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#41 of 1335 Reply to post #25 by connortirerack May 11, 2004 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: corvette (May 09, 2004 8:20 pm) First let me give a little insight to the UTQG code number that you are referring to.The Unified Tire Quality Grading numbers are derived by each individual tire manufracturer for their own individual tires. the testing methods that they use are not governed by any government or civilian organization. essentially the manufacturers could place any numbers or letteron the tire they want the consumer would be none the wiser. The UTQG code is meant for manufacturer reference only and is not meant to be used by the general public for the simple fact their is no way to translate what the numbers mean in real world circumstances. the number are meant to be used for manufacturer reference only but the DOT has required the tire manufacturers to place the number on each individual tire. You could use the numbers to compare within the same manufacturer however i would still not place alot of wieght on those ratings. as an example: you take to tires with a 300 tread wear rating. one tire may last 10,000 miles and the other may last 35,000 miles. it is simply not an accurate way to compare tires. The Uniroyal Tiger Paw line of tires tends to use a harder tread compound to get a longer tread life. If the tires are inflated to the correct pressure and rotated when they are suppose to be i can see these lasting as long 80-100,000 miles. the down side is that Uniroyal also tends to put out a noisier harder riding tire. in the 5 years i have been with the Tire Rack i think i have sold 2 sets of the uniroyals. connortirerack.com Tire & Wheel Specialist The Tire Rack 877-522-8473 ext 269
#42 of 1335 Re: tires for 2002 mazda millinia [jet #26] by connortirerack May 11, 2004 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: jet (May 09, 2004 11:38 pm) The only size i can recommend for you Mazda in 16" is the OE size of 215/55/16. The original equipment michelins ar etouring all season tire and are not designed to be high traction tires. they were engineered to be very quiet and comfortable tires. i would recommend using the 215/55/16 Yokohama AVID V4S (91.00 each). this is a new tire from Yokohama and they offer great traction and handling as well as a quiet tread design. connortirerack.com Tire & Wheel Specialist The Tire Rack 877-522-8473 ext 269
#44 of 1335 Reply to post#31 by connortirerack May 11, 2004 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: dtate99 (May 10, 2004 3:00 pm) regrettably out of these three tire the only one i could commennt on is the Michelin Pilot Sport AS. we do not carry Faulken or Toyo so i cannot give an honest comparison. As a general opinion of the Pilot Sport AS, they are an excellent tire. outstanding traction and handling in both dry and wet, quiet even at higher speed's, and it has the added benefit of traction in mild ice and snow conditions. connortirerack.com Tire & Wheel Specialist The Tire Rack 877-522-8473 ext 269
#45 of 1335 Original post 20 by topspin628 May 12, 2004 (4:03 am)
I was asking on LS and SC regarding new 04 models. I have read that the SC is very poor in the snow but my experience with my BMW 330i is that the tires make all of the difference. Maybe these people who complain have tried to drive in snow with high performance summer tires, in which case I'm sure it is a nightmare. Can a car itself be inherently poor in snow if it's well balanced and wearing the correct rubber? Replies to this message: connortirerack (May 12, 2004 8:21 am) topspin628 (May 12, 2004 8:32 am) connortirerack (May 12, 2004 10:12 am) connortirerack (May 12, 2004 10:12 am) and 2 more...
#46 of 1335 Reply to post #32 by connortirerack May 12, 2004 (5:29 am)
Replying to: shipo (May 10, 2004 3:18 pm) I would recommend the 4 tires you inquired about in the order listed below. The Bridgestone Potenza S03 would still be the best recommendation overall. If you are looking for some ice and snow traction then i would recommend using the Michelin Pilot Sport AS. If price is the most important factor to you the the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 would be the tire for you. 1) Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position -- 186.00 each 2) Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 -- 157.00 each 3) Michelin Pilot Sport -- 185.00 each 4) Michelin Pilot Sport A/S -- 188.00 each connortirerack.com Tire & Wheel Specialist The Tire Rack 877-522-8473 ext 269
#47 of 1335 Connor... by kyfdx HOST May 12, 2004 (5:31 am)
As a follow-up to your msg #46. Where would you rank the new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 in that list? regards, kyfdx Replies to this message: connortirerack (May 12, 2004 8:28 am)
#48 of 1335 Re: does replacement have to match? [toneetouch #33] by connortirerack May 12, 2004 (5:38 am)
Replying to: toneetouch (May 10, 2004 7:12 pm) i would always recommend having a match set of four tires on a car unless you are in a situation where you don't have a choice. ther difference in traction especially in the wet can be different enough that it can cause handling problems at higher speeds, tread design differences can cause hydroplaning problems, and on all wheel drive models can cause differentail problems. If you do decide you want to use a different tire and do not want to replace all four then at least replace two so that the tires on each axle are matching. connortirerack.com Tire & Wheel Specialist The Tire Rack 877-522-8473 ext 269 Replies to this message: garypen (Mar 17, 2005 8:55 am) connortirerack (Mar 30, 2005 4:33 pm)
#49 of 1335 Reply to post #34] by connortirerack May 12, 2004 (5:52 am)
Replying to: eman5 (May 11, 2004 6:32 am) Your Jaguar's OE tire was the 225/60ZR16 Pirelli P4000E (143.00 each) which is a midgrade touring all season tire. i would recommend using the P225/60R16 Bridgestone Turanza LS-V (129.00 each) which i believe to be the best tire suited for this car. As a second recommendation i would suggest the P225/60VR16 Michelin Energy MXV4 PLUS (143.00 each) which are a little more expensive but i do not believe offer the same handling capabilities as the Bridgestone. both are touring all season tires, but they far better than the Pirelli that came on the car. Keep in mind while looking for tires for this vehicle that it does require at least a "V" rating as per Jaguar specification's. connortirerack.com Tire & Wheel Specialist The Tire Rack 877-522-8473 ext 269
#50 of 1335 Reply to post #40 by connortirerack May 12, 2004 (6:55 am)
Replying to: sensei1 (May 11, 2004 11:26 am) You will not have any problem upgrading just the fronts. you will find that several manufacturers only make the performance upgrade pads for just the fronts. for general sreet use, the Hawk HPS pads are an excellent choice. They are composed of a ferro-carbon compound which offers less brake dust than the OE pads and a higher coefficient of friction which translates into shorter stopping distances. i would also recommend using the Powerslot slotted rotors with the Hawk pads. the slots in the surface of the rotors alliviate the gas build up between the pad and rotors which helps to eliminate some brake fade as the rotors heat up. connortirerack.com Tire & Wheel Specialist The Tire Rack 877-522-8473 ext 269