[DeTomaso] NPC: Riken

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

If you're going to drive in snow the problem will not be that they are
Rikens, it'll be that they are 275 summer tires. A friend with an E55
Mercedes has summer tires similar to yours but uses 225 winter tires.
The fact that they are labeled all season doesn't necessarily make them
suitable for use in snow.
 
Tomas

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From: Dave Londry [davel at emspace.com]
Sent: 20/11/2012 11:15:46 PM
To: Pantera List
Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC: Riken

Hey kids.
I just bought a 545i with a newish set of Riken Z series tires on it.
The ratings are OK
Brand: RIKEN
Part #: 34089
Size: 275/35-18
Speed Rating: W
Type: Ultra High Performance Touring All Season
Load Index: 95
Load Range:
Sidewall: BSW
UTQG: 300AAA

but I've always thought of Riken as Michelin's excuse to make crap in 
Indonesia.
We have a wet winter with very occasional light snowfall.
Should I strip them off or am I being unnecessarily snotty?
Anybody have direct experience?

(When you replace the factory chip a 545i has 365 HP and quite a high 
top speed
as that also removes the factory 155 limiter.)
dave


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