[DeTomaso] Modern 15" Tire Options

[Julian Kift]

Mike, 

 

Thanks for clarification, I can't forget things I didn't know :>) but it all makes more sense now.

 

Julian
 

> CC: lashdeep at yahoo.com; jjdetrich at gmail.com; detomaso at poca.com; thedrol at pobox.com
> From: MikeLDrew at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Modern 15" Tire Options
> Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 12:25:29 -0700
> To: julian_kift at hotmail.com
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> Julian,
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> You are forgetting that LS has a GT5-S. so in his case, yes. 
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> Ain't nuthin' wrong with a good set of Campagnolo wheels at 160 mph either....
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> Mike 
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> On Aug 5, 2013, at 12:04, Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> > 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
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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> 
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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
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> > S rated tire on a car that can do over 160 with ease?
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