RE: 99 R/T Tires

From: Bradley, Seth J (seth.j.bradley@intel.com)
Date: Thu Sep 17 1998 - 15:04:03 EDT


> Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 09:14:06 -0700
> From: "Mok, Alan (SPB Brentwood)" <AMok@spbank.com>
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: 99 R/T Tires
>
> For maximum road holding and predictable behavior at the limit (in terms
> of handling):
>
> 285s are too wide for a 9" rim.
>
>
> 275 is marginal. 255 is optimal.
>
> I think Yokohama make a truck version of their AVS tire in a 255/50-17
> size. That would be the closest.
>
>
> Alan
>
        When my RS-A's wear out I was planning on getting Pirelli Scorpion
Zeros.
        These come in a 255/50-17 and a 275/55-17. I'd much prefer the
275's,
        will they work or do I have to use the lower profile tire?

        Thanks,
        Seth



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