go on sale for under $100 on occasion.
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Kegel [mailto:d.kegel@attbi.com]
> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 8:20 PM
> To: 'Ron Porter'; 'Shotimes -'
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Tire load rating
>
>
> Such as?
>
> Dave
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Porter
> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 4:23 PM
> To: Don McKinnon (AST); Shotimes -
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Tire load rating
>
> There are better "cheap" tires than the 712s, although living where the
> temps stay warm eliminate some of the issues.
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