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I replaced the ContiPro's on my '91 300D
l virtually disappear (except
> from the vintage tire sellers) as 16" becomes the new standard.
>
> LarryT
> 91 300D
>
> -Original Message- From: Max Dillon
> Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 6:34 PM
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l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
I put Goodyear Eagles (195-65-15s) on the 91 300D shortly after we
bought it and was very disappointed with their performance - poor wet,
poor dry and rapid wear. The Kuhmo Extsa's on it now seem the
opposite! I guess the car is very important when it comes to tir
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
I put Goodyear Eagles (195-65-15s) on the 91 300D shortly after we bought it
and
was very disappointed with their performance - poor wet, poor dry and rapid
wear. The Kuhm
e had exactly the
opposite results --
Go figger -
LarryT
91 300D
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From: Mitch Haley
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 8:13 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Max Dillon wrote:
So does anyone on this list run 205/60R15
pear (except
> from the vintage tire sellers) as 16" becomes the new standard.
>
> LarryT
> 91 300D
>
> -Original Message- From: Max Dillon
> Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 6:34 PM
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> Subject: [MBZ] Tire de
ent: Friday, December 10, 2010 6:34 PM
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Subject: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Worn suspension on my '87 wagon has killed the Continental ContiProContact
tires after about 40k miles. I'm in the process of rebuilding rear
suspension and
they are just your standard sort of amg knockoff wheels and bolt up just
fine
On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 9:45 AM, Alex Chamberlain
wrote:
> On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 11:58 PM, Gary Hurst
> wrote:
>
> > i run 18s on my 124. like 245/40/18 or something around there
> >
> >
> Really? How'd you manage
On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 11:58 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
> i run 18s on my 124. like 245/40/18 or something around there
>
>
Really? How'd you manage it without them rubbing? I scored a set of 500E
rims and good tires for practically nothing that I'd like to put on my 300E,
but I don't see how a ti
Craig wrote:
U ... yes. It was a lot easier than writing a spreadsheet. In
addition, the miata.net site lists revolutions per mile, which is
not directly calculable from the tire dimensions (or at least should
not be).
Revs per mile is very handy in adjusting cars with OBD programmable
sp
> > fmiser wrote:
> >
> > I built a spreadsheet quite a while ago. It makes it easy to
> > compare a bunch of different sizes.
> >
> > You didn't think I did the math _manually_ did you??
> > *chuckle*
> Craig wrote:
>
> U ... yes. It was a lot easier than writing a spreadsheet.
Well, I had
i run 18s on my 124. like 245/40/18 or something around there
On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 8:53 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
>
> For $194 plus shipping/mounting, I'd be all over these if I needed tires
> and didn't see a lot of snow.
>
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireMod
On Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:24:00 -0600 Fmiser wrote:
> > No need to do the math, just go to
> > http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
>
> I built a spreadsheet quite a while ago. It makes it easy to
> compare a bunch of different sizes.
>
> You didn't think I did the math _manually_ did you??
I do it manually.
I even do the speedometer gear adjustment calculations based on final drive
gearing manually, and they're a good spot harder to deal with! :)
Walt, who is enjoying some NY extra-sharp, lightly toasted on split top
wheat.
On Dec 12, 2010 1:27 AM, "Fmiser" wrote:
> Craig wrote:
> On Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:37:26 -0800 Alex Chamberlain
> wrote:
>
> > Mileage is impacted primarily by the overall diameter of the
> > wheel-and-tire combination. Do the math on the two sizes:
> >
> > 205 mm * 60% = 123 mm sidewall height
> > 195 mm * 65% = 126.75 mm sidewall h
On Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:46:28 -0700 Craig wrote:
> Unfortunately you can copy from the page and paste,
^^^
It should say, "cannot ..."
Craig
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On Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:37:26 -0800 Alex Chamberlain
wrote:
> Mileage is impacted primarily by the overall diameter of the
> wheel-and-tire combination. Do the math on the two sizes:
>
> 205 mm * 60% = 123 mm sidewall height
> 195 mm * 65% = 126.75 mm sidewall height
> 205 mm * 60% * 2 + 381
Be careful: some of those Michelin specials have REALLY narrow purchase
windows, with things like "must be purchased from warehouse stock on hand" etc.
D.
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> Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 2:52 PM
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
>
> Max Dillon wrote:
>> OK, looks like I've got to decide between these two 195/65R15 91H tires:
>>
>> Bridgesto
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Where do you see those for $194, I see them at $264 on tirerack
On 12/11/2010 1:33 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
> OK, looks like I've got to decide between these two 195/65R15 91H tires:
>
> Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($1
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Where do you see those for $194, I see them at $264 on tirerack
There's a rebate on a set of four, in the form of a $70 Amex gift card.
