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RE: tire size question.



The point I was making is that the 205 tire is going to weigh more than the
195 width tire. Unsprung weight is the big enemy to performance and comfort.
Now, regarding the Bridgestone tires, what have you read in the papers? All
I know is that these S-03s are amazingly grippy, turn in like a mofo, and
are reasonably quiet/compliant.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Patrick Bureau
> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 10:05 PM
> To: _scirocco List
> Subject: RE: tire size question.
>
>
> What des the weight of the wheel itself have anything with the
> tire size you
> are putting on the car ?
> and I doubt the ATS CUPS are heavier than the 16 year old Magnesium
> Tarantula's I have (those make great anhcors for boats..)
>
> Bridgestones.. Yeah.. Not in my lifetime. (ever read the newspapers?)
> Dunlops I will think about those (they have been reccommended before but I
> always veered to the Pirelli's and Michelin's Instead. (somethign
> about 85K
> guarantee on tires that attract me.)
>
> Patrick
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Scott F. Williams
> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 9:40 PM
> To: Patrick Bureau; _scirocco List
> Subject: RE: tire size question.
>
>
> > Now my question after messing with 4 different web pages that
> help figure
> > out the ration of tires for the roccos I have narrowed down to 2 sizes;
> > 195-50R15 and 205-50R15.
>
> To maintain proper rolling diameter, you should stick with the 195/50/15
> tire. Also you should keep the unsprung weight in mind, too. The ATS Cup
> wheels ain't light.
>
> > I have investigated a few corp named tires (Toyo,
> > Michelin, and so on) and I have a "fair " idea what I am looking
> > for (85-89 load, H-V rated, wear 220-320), good on rain and dry.
>
> So, you want maximum performance tires? I *highly* recommend the
> Bridgestone
> S-03. A second choice would be the Dunlop SP9000 or SP8000. The 9000 is
> slightly quieter and offers better wet traction.
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> Scott F. Williams
> NJ Scirocco nut
> Golf GTI 16v rallycar
> Mazda 323 GTX turbo assault vehicle
> ClubVAC: "Roads found. Drivers wanted."
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