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Viggen Tires Q - I know, again...
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Posted by Bill vinv V A [Email] (more from Bill vinv V A) on Sun, 1 Apr 2007 14:53:54 Share Post by Email
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Need to get new tires ASAP (nonfixable flat). Just spend 2 days reviewing postings here and at Tire Rack. Trying to decide whether to go with A/S or summer tires. Here in VA, snow is not a major issue (take the 4X4 truck), but cold is (for maybe 60 days poer year) and my current summer tires spin with sub-40 temps.

At Tire Rack, I see great reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position (A/S) in both 215/45-17 and 225/45-17. Am considering the these in the 225 to gain a bit of clearance for the spoiler. From this site I do not forsee any rubbing issues with 225s on stock Viggen rims.

Other candidates are BFG g-Force Sports (summer), Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (summer), and Kumho ECSTA ASX (A/S). Prices range from $86-149.

In the comparisons, the Bridgestones trounce the others in rain, quiet, and cold. and user satisfaction. All are at least 91W load rated (BFGs ?)

I have seen some good comments here on the Kumhos, but most centered on pricepoint. Pole Positions also had good press here and great reviews on TR.

My other considerations are noise, minimize Viggen torque effects and tramlining, hydroplane resistance, and how they age (noise and harshness).

Any input especially on the Bridgestones (leader at this point) would be appreciated.




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