Mitch.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Max Dillon wrote:
OK, looks like I've got to decide between these two 195/65R15 91H tires:
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($194 for 4 tires - special
price
for December)
-or-
General Altimax
Where do you see those for $194, I see them at $264 on tirerack
On 12/11/2010 1:33 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
OK, looks like I've got to decide between these two 195/65R15 91H tires:
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($194 for 4 tires - special price
for December)
-or-
General Altimax HP ($2
If you live where it snows, buy blizzaks unless you want to spend
$100+ each for scando-Noko tires.
Max Dillon wrote:
OK, looks like I've got to decide between these two 195/65R15 91H tires:
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($194 for 4 tires - special price
for December)
-or-
General
On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 6:13 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I put 205s I got for the 126 on the front of the 300TD. THey did not rub,
> but they don't handl right and they don't look right. They won't help
> anything (except your wallet if you already own 205s) I do not recommend
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Max Dillon wrote:
> OK, looks like I've got to decide between these two 195/65R15 91H tires:
>
> Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($194 for 4 tires - special
price
> for December)
> -or-
&g
> Max Dillon wrote:
> So does anyone on this list run 205/60R15 tires on a 124? I'd
> like to stay with the factory rating, but I'm considering
> whatever trade-off may be required if I can save $100 or so.
>
> I suspect the trade-off will be in fuel consumption (worse),
> speedometer accuracy,
Max Dillon wrote:
OK, looks like I've got to decide between these two 195/65R15 91H tires:
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($194 for 4 tires - special price
for December)
-or-
General Altimax HP ($264 for 4 tires).
Methinks I'll go with the Bridgestone...
I live where it snows, and
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
I put 205s I got for the 126 on the front of the 300TD. THey did not
rub
.
-Max
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Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 11:59 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
These 195 tires are getting
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
Max Dillon wrote:
> There is a General Altimax HP tire in 195/65R15 91H for only $66 per tire,
> but no test results to see objective data about how it stacks up...
I have those on an Olds Achieva. Rated at 51psi, I keep th
potenza
Can you tell me the exact model/size?
-Max
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205
Max Dillon wrote:
There is a General Altimax HP tire in 195/65R15 91H for only $66 per tire,
but no test results to see objective data about how it stacks up...
I have those on an Olds Achieva. Rated at 51psi, I keep them at least 40psi.
Hmm, that gives me an idea. I blew them up to 51 last mon
Max Dillon wrote:
So does anyone on this list run 205/60R15 tires on a 124? I'd like to stay
with the factory rating, but I'm considering whatever trade-off may be
required if I can save $100 or so.
My 2.3-16v came with proper size worn out Goodyears (205/55vr15 on aftermarket
rims.) Those Ea
;d like to know more about the handling part.
-Max
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205
John Reames wrote:
Potenzas are okay as long as you don't corner... Or drive when it's wet. Or
damp. Or snow/ice.
There are a LOT of tires bearing the Potenza name. Usually (but not always) the
Pole Position versions are well thought of. This one has very good survey
results (averaage score
Loren,
Can you tell me the exact model/size?
-Max
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or
, 2010 9:43 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
> Mitch Haley wrote:
>
> For $194 plus shipping/mounting, I'd be all over these if I
> needed tires and didn't see a lot of snow.
>
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires
These 195 tires are getting to be a problem to find if my experience is
any indication. And MBs seem to require a particular load rating due to
the general heavy nature and handling requirements, which are even more
difficult to find in a 195 (if you follow the rules) for these older
cars. 20
I have similar BS Potenza tires on my 300D 124. They seem to grip
well, but don't look like they will set records for long mileage, but
I prefer grip over uber high mile tires the slip when wet and are
worthless on snow and ice. I think they are a good all round choice
for safety.
For $194
> Mitch Haley wrote:
>
> For $194 plus shipping/mounting, I'd be all over these if I
> needed tires and didn't see a lot of snow.
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE960AS+Pole+Position&partnum=965HR5RE960PP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&tab=S
Potenzas are okay as long as you don't corner... Or drive when it's wet. Or
damp. Or snow/ice.
Had 'em. The rear end would break loose in the bat of an eye.
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On Dec 10, 2010, at 20:53, Mitch Haley wrote:
>
> For $1
I cannot stand the CPC's. They seem very tenderfooted on a W210; if you so much
as just miss a pothole, they will slip a belt.
Michelin primacy mxv4+ (V rated) work well.
Iirc there was advice against oversizing the front tires due to excess wear on
the steering gear
--
John W Reames
jwre
For $194 plus shipping/mounting, I'd be all over these if I needed tires and
didn't see a lot of snow.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE960AS+Pole+Position&partnum=965HR5RE960PP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&tab=Survey
Worn suspension on my '87 wagon has killed the Continental ContiProContact
tires after about 40k miles. I'm in the process of rebuilding rear
suspension and installing new front struts, and I need to decide which
replacement tires to get. Unfortunately Tire Rack had the latest version of
the Cont
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