Thanks Paul for the info.
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From: "Paul Sayegh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "V-MAX TECH LIST" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: Lets do the tire thing...
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>
> david brilliandt wrote:
>
> > Kelly, do you have any practical experience whether the Z3's softer
compound
> > is noticeably "stickier", and if so is it at a great cost in terms of
wear,
> > as compared to the Z4? I was thinking of going to a Z3 rear next time,
> > instead of the Z4 I have currently.
>
> The Z-4 last's much longer than the Z-3, and in my opinion not noticeably
less
> sticky because you can't push a Max to the full use of either tire's
ability in
> my opinion. I torched off a Z-3 in 2500 Miles
>
> > Also were the Z3's sidewall coated with
> > that unbelievably slick stuff that was all over my Z4's...VERY
hazardous,
> > had to scruff the heck out of them and still on it.
>
> Hmmm never noticed it on my tires but I use a hot high pressure washer
for
> that problem when i see a "glaze"
>
> Also I have the Z-4's on my VFR as well and love them. I didn't like the
> Michelin Macadam's. They felt squirrley to me and cupped bad on the
front.
>
> I would suggest a Z-3 in the front and a Z-4 in the rear.
> Paul Sayegh
> V-Max Technical List Administrator
> VMOA Northwest Director
> V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm
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