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#1246 of 1335 Directional or asymmetric tires? by frootloops16 Nov 01, 2005 (9:41 am)
Is there any pros or cons with buying a directional tire over an asymmetric tire? Do directional tires wear worse then asymmetric or about the same? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Froot Loops Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 04, 2005 10:56 am) frootloops16 (Nov 04, 2005 2:35 pm) connortirerack (Nov 07, 2005 5:11 pm)
#1248 of 1335 Re: Avon Tech M550 A/S [frootloops16] by msu79gt82 Nov 01, 2005 (10:17 am)
I was just wanted to let you know that I just put on a set of Avon Tech M550 on my Accord (205/45-17) and they have been really wonderful. Thanks for the reply. How many miles do you have on them? Some of the past posts had some observations about a noticable degradation after abut 800 to 1000 miles. I'd still like to hear from Connor before ordering. Replies to this message: frootloops16 (Nov 01, 2005 12:28 pm)
#1249 of 1335 Re: Winters & Rims for 2003 Max. SE [hastab] by connortirerack Nov 01, 2005 (10:40 am)
Replying to: hastab (Oct 16, 2005 6:33 am) The Blizzak Revo was designed to take the place of the WS-50 while improving the ice traction and dry pavement handling. the LM-22 would offer better dry pavement handling but the snow and ice traction would be similar between the two. However I do not show the Blizzak Revo in the OE 225/50/17 size. I have listed the WS-50 and the LM-22 below for your review. 225/50R17 BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM-22 -- 161.00 225/50R17 BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK WS-50 -- 136.00 connortirerack.com Tire & Wheel Specialist The Tire Rack 877-522-8473 ext 269 When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
#1250 of 1335 Lateral acceleration by john500 Nov 01, 2005 (10:47 am)
Perhaps I could learn from your expertise. 1. What is the automotive industry-accepted method of determining lateral acceleration? I recently saw a television show (with I think Gordon Elliot) zipping around in a Mitshubishi Evo and I thought he said that the car can attain a g value greater than 1.00 (I'm assuming he meant lateral acceleration). However, MotorTrend rates this car at 0.85 g (the Corvette is > 1). 2. The Mazda Miata is classically accepted as a marvel of handling, however, it's lateral acceleration is under 0.90. Is lateral acceleration a proper way of quantitatively evaluating the "handling" of a car? 3. From cars that I have swapped tires on, there seems to be a large improvement in "handling" when going to wider tires. How much of an improvement can typically be obtained? Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 07, 2005 9:07 am)
#1251 of 1335 Re: Load Rating/Speed Index Dilemma [pier] by connortirerack Nov 01, 2005 (11:20 am)
Replying to: pier (Oct 17, 2005 6:35 am) Quote - "Am I correct in stating that you should never mess with the load rating of a tire (i.e. go to a lower load rating). Would going to a lower load rating heat the tire beyond its accepted range?" This is not necessarily true. The number you are referring to is called the load index (i.e.., 97Y, 89H, or 92T. The numeric designation is the Load Index). This is a scaled number and can mean different things in different sizes. There really is no rule of thumb for increasing or decreasing the Load Index. connortirerack.com Tire & Wheel Specialist The Tire Rack 877-522-8473 ext 269 When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
#1252 of 1335 Re: Avon Tech M550 A/S [msu79gt82] by frootloops16 Nov 01, 2005 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: msu79gt82 (Nov 01, 2005 10:17 am) Yeah I don't blame you with wanting to hear what Connor has to say. I only have a few hundred miles on them (less then 1000) and so far nothing, but I too have heard that they start to degrade some after the first thousand or so. So I'll be watching out for that. Froot Loops
#1253 of 1335 Volvo S60 in Massachusetts by slance66 Nov 01, 2005 (2:15 pm)
I've got a standard non AWD Volvo S60 in metro-boston. They do a nice job plowing our roads, but my driveway is steep. I can't usually climb it once it has more than a couple inches of snow. I'm looking at winter tires for the first time, to replace my Michelin MXV+4s. Because most of my driving will be on dry pavement, even in winter, I'm somewhat concerned about going with a Q rated tire like the Blizzak WS-50. The tires that have an H or T rating and might be an upgrade over my Michelins seem to be: Dunlop Wintersport M3 Pirelli Winter Carving Nokian WR A.W.P.2 The Nokian is not technically a snow tire, but it seems that it would be better than the MXVs. How much improvement will I see by adding these tires? If it isn't much, are my concerns about Blizzaks or Michelin X-Ice tires on dry pavement overblown? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 07, 2005 2:19 pm)
#1254 of 1335 P265/65R17 Bridgestone A/T Revo on 17x7 wheel by jr1828 Nov 01, 2005 (4:16 pm)
Hi, I'm looking for a tire to compliment my Wife's newly lifted Isuzu Axiom. The truck now has a 2inch lift and the stock tires (235/65/17) now look way too small. P265/65R17 Bridgestone A/T Revos were recommended to me by members of several Isuzu forums that I belong to. But, I'm concerned that my wheels are only 7in wide (factory 17x7), while Bridgestone seems to recommend a 7.5 wide wheel. Do I need to be concerned? If the 265 is too wide, what other sizes would you recommend that are about 30.5" tall? I would like to stay with a width of at least 255. if possible. Thanks for any help you can provide. Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 07, 2005 2:56 pm)