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Re: 14" performance tires?

To: alandahl@mac.com, autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: 14" performance tires?
From: Smokerbros@aol.com
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 01:53:33 EST
In a message dated 10/28/03 11:17:19 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
alandahl@mac.com writes:


> The only other high-performance tire in a 14" size on the Tire Rack's 
> web site is the Sumitomo HTR 200. Anyone have experience with this 
> tire? The reviews are generally favorable and the price ($36) is great 
> but the tire and brand are a total unknown to me.
> 
When I got my Civic, it had Revolutions with 205/60-13 AVSi's, and spun 
aluminum Taylors with worn out Hoosiers.  I tried shaved (4/32") 215/50-13 
HTR-200s 
on the Taylors and despite the shaving, wider footprint, better gearing and 
light wheels, I was no faster on the Sumis.  Right now, they're "free to good 
home."  Keep looking.  195/60's should only be 0.48" taller than 185/60's.  I'd 
go Azenis...

Charlie





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