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Mar 16, 2006, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BrewPuBeaver
235x40x18 and 245x40x18
cant run 17`s because of my up-graded brakes *soon*
the 245 RT615`s are 1.25 inches wider per tire compared to the 235 kuhmo all seasons
cant run 17`s because of my up-graded brakes *soon*
the 245 RT615`s are 1.25 inches wider per tire compared to the 235 kuhmo all seasons
i've been happy on my 245/45/17 615's- they feel a bit soft compared to the stock advans, but until i get some in the stock size, i'm inclined to think that most of the loss of sharpness is due to the extra sidewall on the larger 615's.
Mar 16, 2006, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Zee Freak
Tread wear of 200. I'd hardly call those R compounds. Hell the stock Advans on the Evos are 160s (I think the stock STI tyres are 140s). My Goodyear GSCSs that I ran on my T1 car were 20s.
Also, tire manufacturer's can advertise the tread wear as being lower than its actual rating for marketing reasons - for instance, because some people think that tread wear ratings equate to grip levels.
Mar 16, 2006, 11:39 AM
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So what must the end user rely on to gauge accurate tread life? Especially since there is no committee that oversees these issues officially. It'd be nice to have a sense of consistency in these ratings.
Originally Posted by Jack @ EvoStore
Sorry if someone already mentioned this, but you really can't compare treadwear ratings between tire brands. They are relatively subjective numbers that are relative to other tires within that brand's line up.
Also, tire manufacturer's can advertise the tread wear as being lower than its actual rating for marketing reasons - for instance, because some people think that tread wear ratings equate to grip levels.
Also, tire manufacturer's can advertise the tread wear as being lower than its actual rating for marketing reasons - for instance, because some people think that tread wear ratings equate to grip levels.
Mar 16, 2006, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffR116
So what must the end user rely on to gauge accurate tread life? Especially since there is no committee that oversees these issues officially. It'd be nice to have a sense of consistency in these ratings.
Mar 16, 2006, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jack @ EvoStore
Sorry if someone already mentioned this, but you really can't compare treadwear ratings between tire brands. They are relatively subjective numbers that are relative to other tires within that brand's line up.
Also, tire manufacturer's can advertise the tread wear as being lower than its actual rating for marketing reasons - for instance, because some people think that tread wear ratings equate to grip levels.
Also, tire manufacturer's can advertise the tread wear as being lower than its actual rating for marketing reasons - for instance, because some people think that tread wear ratings equate to grip levels.
Mar 16, 2006, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffR116
So what must the end user rely on to gauge accurate tread life? Especially since there is no committee that oversees these issues officially. It'd be nice to have a sense of consistency in these ratings.
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