[DML] Re: Tire Replacement

["Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm not really arguing, but it's difficult to compare a worn set of 
one tire with a new set of another. Also - the Yokos are a pretty 
stiff, lots-of-tread-on-the-ground tire which is good for nice dry 
pavement but not so good on wet or "greasy" pavement. I can 
understand why the Coopers would seem better in those conditions. 

I would probably go with the Coopers or something similar on a daily-
driver car. Especially at the price.

The last set of Michelin Pilot Sports I bought (not for the DMC) were 
$225 each (245-ZR40). Ouch. . . . never again.  

Dave 

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxx> 
wrote:
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> <SNIP>
> > I've driven a couple of DeLoreans on no-name tires (Cooper, , low-
> > line Goodyear etc) and honestly think they ride nicer in everyday 
> > driving than my Yokos. But you will give up some handling 
> capability 
> > (more understeer). 
> > 
> > Dave S
> 
> I have a set of Cooper Cobra GT's on my D. And I can tell you that 
> they have improved the handling of my car, in comparison to the 
Yoko 
> AVS Intermediates. My braking distance is not only shorter, but is 
> more controlled with no side to side motion. And they handle VERY 
> well in both rain, mud, and the bit of snow I've encountered on the 
> street, & in the mountains. All this with a shot, 20 year-old 
> suspension.








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