New Tires

[Live_the_Curves]

Traction T/A they are the best in dry and wet condition. However they don't tend to handle snow that well, you need some driving technics.

[Aloyouis]

Originally posted by Live_the_Curves@Feb 22 2005, 05:20 PM
Traction T/A they are the best in dry and wet condition. However they don't tend to handle snow that well, you need some driving technics.

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More snow in Michigan again today. Will winter never end?

I agree the above. I find the tires let me drive the car. The stick well but when they cut loose in the snow it is consistent. You can tell when and how. Just plain like 'em but I have made that point enough I guess.

Michelins for me have not worked out well on any car I have owned. Bad luck for me.

JIM

[clarkinc]

1) Hey guys there is a misconception that when a company buys another that all products are essentially made by the parent company. This is Michelin and BF Goodrich purchase their polymers from two entirely different companies. In other words these guys only manage figures, marketing, and strategy. Think about it you will never find a Dodge Neon on a Mercedes-Benz assembly line even though benz essentially controls Dodge.

2) The rubber for those tires have alot to do with the rating, each manufacturer has its own rating scheme because softer rubber has a tendency to heat up more at higher speeds (thats why Z rated tires are horrible in snow not the tread). So go up or down a notch to find whats good for you. Good year might make an excellent Z but a terrible V for example...

I have always run Dunlop Z's and never had a complaint.

[peterkulesza]

Originally posted by clarkinc@Feb 24 2005, 05:42 PM
1) Hey guys there is a misconception that when a company buys another that all products are essentially made by the parent company. This is Michelin and BF Goodrich purchase their polymers from two entirely different companies. In other words these guys only manage figures, marketing, and strategy. Think about it you will never find a Dodge Neon on a Mercedes-Benz assembly line even though benz essentially controls Dodge.

2) The rubber for those tires have alot to do with the rating, each manufacturer has its own rating scheme because softer rubber has a tendency to heat up more at higher speeds (thats why Z rated tires are horrible in snow not the tread). So go up or down a notch to find whats good for you. Good year might make an excellent Z but a terrible V for example...

I have always run Dunlop Z's and never had a complaint.

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[Furious]

moving to product review forum

[Aloyouis]

Originally posted by Furious@Feb 24 2005, 09:56 PM
moving to product review forum

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What does "furious" mean by moving.......

[jshearer]

That this thread is now in the "product review" forum. Since you are telling everyone how good the tires are it is kinda a review of the tires.


By the way anyone hear anything about the new Fuzion tires, offshoot of Bridgestone?