Popsracr@aol.com writes:
> Hi fellow netters,
>
> Looking for Mark Sipe's e-mail address for a question on tire sizes for a
95'
> M3.
Whooppeeeee! Somebody actually *wants* to talk to me. :-)
> So while I'm at it, does anyone have a good idea on Kumho sizes for the 95'
> M3?
Std. 7.5" wide wheels all around; Kumho 225/45-17. Start off 40 psig front
and 32 psig rear, then use small triangles on side of outer treadblock as a
pressure indicator (modern day equivalent of using shoe polish to determine
scrub/pressure). You want the tire to scrub over just to the tip of the
triangle. If scrub is past triangle tip, pressure is too low and vice-versa.
Key is to drive smoothly during the pressure testing phase; overdriving will
skew the results slightly. If you prefer longevity over absolute max
performance I recommend unshaved.
I'd also recommend Mike Taylor at CUT (800) 251-0017 for the Kumho's because
he's always done a great job for me in the past, but there's always the Tire
Rack, too.
M Sipe
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