Tire Question...

["Al Powell" <apowell@agcom.tamu.edu>]

Hey group, I need some quick "BTDT" responses.

We have a trip to make next weekend and I need new shoes for the 1990 
200.  I'm running the BFG Comp TA HR-4's and like them, but want to 
upgrade to V or Z-rated rubber.

Problem is, the BFG Comp TZ VR-4 is not available right now - 
evidently it's not in production.

I have an order in at Discount Tire for some Dunlop Sport 4000's, but 
the tests I've read indicate this tire may be a bit noisy, and the 
car is primarily a family car.

I'm also looking at some Yokohama AVS S4-Z tires.  The tests indicate 
they may be a bit quieter.  Tread wear ratings are about the same.

I also like Dunlops, but I'm not going the D40/M2 route because they 
have a crappy treadwear rating.  This is a bummer because I really 
wanted the BFG's but have to back up and re-think...only have a week 
to get it done.

Any fast observations on the Yoko's AVS-S4 and Dunlop 4000's?  Any 
other suggestions for a performance-oriented all weather tire in 
205/60/15 with V or Z rating?  My top dollar per tire is about $90.  

Please reply direct if you have any great thoughts.

Happy New Year!
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Al Powell, PhD             Ph:  409/845-2807
Ag Communications          Fax: 409/862-1202
Texas A&M University
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