Re: Tire options for 16" wheels...

["Mr.Eddy" <eperson@students.uiuc.edu>]

Absolutely not the 450's!  You've probably heard my story on my set of them
or felt the pair that was on the rear of my car.  I think that the 712's
are pretty good for the price, maybe not quite as sticky as your 8000's or
re71's but overall a good value-performance ratio.  In those sizes its a
little hard to get a good selection.  I think pirelli 7000's are made in
the 215 size, and that would be another decent tire.
also correct me if im wrong, but isnt the common 16" size for scirocco's
205/45, or 215/45.
There seems to be a bigger selection of those available.  

Eric Person
86.5 16v

At 10:04 PM 2/2/01 -0800, Benjamin Harder wrote:
>Hey all,
>  I am finally looking into a new set of rims...probably going to go with
>a 16x7.5 rim, but I need some feedback on what tires would be the best.
>I have considered the Nitto NT450, the Yokohama A520, and the Kumho 712's.
>Anyone run these tires and like to share their opinions?
>  Next debate is tire size...since the rim is 7.5" wide, I am thinking about
>either a 205/40/16 or 215/40/16... anyone using 215's on their rocco?
>I am definitely concerned about rubbing issues...
>
>So, any thoughts?  I appreciate the help!
>
>
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