re: Tire options for 16" wheels

[frank jones <fish26133@yahoo.com>]

 I have Bridgestone Potenza RE730 on mine I like the
tire for street use.But I'm not sure how they would do
for autocross.
     
      Later FJ
           87 16V 
--- Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > I have considered the Nitto NT450, the Yokohama
> A520, and the Kumho 712's. 
> > ******* 
> > Personally, I think the Nitto's are pure junk. 
> The Parada replaced the A520
> > late last year (noise issues surprisingly) and it
> looks really nice.  You can
> > get some really great tires in the price range you
> are looking and frankly I
> > don't think that Kumho's will do the trick.
> 
>  Thanks to everyone for the replies and thoughts...
> I am now convinced that the Nitto's are not a good
> choice.  
> The A520's sound like a really nice tire except for
> the treadwear factor.
> 
> The Kumho's are still a consideration...I have a
> friend that runs these
> on his A2 GTI in 205/40/16's... he said that they
> didn't do as well as he
> had hoped the first time out for an auto-x, but then
> on his second and third
> time with them autocrossing he loved them... said
> that they had good response
> and grip...he had A520's before and said that the
> Kumho's aren't quite as 
> sticky, but are a slight compromise for having such
> good wear.
> 
> Since this tire is still relatively new to the
> market, it is hard to find
> out info about it...
> 
> I'm leaning towards the A520's, but since I like to
> travel a lot with my 16v
> I am concerned with the tread life... hmmm...  more
> decisions!
> 
> Any other first-hand experiences would be great!
> 
> Thanks!!
> 
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