[DeTomaso] Modern 15" Tire Options

[Mike Drew]

Julian,

You are forgetting that LS has a GT5-S. so in his case, yes. 

Ain't nuthin' wrong with a good set of Campagnolo wheels at 160 mph either....

Mike 

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On Aug 5, 2013, at 12:04, Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com> wrote:

> These area all tires available in correct width 15" diameter?
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> Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 11:09:51 -0700
> From: lashdeep at yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Modern 15" Tire Options
> To: julian_kift at hotmail.com; jjdetrich at gmail.com
> CC: thedrol at pobox.com; detomaso at poca.com
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> Pirelli P Zero or Yoko AVSi
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> The Hoosier R6 and Toyo RA1/R888 also work very well.
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> I'm not questioning anyone's intentions with their own car. Everyone should enjoy it in whatever manner they see fit.
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> However, I wouldn't consider an S rated tire for any spirited driving. One can hit 120mph in such a short amount of space.
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> What about a chance encounter with a Countach or Bora on the open road? 
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> Option A - "I'd love to engage and use my 500bhp engine but my tires might fly apart at 112mph"?
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> Option B - Floor it 
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> Regardless of whether you have any intention of driving at higher speeds, everything (cornering/braking/traction) is better with a high performance tire installed.
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> From: Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
> To: LS <lashdeep at yahoo.com>; Jeff Detrich <jjdetrich at gmail.com> 
> Cc: "thedrol at pobox.com" <thedrol at pobox.com>; De Tomaso List <detomaso at poca.com> 
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> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Modern 15" Tire Options
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> Pray tell what street legal 15" tire you are running at 160 mph? Personally I wouldn't be doing 160 on a 15" stock Campy under any circumstances.
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> Someone previously questioned the street legality and longevity of the Hoosier, Michelin TB options presented, an S rated (112 mph) tire may be enough for some folks who street drive their Pantera within national speed limits.
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> Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 10:30:02 -0700
> From: lashdeep at yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Modern 15" Tire Options
> To: jjdetrich at gmail.com; julian_kift at hotmail.com
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> S rated tire on a car that can do over 160 with ease?
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