Dave - i confess to running Dunlop SP5K's on my street car ...
--- Dave Hardy <dave2020@mindspring.com> wrote:
> Agreed, but since this seems to be a primarily street driven vehicle, I
> assume that some weight is given to tire life. I have heard a life
> expectancy of 10K-12K for the Azenis in normal-aggressive street
> driving.
> For ultimate grip though, Joe is correct, look no further than the
> Azenis.
> Or if you want to be really wacky, run DOT "R" tires on the street.
>
> I myself tend to be conservative enough on the street that an ultimate
> grip
> tire is wasted. I like a decent tire, with predictable handling, but
> getting that extra .05 G is not my concern on the street. Getting home
> is.
> I generally go with a Z rated 3 Season tire for my street cars.
>
> Dave Hardy
> 89 SM
> DILYSI Motorsports - Drive It Like You Stole It!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Lee Jr. <joeleejr@yahoo.com>
> To: Dave Hardy <dave2020@mindspring.com>; <redraevyn@softhome.net>;
> <autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 11:21 PM
> Subject: Re: I need a price check on tires, and some advice
>
>
> > FWIW, the Falken Azeni blows the somewhat DECENT Kumho 712 OUT OF THE
> > WATER in both price and performance ... Try www.vulcantire.com ...
> sticky
> > as hell and cheap. They will make you think the Kumho 712s are Pep
> Boys
> > specials ... and wider and lower is good for turn in but will probably
> be
> > more harsh. if that matters to you ...
> >
> >
> > --- Dave Hardy <dave2020@mindspring.com> wrote:
> > > > Right now I've got a pair of 16x7 Kvnig's on my 88 Jetta GLi.
> They
> > > are
> > > > booted with a pair of 205/45ZR/16 Kumho Supra Ecsta's, W rated....
> > >
> > > If they are 205/45ZR/16, then they are Z rated, not W.
> > >
> > > > which is
> > > > absolutely absurd considering I use them only for street driving.
> > >
> > > Why is this absurd?
> > >
> > > > 1.) How cheap can I find tires? I was thinking that maybe some of
> you
> > > racers
> > > > sell them before they're bunk but after they're new - meaning
> cheap :D
> > >
> > > Racers are notoriously cheap, and therefore generally our tires have
> no
> > > life
> > > left. I have a nasty habit of running tires until the air is almost
> > > showing. I consider a cord my clue to start shopping.
> > >
> > > > 2.) What kind of tire can I go to without having a huge
> performance
> > > loss?
> > > I
> > > > know we all pretend we drive at the limit all the time and keep
> the
> > > racing
> > > > off the street... but I love driving fast on abandoned roads, and
> > > cornering
> > > > is my favorite part of driving, so I've been absolutely loving
> these
> > > tires.
> > > > Would I even notice going to a 50 or 55 profile? How much would
> it
> > > change
> > > > to get a lower rating?
> > >
> > > The Kumho 712 is a really good tire for the price. It will be hard
> to
> > > beat.
> > > You can find cheaper, but if you like driving, then anything cheaper
> > > will
> > > likely be disapointing. Every once in a while you can find some
> great
> > > tires
> > > on clearance at Tirerack. I got a set of Bridgestone RE71's in a
> > > 195/50/15
> > > for $47 each when they discontinued them.
> > >
> > > > Oh yes, and a third question - what is that first number anyway?
> I'm
> > > > guessing the width?
> > >
> > > Yes, width.
> > > 205 - 205 mm wide
> > > 45 - Sidewall is 45% of the width. 205 x .45 = 92mm sidewalls
> > > Z - Speed Rating
> > > R - Radial Construction
> > > 16 - Rim Diameter in inches
> > >
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> enough."
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