[Shotimes] Speaking of tires..

[Kenneth Epperly]

The 950s weren't to, but no where as good as the BFG KDWS in the dry or
rain. The only issue I had with the 950s was after 40k all 4 tires had the
belt shift to the outside of the tire and wear the inner through the steel
on 2.

        Ken

> I'm leaning toward the P Zero Neros, but if I could get myself to go to
> Belle Tire, they do carry the Toyo Proxes 4s, which I might consider (bad
> experiences with Belle Tire many years ago). The RE950s have gotten "OK"
> comments, even though the Tire Rack survey rates them pretty high. I'm
> taking Bridgestone RE92soff of the car, and not too keen on giving them
the
> business!!
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Tatro [mailto:stevetatro_shotimes@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 7:47 AM
> To: Ron Porter; 'Marc Levy'; SHOtimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Speaking of tires..
>
>
> Personally, I'd cross the ContiExtremeContact tires off said list.
>
> I have them in the 225/55/16 (Gen3 wheels) on my '93 and am not impressed.
> Sure, the price was right, but that's about all I can say for them.  I've
> had a helluva time keeping them balanced.  Also, I think it was Larry Eck
> that alerted me to this, they seem to get minor "flat spots" while sitting
> around all day.  Until I get a couple miles on mine after work (after
> they've sat in the sun all day) they actually seem flat-spotted.
>
> Strangest thing I've ever felt.  I can't explain why, but I'm not the
first
> that's noticed this.
>
> Anybody want a good used set of Contis? ;^)
>
> My buddy was so impressed with his RE950's on his '96 that he put a set on
> his mom's '99 as well.
>
> Later,
>
> Steve Tatro
> Red/Black '93 with 178k miles
> Monroe, Ohio
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Porter <ronporter@prodigy.net>
> Sent: Sep 8, 2004 9:16 PM
> To: 'Marc Levy' <malevy_nj@yahoo.com>, SHOtimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Speaking of tires..
>
> Currently going through this debate right now, as I want to get new tires
on
> the new car immediately after delivery.
>
> The top all-season tires seem to be (in no particular order):
>
> Toyo Proxes (Subie guys LOVE them...not available through the normal
> Discount Tire or Tire Rack sources, though)
> Pirelli P Zero Nero
> ContiExtremeContact
> BFG KDWS
> Nitto 450 Extreme
> Bridgestone RE950
>
> I know that Don liked his Conti Touring Contact, but I had them and didn't
> like them. The ContiExtremeContacts are speed rated, and highly rated
> through Tire Rack and SHO folks.
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Marc Levy
> Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 8:22 PM
> To: SHOtimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] Speaking of tires..
>
>
> What is the current suggested tire for all-weather
> street use?  I am in NJ, so I have rain and snow to
> deal with.
>
> I was using The Dunlop D60's on the 90, and was not
> crazy about them in the rain..  They also did not last
> very long on the front.  :(
>
> On the 95, what tires should I go with?
>
> Thx
>
> --- Leigh Smith <leighsm@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Yup:
> >
> > I once got a documented g-force increase of over 20%
> > just from switching
> > tire compounds. Braking g-forces went from 0.85G to
> > 1.12G!!  Same size tire.
> > Tires were both 11 in wide, street Goodyear
> > Gatorbacks and Hoosier autocross
> > tires. No other changes. Thats like whopping 20-30
> > feet off braking
> > distances. I could throw a passenger completely off
> > his seat (airborne) and
> > into his race harness. Fun stuff.
> > Also when I first put Carbotech F pads on the SHO,
> > even with the small 10 in
> > brakes, the force increase was almost as dramatic as
> > that, cause the cheap
> > parts-store brand pads were so dangerously bad.
> > Lee
>
>
>
>
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