Re: Dunlop/Yokohoma or Mk1/Mk2 was??

["scirokn81" <scirokn81@email.msn.com>]

> scirokn81 wrote:
>
> > It wasn't that the AVS's were more or less sticky, they were just more
> > predictable and the transitional response was better JME.

Scott Williams writes:
> Interesting. I've always felt that the SP8K has more predictable handling
> characteristics at the limit. Then again, I'm used to the 195/55/14 size.
The
> slightly taller sidewalls than the typical 195/50/15 will definitely make
the
> breakaway more progressive.

Thanks for the info Scott.
Hmmmm...My SP8K's are 195/55/14's on 7X14's. Seems like I was able to throw
the car into a corner with more confidence with the AVS's...
The AVS's were 185/60/14's on 6X14's, so the sidewall thing makes sense.
Could I be running the wrong tire pressure's, I've been running 30F/36R.
I think I was running the same pressures with the AVS's.

> > When quick lane changes were attempted (again, when there is no traffic
> > around) the AVS's stuck while the SP8K's will kick the backend out. All
this
> > was done at the limit of adhesion so under normal driving conditions
they
> > probably both perform about the same.
>
> I find that the Dunlops require a smoother driving style than the AVS.
Maybe
> that's a factor, too. I'm with ya on the transitional response, though.
The AVS
> is a tad bit sharper in response.

I'm still working on that smooth thing.8)

> > On the autoX course the SP8K's slide around quite a bit and are
undriveable
> > in the rain I thought I was driving a Camaro in the snow.
>
> Okay, now I'm definitely perplexed. The SP8k are some of the sweetest
tires I've
> ever driven in even torrential downpours! Their resistance to aquaplaning
is
> outstanding. Snow is another story entirely...

That's bizarre...I just couldn't seem to keep the car pointed straight.
They worked great until I tried to turn, brake or lift off the throttle.
Again, I could be running the wrong tire pressure.
Any recomendations to get these to perform?
Thanks,

Randy B
"Wanting my SP8K's to be like everyone else's"






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