Tyres & Wheels
UK: Those wanting better wet/dry weather performance may want to try
Bridgestone SO2 or the cheaper "wet-tyre" Goodyear Eagle F1 (as fitted
to 95 MX6s). Better wet & ride performance can be had from Dunlop SP9000.
Note that the best rain-tyre of 5 years ago is now probably the
worst - technology has changed considerably regarding stopping distances
in terms of design, construction, silica.
A tire/tyre underflated by 10% will have a shorter life and use 10% more fuel.
Tire/Tyre pressures should be measured on a morning before driving has heated
the tire/tyre up - pressure recommendations are for when cold.
OEM Tyre pressure is compromise between longevity/ride-quality/performance,
the ratio between front:rear being chosen to maintain predictable handling
and should be maintained within 4psi. Throttle Trailing Oversteer (TTO) on
the MX6/626/PGT is minimal, even when combined with braking in the wet
(unlike Honda Accords).
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Tyres
US: The common ProbeGT tyre is the Goodyear Gatorback (known as VR/ZR in
the UK). Whilst providing a long life it is not particularly good in the
wet/snow. Discount tyres can be obtained from
www.tirerack.com with shipping
worldwide (covering Snow/Road/Track tyres). Alternatively, Discount
Tire can provide some good alternative deals.
Tyre Life
Rotate tyres every 6k miles (ensuring directionallity for
wet driving) helps to prolong tyre life considerably.
URL: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dorothy.bradbury/probemx/p_ws4.htm