RE: tire size question.

["Scott F. Williams" <sfwilliams@home.com>]

Keep in mind, John, that the H, V, Z, etc. safety rating is soley for
maximum sustained speed. It doesn't have any bearing whatsoever on traction
or handling characteristics. It just so happens that the higher performance
tires are designed to run faster speeds and are rated accordingly.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of John Erickson
> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 8:52 PM
> To: Patrick Bureau; _scirocco List
> Subject: Re: tire size question.
>
>
> OK, personal experience only.  H-rated tires are OK for all season tires,
> but not much else.  The difference when you move up to a V or a Z in a
> summer tire is well worth the money.  They are very sticky and usually
> provide exceptional traction in rain as well.
>
> Remember that wear ratings can only be used to compare tires manufactured
> by the same company.   they may or may not mean anything across brands.
>
> ATS Cups are on my Santa's list as well, but it may be next year before
> Santa can get them in the sleigh.
>
> John
> '87 16v
> El Paso del Norte
>
> At 08:39 PM 11/11/2001 -0500, Patrick Bureau wrote:
> >hello gang !
> >
> >Planning to acquire a complete set of ATS CUPS Wheels 15x7 4-100
> 28SM once I
> >get back to Texas. (Oh sending LAST batch of paper work to
> EMBASSY!!! 30-60
> >days to go now! before I leave MOntreal to head back home...)
> >
> >Now my question after messing with 4 different web pages that help figure
> >out the ration of tires for the roccos I have narrowed down to 2 sizes;
> >195-50R15 and 205-50R15.I have investigated a few corp named tires (Toyo,
> >Michelin, and so on) and I have a "fair " idea what I am looking
> for (85-89
> >load, H-V rated, wear 220-320), good on rain and dry.
> >
> >Now all I would like to know if anyone has "GOOD" or "BAD" experiences
> >ratings of tires ?
> >
> >Thanks to all who comment.
> >
> >Patrick
> >
> >
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