Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 20:06:38 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Tyres for 9000 2.0 LPT (UK)
Charles C. wrote: > Hi, > > I got a 97 9000 2.0lt LPT engine car. In the 50K miles I had the car it > has become clear it likes its tyres (and I like the fun pedal and even > more being hard on the brake pedal) so I am not complaining about the > mileage I get although more miles would be nicer :-) > > I use what the car had when I got it, Pirelli P6000 195x65x15. > On mildly wet roads (moist as opposed to having water from rain) the > front wheels are happy to spin on acceleration, lock on heavy(ish) > breaking and really happy on roundabouts and other 90 degree corners ... > so am I with the fun pedal. Other wise the tyres have been well behaved > (I think) in the dry and the wet. > > Has anyone had any experience with other tyres that may give better grip > on moist conditions, be quiet and good on fuel economy? > > Cheers > Charles > "mildly wet roads" could also refer to the roads just wet enough to float the oil film off the road. This can be worse than ice. After a heavy rain, this oil film is washed off the road. This might be why your tyres have better traction with rain on the road.