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contrarian view
Posted by jeff in MD (more from jeff in MD) on Mon, 1 Aug 2005 08:27:56
In Reply to: I have an opinion about cheap tires (&rant), Dean, Sat, 30 Jul 2005 23:04:09
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Not sure what qualifies as a "cheap" tire to Dean, so my remarks aren't necessarily in direct response to his.
The idea that you must spend top dollar on ultra high performance summer tires, then switch to special rims & snow tires for the winter, or be guilty of "puting their families at risk but also others they may encounter on the road" is crazy. If that logic prevails, we're all guilty by virtue of driving Saabs, which have less than optimal handling, braking, & response characteristics.
When my '03 Aero's P-Zero Rossos wore down at 26k, I replaced them with Kuhmo Ecsta ASX all-season tires, to the tune of $150 in savings or so over the purchase price of replacement Rosso. That savings will be more assuming I get a better treadlife out of them, and because they permit me to actually drive in the snow, eliminating the need for snow tires. And I can certainly drive around in the car with a clear concience.
jeff
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Posts in this Thread:
- Best type of Tire, ChrisW, Sat, 30 Jul 2005 15:10:09
- Re: Best type of Tire, dtech, Sun, 31 Jul 2005 11:03:49
- I have an opinion about cheap tires (&rant), Dean, Sat, 30 Jul 2005 23:04:09
- contrarian view, jeff in MD, Mon, 1 Aug 2005 08:27:56 <-- Viewing This Message
- Great Rant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Ian Glenday , Sun, 31 Jul 2005 17:15:59
- We experienced it first hand in Atlanta..., Indiana Saab, Sun, 31 Jul 2005 10:20:28
- Seconding your opinion, Louis, Sun, 31 Jul 2005 09:45:38
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