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Re: Re:Avon M550s
Posted by ml (more from ml) on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 19:33:42
In Reply to: Re: Re:Avon M550s, Boris, Tue, 31 Jan 2006 10:20:41
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From some of my mechanics, they say they have experienced unusual tread wear from Saabs and BMWs. Both makes have have greater negative camber and are prone to cupping depending on the tire design. I've gone through 2 sets of performance tires, Avon and Bridgestone, resulting in cupped tires. I am beginning to think the more aggressive tread pattern with large outside tread blocks are more likely to wear unevenly. I decided I had enough and went with grand touring tires, ContiProContacts. I've driven about 10K and they are holding up very nicely. They're not high performance tires but they handle very well for my daily commute. They're comfortable but are not the best cornering tire. Quick maneuvers are confidently executed but diving into a sharp curve at high speed, 55+ mph, isn't recommended. They are very quiet and comfortable which is exactly what I was looking for at this point in time.
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Posts in this Thread:
- TIRES - Suggestions?, BuffaloMatt, Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:38:06
- Why skimp on tires?, AdamB , Thu, 2 Feb 2006 19:57:02
- On a budget? Try National Ovation, CrNiFe , Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:09:00
- Re: TIRES - Suggestions?, Craig, Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:02:28
- Re: TIRES - Suggestions?, SteveE, Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:58:44
- You don't buy tires...., Stephen Goldberger, Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:03:34
- Re: TIRES - Suggestions?, Boston Baab, Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:44:18
- Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S has been good for me..., Indiana Saab, Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:44:27
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