--- Greg Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My requirements are as follows: somewhat sticky
> compound for dragging, good dry weather performance, good wet weather
> performace, grip in the snow, don't make a lot of noise, and will last for a
> good amount of time.
Well... There are quite a few choices out there. The ones that come to my mind
are the Kumho Ecsta 712, Bridgestone RE730, Yokohama AVSi, Dunlop SP8000/SP9000
and W10's, Toyo Proxes T1-S. Those are a few of the tires you'll find in the
sizes you're looking for. I currently run the discontinued Bridgestone RE71
(205/50-15). Great performance tire. Stiff sidewalls, and predictable grip.
Treadwear is a bit low (rating of 140) however I've driven about 10k miles on
them (since June 2000) with the proper tire rotation interval and they have
shown very little wear. I've heard good things about the Kumho's (very
inexpensive) and the RE730's (supposedly the RE71's replacement.) The Tire
Rack would be a good place to check out some of these tires (www.tirerack.com).
> Last but not least...I currently have 195/55/15s, can
> I fit 205/50/15s on my stock wheels?
Yes, definitely. I have Kumho Victoracer V700 R-compound tires on my stock
wheels and they are 205/50-15. (I'm under the assumption that you have the
stock 15" 200SX SE-R wheels.)
=====
Rollcaged Monkey
Self-proclaimed AssClown
1998 200SX "Si-R"
Lots 'o stickers = SUPERFAST!
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