[DeTomaso] tires for 8s and 10s

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/18/07 4:14:25 AM, cengles at cox.net writes:

<< 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.  >>

I think S/T means light-truck tires, which seem to be built differently than 
high-performance car tires. The last set of S/T tires I bought for an SUV 
wound up being returned after 3 electronic balences before I even took delivery- 
the balance factor changed coninuously so the tire rep said he'd advise NOT 
running those particular skins on a Toyota Forerunner!
 And then there's the problem of getting wide tires with 26-1/2"-26-3/4" 
diameters so the speedo and odometer work right, without the expense of a 
conversion gearbox for the cable. On the other hand, giving in & buying 16 or 17" 
wheels and Z or W-rated tires to match, then gives an odd look to your stock 
diameter brakes, and adding big-rotor brakes as well can mean you'll be into 'the 
look' for $5000. Good luck- J DeRyke
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