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Re: tire opinions

To: Eric Linnhoff <eric10mm@qni.com>
Subject: Re: tire opinions
From: "Robert M. Pickrell Jr." <brnrubr@midusa.net>
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 1999 14:59:00 -0800


> snip

IMHO Dunlops are junk, I am sure some will not agree.
The Yokohama's are an excellent choice and are available in the
205/60R14 size as well. Breidgestone RE71 is not quite the tire
the Yokohama is in my opinion. The BS is somewhat de-tuned
for OE use.

Yoko Specs:    Size        OW      OD         TW         SLR        RPM
                205/55R14    8.2        23.8        6.69        11.0        873
                205/60R14    8.2        22.8        7.1          10.4        912

These specs are for AVS Intermiediate and are not always applicable
to other models or brands.

Rob

>
>
> So far I've narrowed down my choices to a Yokohama AVS or a Bridgestone RE71
> in 205/60-14 sizes or the Dunlop SP 8000 in a 195/55-14 size.
>
> Possibly even the Yokohama AVS in a 205/55-14 size.  It's priced
> considerably higher, $116 vs. $92, than the 205/60 tire but at least it's
> "Z" speed rated which will come in very handy with my Neon.  NOT!!
>
> The Bridgestone and Dunlop tires are awfully close to each other in tread
> width with the Dunlop SP 8000 195/55 having a shorter height which would
> help acceleration slightly over the taller Bridgestone RE71 and Yokohama AVS
> 205/60 tires.  I have no idea how wide the Yokohama AVS is though and their
> web site is of no help.
>
> Any thoughts?  I mean, any _relevant_ thoughts?   ;^)
>
> See you on course.
>
> Eric Linnhoff in KC
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