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Tire Selection...again 200 1981

posted by  don hodgdon on  Fri Jan 23 09:58 CST 2004
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What to do, what to do....

Got a set of Virgos fresh out of the refinishers (powder coated) that need a new set of boots. I'm a long time fan of BFG tires but they no longer make the tires I have used in the past on my bricks (Touring TAs). The replacement is the new BFG Traction TA which I know nothing about. I've read good things about the Yokohama AVS ES100 and the Kuhmo Ecsta Supras but don't know anyone with personal experience.

Any tips?

Also, about sizes...the stock tire for the 240t is a 195/65/15. I've read a bit here and there about going to a 205/55/15. Any advantages/dis-advantages? The car is an '81 turbo, stock suspension in very good condition, with strut to firewall braces. I don't want to race it, just improve the handling as much as reasonably possible without destroying the ride. Rain traction is not a concern, I live in Southern California and have a very nice 740t with Potenza RE930s for the four of five days of rain we get a year ;-)

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don hodgdon '89 744ti, '81 242t, '71 D-35






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