<x-html><!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" http-equiv=Content-Type> <META content="MSHTML 5.00.2722.2800" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT size=2>For those looking for tires in the DC area. I believe that Radial Tire Co. in Silver Spring has the now discontinued Yoko A008G in 205/55-14 for like 50 a piece. Just wanted to let those who may use those know of a deal. And that is mounted and balanced as well as free rotation and flat repair for the life of the tire.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>-Scott</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>'92 GTI 16V</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML> </x-html>From ???@??? Fri Jan 28 16:36:45 2000 Received: from relay1.bu.edu (RELAY1.BU.EDU [128.197.153.99]) by acs-mail.bu.edu ((8.9.3.buoit.v1.0.ACS)/BU_Server-1.3) with ESMTP id LAA87556 for <[email protected]>; Fri, 28 Jan 2000 11:58:53 -0500 Received: from smtp.netsville.com (jupiter.netsville.com [216.42.80.24]) by relay1.bu.edu ((8.9.3.buoit.v1.0)/8.8.5/(BU-RELAY-11/18/99-b2)) with ESMTP id LAA15704 for <[email protected]>; Fri, 28 Jan 2000 11:58:54 -0500 (EST) Received: (from majordom@localhost) by smtp.netsville.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) id LAA26640 for a2_16v-outgoing; Fri, 28 Jan 2000 11:37:42 -0500 (EST) Delivered-To: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> X-Originating-IP: [209.122.172.254] From: "Scott Schumacher" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Wheels (Was: (no subject)) Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 11:37:38 EST Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Sender: [email protected] Precedence: bulk X-UIDL: 97e65f58580dff73beb11217ca67f614 Status: O X-Status:
I totally disagree with your statement. Just cause you spend a lot on wheels and they are a top notch brand (ie. BBS, Borbet, OZ, etc.) doesn't mean that they aren't going to bend. The fact is that the high class wheels that we all love aren't made for our shitty american roads. I have had 2 different sets of BBS wheels (the stock wheels that came on the '92 GTI and a set of Bugatti's) and guess what. I have bent at least one wheel on both sets. And those are just 15". If I had bigger wheels, like 16" or 17", I would always have bent wheels. Our roads just aren't made to the quality that these wheels are meant to be driven on. I also feel that the tire plays a factor in bending wheels as well, being it is the only thing that cushions your expensive investment. Anyway, thats my opinion. -Scott '92 GTI 16V >From: "alpacino" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: (no subject) >Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 03:35:34 -0800 > >bent rims come with poor quality....get a 17" bbs and i promise you have >less unsprung weight than a stock g60 wheel for instance and some other >15's >.....bbs are light and strong ...you can have both if youre willing to pay >for the workmanship. ive seen alot of vw stock wheels 15" bend easy..just >depends >-----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >Date: Thursday, January 27, 2000 4:26 PM >Subject: Re: (no subject) > > > >In a message dated 1/27/2000 7:14:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, > >[email protected] writes: > > > ><< 15s or 16's. It's really hard to find a proper sized 205 tire smaller > > than 15. And, most people would agree with me here: 17's are too big > > and heavy (for an A2) unless you're putting out a LOT of power. IMHO > > 15" wheels with 205/50 (or 195/50) are the best idea. If you really > > want the 'big wheel' look and don't mind spending more money, > > consider 16", but realize the drawbacks (extra cost, unsprung weight, > > rotational mass, and rolling radius). 17" wheels exacerbate these > > problems and are just for show unless you have a modded VR6 or turbo > > 16V under the hood to spin them! >> > >id agree with that sentiment, a 17 is a BIG wheel to fit under an A2, id > >stick with 16s if your going for the low-pro look, 15s if you want better > >performance with decent looks too, 17"+ wheels are very popular, but >whats > >popularity if your spending 200 dollars a month to replace bent >rims...but > >thats just my opinion > >-Mike > >_____________ > >List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com > >To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] >with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message > >See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com > >Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org > > > >_____________ >List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com >To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] >with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message >See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com >Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
