Re: HELP....HELP....HELP.....Need Recommendations on new 15" Tires

["S. Joseph Mann" <joem@pswtech.com>]

Mike,

If you have to stick with the 15" wheels and live in a southern area of the
country (i.e. little if any snow) there is absolutely no better bang for the buck
than the Pirelli P700Z, $68 each. I've been running them on my 95 GLX for over a
year.  They will wear faster than those hard ass GA's. But the dry and wet road
handling put the GA's to shame.  All other sizes in this tire are $120 and up.
You simply can not beet it for the price. Although there will certainly be those
that do not agree.   I love them!  And I love the price!

Joseph Mann
President, Austin VW Club



http://www.tirerack.com/
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/pirelli/pi_p700z.htm

http://www.tires.com/
http://www.tires.com/mega-bin/megajen?tem=tire.tem&tire.value=PIRHV7&price.PRODRETAIL=68.00

Sniffner@aol.com wrote:

> It's time for my 96 GLX to get new treads.  I would like to upgrade to 17" but
> currently I'm short of cash.  Any recommendations for 15" tires on stock rims
> is greatly appreciated.  I'm looking for a good look, low profile, nice ride &
> quiet tire.  Is there anything more aggressive looking better performance
> handling than the current Eagle GA's in 15" sizes.  Toyos, BF Good., Yokohama,
> Dunlop, Mich., Nitto etc...... Can I stick a 215-45 on the stock rims?  Can I
> upgrade to wider and lower profile sizes without sacrificing performance and
> comfort?  Please help as I am looking to get tires this week prior to a long
> road trip.
>
> Thanks Gang.
>
> Mike Gerett
> '96 Black on Black GLX
>