RE: Tire Recommendations

["Karp, Steve" <KarpS@1st-annapolis.com>]

Although I don't think any all season performance tire can match the
snow performance of a snow tire, from what I've heard and read the Pilot
XGT V4 is a great tire that can more than hold its own in the rain and
snow)

>-----Original Message-----
>From:	David Strope [SMTP:dstrope@erols.com]
>Sent:	Monday, July 13, 1998 4:48 PM
>To:	jettaglx@igtc.COM
>Subject:	Re: Tire Recommendations
>
>I have been wondering the same thing. I think I'm
>going with Michelin Pilot XGT V4 tires unless someone
>can convince me otherwise.
>
>Dave
>97 GLX
>
>Jeff Newton wrote:
>> 
>> Guys,
>> 
>> I'm looking to replace the GAs, finally.  Cost isn't an issue at this
>> point as I'm staying with the stock rims.
>> 
>> So far, here is what I'm looking at:
>> 
>> Toyo Proxes T1 Plus
>> Yokes A520
>> Dunlop SP8000
>> 
>> I'd appreciate any recommendations I can get on these and any other
>> tires you have tried.  My primary goal is excellent wet/dry traction,
>> and good ride quality.
>> 
>> BTW, does anyone recommend going 215 or 225 width or should I stay
>> 205?
>> 
>> Lastly, what about those Toyo Proxes FZ4 all season tires?  If those
>> are great, I could avoid having to buy another set of rims and tires
>> for the 2 weeks of winter we get here in the Pacific Northwest.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> ----
>> Jeff Newton