Re: [DML] Yokohama Tires (was dealers)

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

We consider the ASV far superior to any other tire and actually don't
recommend any other brand. Mark is 100% correct about matching all four
tires for maximum performance.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Noeltner <mark@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <dmc1219@xxxx>
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2000 8:34 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] Yokohama Tires (was dealers)


> The Yokohama AVS Intermediate is the one you want. That model has both the
> 195/60-14 and the 235/60-15 needed for the DeLorean.
>
> Very few tires from any manufacturer have both the front and rear DeLorean
> sizes available. You want to stay with a matched set of 4 for best
> handling. Having different levels of grip on the front and back can cause
> problems when driving in bad weather, or at the limit on dry pavement. If
> you don't drive near the limit, or in bad weather, then it won't matter
much.
>
> I can't really comment on the 2nd best, as I haven't tested anything other
> than the Yokohama on my DeLorean. Other tires that I really like aren't
> available in the sizes needed.
>
> Mark N
> VIN 6820
>
>
> At 04:09 PM 7/9/00 -0400, you wrote:
> >I have suddenly entered the market for new rear tires (tread separation
> >on one).
> >
> >Which variety of Yokohama ? What's second best?
> >
> >Richard