Treadwear explanation??? (more)
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Treadwear explanation??? (more)
Ok, what's treadwear all about? I know that it is an index number used to help people compare tire life expectancy. Am I simplifying here?
How does an 040 with a treadwear of 140 and traction of A compare handling-wise to a 730 with a treadwear of 300 and traction of AA?
Does the stickiness really count for anything anymore? (That's what I used to think...that treadwear told you what to expect regarding stickiness).
Help?!
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How does an 040 with a treadwear of 140 and traction of A compare handling-wise to a 730 with a treadwear of 300 and traction of AA?
Does the stickiness really count for anything anymore? (That's what I used to think...that treadwear told you what to expect regarding stickiness).
Help?!
Bill<p>225TTQR Red/Black/Black, Audio, Performance Package, Xenons!
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Thanks.
Now, if only I could buy the tires online, put them in my TTR and drive to a shop to get them put on. The TTR is too small! Someone will have to follow me in my Volvo for that service call! :-) Irony?
Bill<p>225TTQR Red/Black/Black, Audio, Performance Package, Xenons!
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Like I said yesterday, see Tirerack.com...
Here's a quote:
"Treadwear
Treadwear receives a comparative rating based on wear rate of the the tire in field testing following a government specified course. For example, a tire grade of 150 wears 1.5 times longer than a tire graded 100. Actual performance of the tire can vary significantly depending on conditions, driving habits, care, road characteristics, and climate."
Link provided below. Now you have no excuse.
<p>Ivan
<i>Jacksonville, Florida<i>
<img SRC="http://www.geocities.com/y2ktturbo/tinytt.jpg" BORDER=0>
"Zorro" 2000MY, 180hp, Fronttrak, Silver/Ebony, MKII suspension, spoilTT,
K&N, Garmin EMap GPS, Colgan "mask", Audi roof rack, Cobra R/D<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/utqg.htm">Standard tire markings...</a></li></ul>
"Treadwear
Treadwear receives a comparative rating based on wear rate of the the tire in field testing following a government specified course. For example, a tire grade of 150 wears 1.5 times longer than a tire graded 100. Actual performance of the tire can vary significantly depending on conditions, driving habits, care, road characteristics, and climate."
Link provided below. Now you have no excuse.
<p>Ivan<i>Jacksonville, Florida<i>
<img SRC="http://www.geocities.com/y2ktturbo/tinytt.jpg" BORDER=0>
"Zorro" 2000MY, 180hp, Fronttrak, Silver/Ebony, MKII suspension, spoilTT,
K&N, Garmin EMap GPS, Colgan "mask", Audi roof rack, Cobra R/D<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/utqg.htm">Standard tire markings...</a></li></ul>
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I had my tires sent to my Audi dealer from TireRack, they installed and balanced...
since they have a known good tire mounting system that does not scratch my wheels, and if they did, guess who gets to pay for a new one: the parts source!
The one time I had a patch put on my crappy 040's the tire shop gouged my wheel.
Many shops will accept direct orders from TireRack and charge you for the mount and balance.<p>Ivan
<i>Jacksonville, Florida<i>
<img SRC="http://www.geocities.com/y2ktturbo/tinytt.jpg" BORDER=0>
"Zorro" 2000MY, 180hp, Fronttrak, Silver/Ebony, MKII suspension, spoilTT,
K&N, Garmin EMap GPS, Colgan "mask", Audi roof rack, Cobra R/D
The one time I had a patch put on my crappy 040's the tire shop gouged my wheel.
Many shops will accept direct orders from TireRack and charge you for the mount and balance.<p>Ivan
<i>Jacksonville, Florida<i>
<img SRC="http://www.geocities.com/y2ktturbo/tinytt.jpg" BORDER=0>
"Zorro" 2000MY, 180hp, Fronttrak, Silver/Ebony, MKII suspension, spoilTT,
K&N, Garmin EMap GPS, Colgan "mask", Audi roof rack, Cobra R/D
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Another reason I bought the 730's: (link inside)
<p>Ivan
<i>Jacksonville, Florida<i>
<img SRC="http://www.geocities.com/y2ktturbo/tinytt.jpg" BORDER=0>
"Zorro" 2000MY, 180hp, Fronttrak, Silver/Ebony, MKII suspension, spoilTT,
K&N, Garmin EMap GPS, Colgan "mask", Audi roof rack, Cobra R/D<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/bs_re730_rd.html">Tire comparo</a></li></ul>
<i>Jacksonville, Florida<i>
<img SRC="http://www.geocities.com/y2ktturbo/tinytt.jpg" BORDER=0>
"Zorro" 2000MY, 180hp, Fronttrak, Silver/Ebony, MKII suspension, spoilTT,
K&N, Garmin EMap GPS, Colgan "mask", Audi roof rack, Cobra R/D<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/bs_re730_rd.html">Tire comparo</a></li></ul>