Re: 17" Tires, last time...

["Peter Loron" <peterl@cnw.com>]

I dunno about the A520s but the 205/50ZR15 AVS Intermediates I have on my
GLX are about toast and they have gone 21K miles including a track day and a
bit of autocrossing. I drive "briskly".    :-)

-Pete
----- Original Message -----
From: <MAOberer@aol.com>
To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>; <gti-vr6@cobra.ccsi.com>
Sent: Friday, August 20, 1999 10:53 AM
Subject: 17" Tires, last time...


> Ok, guys, this is the last tire post, I'm sick of it too.
>
> I am in the market for a set of 215-40-17 tires, and I am still unsure
which
> kind to get.  I had/have my heart set on a set of Yokohama A520 tires, but
> I've heard that they wear out quickly, but grip nicely.  I need a set of
> tires which will last me 20k plus, and still have decent handling.  I
don't
> drive it too hard...the occasional hard cornering, but no autocrossing.  I
> also go on 1000 mile road trips, so it has to last thru those as well.
>
> My price range is sub 130 dolllars.  here's what I am considering
>
> Yokohama A520's...112 a piece
> Pirelli P7000's....123 a piece (roughly)
> Yokohama AVS intermediates...123ish
> Dunlop Sp8000s...discontinued in my size
> Dunlop Sp9000s...about 160!
>
> So its probably between either the Yok A520s or the Pirellis.  What is the
> treadware rating on the Pirellis? I heard on the A520's it is 160.
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated!
> Matt
> http://www.VR6.org/matts.htm
>