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Need tire recommendation for 16 in Aero wheels.
Posted by pursang (more from pursang) on Tue, 3 Dec 2002 12:55:59
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Ok, all experts! Weigh in.
I've scored a nice set of 16 inch Aero wheels to upgrade my 9000CS. Now its time for tires.
Tire Rack has the following, in no particular order, all sizes 205/55/16:
Conti Touring Contact CH95 $64 (!)
Dunlop SP Sport 5000 $98
Dunlop SP Sport A2 $85
Michelin Pilot XGT H4 $112
Michelin Pilot HX MXM $80 (!) Special Sale
Currently running MXV4 Greens 195-65-15 that came with the car, lower 205-60 profile on those would have been great as they seem to squirm when pushed hard, but the ride is superb. I'll save those for winter duty. Goal is a reasonable compromise between ride, wet/dry grip and price, while avoiding a noisy tire; not too worried about wear as this is my Sunday-go-meetin' car. I had Conti's on my GTI years back and recall a harsh ride with good grip; Michelin MVX4 ever since on my 900S, so I'm leaning towards the Michelin Pilot HX MXM, mostly based on price, other Michelin alternatives are in the $140 range and I would prefer to not go there. No experience with Dunlop.
Any advice? And how is Tire Rack to deal with?
Thanks to all in advance.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Need tire recommendation for 16 in Aero wheels., pursang, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 12:55:59 <-- Viewing This Message
- Nokian!, Stephen Goldberger, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 09:44:19
- Re: Need tire recommendation for 16 in Aero wheels., John Levin, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 02:15:07
- Tire recommendation, Bob Davis, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 18:37:08
- Re: Need tire recommendation for 16 in Aero wheels., Rafe, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 15:49:08
- have you tried..., steve, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 15:44:41
- Why have two sets of all season tires?, Kyle, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 15:16:12
- Re: Need tire recommendation for 16 in Aero wheels., hans nunnink, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 14:39:13
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