Good tires for regular/ high speed driving?

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08-09-2004, 05:00 AM

Punisher

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Good tires for regular/ high speed driving?

Weather conditions arent too bad in NY for now, sunny or rainy days. I still have the stock yoko tires for the winter. I was wondering if anybody's using performance tires or such? brand and size please.

08-09-2004, 06:08 PM

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RE: Good tires for regular/ high speed driving?

Where in NY are you?

08-10-2004, 04:35 AM

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RE: Good tires for regular/ high speed driving?

the hilly streets of yonkers

08-10-2004, 11:25 AM

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RE: Good tires for regular/ high speed driving?

N 87 mph 140 km/h Temporary Spare Tires
P 93 mph 150 km/h
Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 mph 200 km/h
H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars
W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
Y 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars

V W or Y speed rating if you are planning on going fast.

as for brand and particular performance. www.TireRack.com

They have performance ratings of all their tires. Very handy.