[DeTomaso] tires for 8s and 10s

[Charles Engles]

Dear Mike and Ed (?),

           I have done a variation of that mismatched tire experiment with 
those same sized wheels and using H rated from 225-50-15s and 295-50-15s 
rated S/T.   It driven by the same difficulty finding proper 15 inch tires 
to fit the rear.   The experiment was frightening.  The car was tolerably 
stable in a straight line, but any cornering loads above 40 mph produced the 
distinct sensation of---rear instability.   It required rear tire pressures 
of 48 psi to stiffen up the tire to a minimal level of use.    I hope that Z 
& H rated Toyos are better matched than my pair, but I would advise caution.


                    Warmest regards, Chuck Engles


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
To: <edlebby at yahoo.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 2:32 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] tires for 8s and 10s


>
> In a message dated 5/16/07 14 32 39, edlebby at yahoo.com writes:
>
>
>> I know I have asked for tire recommendations before, but for 8s in front
>> and back - could folks say what they are running with 8x15 front and 
>> 10x15
>> rears? - as always, many thanks -
>>
>
>>>>If I didn't already have a house filled with tires, I'd be buying 
>>>>Z-rated
> Toyos for the front, 225/50-15, and H-rated Toyos for the rear, 295/50-15
> (truck tire).
>
> Mike
>
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