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- From: Al Mark <amark@inst-sun1.jpl.nasa.gov>
- Subject: Re: Tires: BFGoodrich vs. Goodyear
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- In article <1993Jan04.204343.23137@eng.umd.edu> Josip Loncaric,
- josip@eng.umd.edu writes:
- >My 1991 Ford Taurus SHO needs new tires. The original equipment tires
- >are Goodyear Eagle GT+4 P215/60R16 rated 94V, treadwear 200, temperature
- A
- >and traction A. These tires are directional (give best performance when
- >rolling forward).
- >
- >The tire dealer suggests BFBoodrich Comp T/A tire, same size, V rated.
- >He claims comparable performance or even slightly better traction.
- >I have no clue. Does anyone have any ideas on this?
-
- In article <29242@oasys.dt.navy.mil> Bernard O'Dell,
- odell@oasys.dt.navy.mil writes:
- >As I recall, the Comp T/A has a treadwear rating of 340--
-
- You probably bought the SHO for performance reasons and when Ford
- designed this car they put the tires on it that would deliver this
- performance. Most car manufacturers usually don't give two hoots about
- the original equipment tires when they sell you a "plain jane"
- cruiser.....but the SHO is definitely not in that category.
-
- Don't fall into the trap of looking for tires with higher treadwear
- ratings. These ratings are determined by the tire manufacturer....there
- are no comparitive standards in the tire industry. Generally, the tire
- manufacturer is honest, however treadwear is related to
- "softness/hardness" of the tire.....i.e., the lower the rating the
- "softer" the rubber compund. The "softer" the tire, the more adhesion.
-
- If the dealer sells Goodrich, he's going to tell you that they're the
- better tire....likewise with the Goodyear dealer. Most of the car mags
- have articles re: tires. (Car & Driver, Road & Track, etc.). Based on
- having owned 44 cars in my life (most performance types), my gut advice
- would be to go with the Eagles if they've given you good performance.
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- AL MARK
- I brake for deer....NOW..
- Honk if you like earthquakes!
- ....My employer knows nothing about this....I know even less.....
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