Re: falcon azenis & tire q's

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:43:40 -0700 (PDT) Anthony Pelletier
<vwnuts@yahoo.com> writes:
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I am thinking of putting new tires on my 16v Scirocco
> and putting it back on the road for a while.  I am
> looking to put the tires on 14" rims.  I looked at the
> cheap ass options and I came across the falcon Azenis.
>  Its supposed to be a really high performance tire. 
> Discount tire dirct has them for $44 ea in 195-60-14
> (the only 14" size offered).  How bad is it to run
> this tire size on my 16v.  Its .47" (2%)larger overall
> diameter.  Anyone have any advice or opinions either
> way.  I also looked at the dunlop sport a2 ($53ea)this
> would get me all season capability). 
> 
> opinions? 
> Tony 

It will handle like you're low on air...

185 60 14, or 195 55 14 are the way to go.

Peter - http://thescirocco.com - Discount Techtonics, Autotech-Quaife
USA, Ronal, Motorworks, Magnecor & Peloquin Dealer -  Bear, DE 19701     
             
'79 Scirocco 16V 25 049, 195 50 15 
'83 GTI 37 505, 185 60 14
'84.5 Scirocco 42 133, 185 60 14
'84 GTI 63 348, 185 60 14
SciRollers: 
'79 70 900, 195 50 15/175 70 13
'84 Black, 185 60 14
'88 Red, 185 60 14
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