[R129 SL] New Tires/ wheels

[am3bi at adelphia.net]

I have Michilin Pilot sports on 18" AMG's and can't say enough good things about them except the price is steep. I do a lot of tire shopping for my other sports cars and like the Pole Position as an alternative but have not bought any yet. They seem to be a good combination of price/performance. Current Porsche project got Toyo Proxes T1R (16") which seem to be an excellent value/performance package.
Bill Amata
---- Steve Hinrichs <stevenrhinrichs at cox.net> wrote: 

> HI!

> 

> I've got a '95 SL320 that the previous owner cared for well, except for the

> alloy wheels (lots of curb rash), which is annoying, to say the least (it

> was literally a little old lady!). Anyone have any experience with the "ASA"

> brand of aftermarket wheels (similar to OEM wheels, but slightly thicker @

> mounting hub)?

> 

> The existing tires are Michelin Pilot XGT P225/55 2R 16, which seem to be

> performing well, but will need replacement soon.  Most driving is highway,

> with a fair amount of mountain roads, and little foul weather exposure, and

> driving style is not extreme.  I would like to maintain wet/dry traction,

> cornering, minimal road noise, longevity (as much as possible for a high

> performance tire), and not sacrifice any significant gas mileage.  After

> review of potential tires @ TireRack.com, I am considering the "Bridgestone"

> 'Potenza' RE960AS Pole Position of the same size as present tires.  Any

> thoughts, comments, &/or suggestions?

> 

> Thanks!

> 

> Steve

> 

> 

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