[Shotimes] 235x45x17 tires

[Dave Kegel]

So, to change the subject (a little) in 225/55-16 size the Kumho712s are $75
each, the Yoko ES100s are $87 each, the Sumitomo HTR Z are $79 each.

Any votes for which way to go?  I need to replace the very worn out Dunlop
SP8000's on my slicers.

Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Nunnally" <manunnal@netheaven.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: September 15, 2003 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 235x45x17 tires


> > Yoko ES100: $111 (I like mine a lot!)
> >
> > There's also a flock of tires in the $150 range, like KDWs, AVS Sports,
> SZ50
> > EPs, etc. IMHO, for the money, the Nitto 450s, MXs, and the ES100s are
> great
> > tires that sell for a great price, plus they all have good-looking tread
> > patterns.
>
> The ES100's are WAY better (on the SHO anyway) than the Nitto 450's.  I
have
> the 450's on my 89 (use them as street tires, to and from the track).
they
> are real smooth, easy to balance, and wear like they are made out of iron.
> I got a lot of miles on mine and they still look new.  they don't have a
lot
> of grip though.
>
> don't have any wear experience with the ES100's yet (still pretty new) but
> the grip is way more than the 450's, and the yoko's are smooth and quiet.
>
> mark
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