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Re: Need tire recommendation for 16 in Aero wheels.
Posted by John Levin [Email] (more from John Levin) on Wed, 4 Dec 2002 02:15:07
In Reply to: Need tire recommendation for 16 in Aero wheels., pursang, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 12:55:59
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I just bought a 97 Aero fitted with Potenza S03's. I can't speak for the quality of these tires as they were shot. However, their low profile appears to have exposed the wheels to a lot of bashing. One was badly bent and needed replacement (ouch!).
I followed Bob Davis' advice and replaced the Potenzas with the Firestone SZ-50's. They weren't cheap (TireRack was by-far the cheapest source), but I think they are really terrific. They're incredibly sticky and responsive. Also, they are extremely quiet and comfortable.
Before getting the Aero, I drove an 88 9000T, always fitted with Pirellis (First 600's, then 6000's). I always thought they were okay but have really had my eyes opened by these Firestones - particularly in regard to stickiness and road noise.
Hope this helps.
John
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Posts in this Thread:
- Need tire recommendation for 16 in Aero wheels., pursang, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 12:55:59
- 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 <-- Viewing This Message
- 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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