RE: tires

["Eric Ansay" <AnsayEM@dhfs.state.wi.us>]

I ran a set of Dunlop SP8000's last summer and I put about 25000 miles on them (I still have them - planning to switch to PZERO's when it gets warm enough to run summer tires again).  I ran them hard and never had any problems with them.  I did a lot of fast back road driving and never did they let me down.  The only reason that I am going with the PZERO's is because a friend of mine is a tire dealer and I got them at half price.

Eric

>>> "Squier, Craig" <craig_squier@arvin.com> 02/01 12:08 PM >>>
Don't buy the Dunlops!

I bought them at about 30kmi to replace my GAs. They ran OK, but they all
had catstrophic sidewall failure at about 60kmi. On all 4 tires (The Dunlop
D60A2) the sidewalls got a 4" rip in the sidewall during regular driving and
using factory pressure settings. They all ripped within 3 weeks of each
other.
Basically you get what you pay for, the Dunlops are cheaper than most
others.
I would heartily recommend any of the Michelins out there. I would stay away
from these particular Dunlops. The S8000 and D40A2 might be better, but stay
away from the D60s...

Anyone else have this happen to the Dunlops?
-Cab
95 GLX

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> From: 	Cosmo Kramer[SMTP:thekramer_69@yahoo.com] 
> Reply To: 	jettaglx@igtc.com 
> Sent: 	Monday, February 01, 1999 12:17 PM
> To: 	jettaglx@igtc.com 
> Subject: 	Re: tires
> 
> I am pretty low on the GA's at 30K......gonna go with the Dunlop D60A2's
> for
> my GT.  Anyone else had luck with these?
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> From: Vincent Smit <vsmit@mengibar.com>
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
> Date: Monday, February 01, 1999 6:01 AM
> Subject: tires
> 
> 
> >Quick question, I own a '96 Jetta GLX and am currently running the stock
> >wheel/tire combination.  I have 26K on the car and the tires are pretty
> >much gone.  My wife drives this car 99% of the time, therefore I know
> >the wear's not due to abuse.  What is the average wear for the stock
> >Goodyear tires?  I expected at least 40K from them.  FYI, the car has
> >been aligned and tires rotated per VW specs.
> >
> >What's a good replacement tire?  I'm thinking about buying BFG Comp TA
> >ZR's.  Any suggestions?
> >
> >Thanks in advance,
> >
> >Vince
> >96 Jetta GLX
> >99 Audi A4
> >
>