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Old 04-26-2005, 05:18 PM
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Tired (no pun) & Confused: Please help me decide

Vehicle: 1988 300ce
Wheels: 15x7''

The choices, in speed rating "H," are:
Size: 205-60 versus 215-60
Tires: Bridgestone RE950 versus Goodrich Traction T/A

With the current Bridgestone rebate, prices are about the same.

I've done my research and would really appreciate your comments. Thanks.

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Old 04-26-2005, 07:14 PM
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Over the past 15 months, we've put Traction TAs

on three cars in the family: the wife's '95 SAAB 9000CSE, my older son's '99 Audi A4, and the younger son's '87 BMW 325. They have excellent turn-in and other handling feel aspects and were great this winter in all weather conditions available in SE and Central Virginia, but they are a bit rougher riding than the Dungplop D 60 A2's they replace, although early indications are that they may wear twice as long.
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Old 04-27-2005, 02:14 PM
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the traction T/A is noisier and slightly firmer but, does offer better steering response .... my choice would be the RE950
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Old 04-27-2005, 02:17 PM
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Thanks, Luke. Which size would you suggest, the 205 or the 215? Thanks.
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99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)
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Old 04-27-2005, 02:54 PM
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215/60-15 would be my choice

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