Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Testarossa tires

[Martin Stark (MStark]

The tire manufacturers argue against sidewall dressings. Then again, 
maybe they're trying to sell more tires.

LarryT wrote:

>    Before everyone goes out and tosses their tires because they have a few 
> years on them remember that the big killer of tires is sunlight - and lack 
> of care.  If your car is garaged and not driven often the tires can last a 
> number of years.  Plus, they will offer some warning signs when they start 
> to fail.  The most visible thing to look for is cracks in the sidewall 
> rubber.  These are mostly caused by sun damage but can be caused by dry 
> rotting also.  A tire that is cared for will last much longer than one "rode 
> hard & put away wet" - and left that way.
>
>    There are several things that should be done to make tires last out 
> their lives under our cars and not in the landfill.
>    1st - Check the air pressure every week - 2 weeks at most.  Your owners 
> manual will provide mre details.
>    2nd - Examine the tires - on both sides - to look for unusual wear, 
> damage and foreign objects.
>    3rd - Keep the wheels balanced and the suspension aligned properly.
>    4th - Keep the tires and wheels cleaned and treated with your favorite 
> chemical if that's something you like.
>
>    Do the above and you can get a long life from your round rubber 
> thingies.
>
>    Speaking of treatments -- I spoke with a Chem E about putting various 
> spray/wipe-on products on things like dashes and tires.  He felt they acted 
> like a sacrificial surface that would take the brunt of the hardships and 
> help the material underneath last longer.  He didn't feel qualified to talk 
> about brandnames.
>
>    I suspect most of the people on this list *especially* tend to put more 
> effort into maintanence than the average Ford Focus owner.  I've read of 
> truly fanatic methods used to clean things that will keep our lovlies on the 
> road.
>
>    I know some of you remove the wheels & tires to wash & wax them - and to 
> make it easier to clean the wheelwells.  That kind of care will keep the 
> tires in very good condition for years to come.
>
>    I'm not saying your tires will last forever - but they can last a long 
> tire if properly cared for.
>
> Have a nice weekend - Now get out there and clean your tires!
> ;-)
> LarryT
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "E M" <pokiebaron [at] gmail.com>
> To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
> Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 3:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Testarossa tires
>
>
>  
>
> > Over 10 years old for a high performance tire, or any tire!!  You're as 
> > good
> > as in the ditch or guardrail already.
> >
> > Given the age of all 512s now, how was it ever allowed on the track 
> > wearing
> > its original rubber ?
> >
> > Ed
> > 911SC
> >
> > 2009/5/16 Robert W. Garven Jr. <rgarven [at] gmail.com>
> >
> >    
> >
> > > All,
> > >
> > > I think that Clyde is one of the people I most respect on this list.
> > > His service to our country, knowledge and flying experience
> > > astound me, however I would disagree with him on maybe this one issue.
> > > Maybe among top tire models of the top brands
> > > there may be little difference but I have first hand experience with
> > > tires and have found out that you get what you pay for.
> > > The tire patch holding us and our precious Ferrari's to the road is
> > > smaller than the palm of your hand. The rubber compounds,
> > > tread patterns, speed rating and build quality can make a difference
> > > between life and death.
> > >
> > >
> > > Just a few years ago a Testarossa running in an event some of you may
> > > remember left the road at high speed and killed the
> > > driver and his wife due to wrong tire speed rating and age, and the
> > > 512 that crashed recently in the northwest was riding on
> > > its original tires possibly causing two more fatalities. I would agree
> > > spend your money wisely but also wisely pick the shoes for your
> > > ride. I bet there are some on this list who has a pair of shoes cost
> > > more than a whole set of the most expensive tires available.
> > >
> > > Also if your tires are over 10 years old change them. If I am not
> > > mistaken it was a taire blowout that caause the crash of the last
> > > SST?
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > >
> > > Rob
> > >
> > >
> > > Robert W. Garven Jr.
> > > rgarven [at] gmail.com
> > >
> > >
> > > "The Ferrari is a dream - people dream of owning this special
> > > vehicle and for most people it will remain a dream apart from for
> > > those lucky few". Enzo Ferrari
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On May 16, 2009, at 5:27 AM, clyde romero wrote:
> > >
> > >      
> > >
> > > > I have had a 512 TR for  over 15years plus and have over 85k on my
> > > > car.
> > > > I am a driver not a washer and a waxer!
> > > > I by the tires that are on sale at Tire Rack that fit the car!
> > > > There is not a dimes worth a difference between tires!
> > > > When you read performance tire reports the most I have ever seen is
> > > > around
> > > > 10 feet of braking distance.
> > > > I routinely mix and match different brands front to rear.
> > > > In fact I am in the process of buying new tires for the 512 TR this
> > > > week.
> > > > Its your money spend it wisely.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Clyde
> > > >
> > > > Capt. Clyde Romero Jr.
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> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: RASCO80 [at] comcast.net [mailto:RASCO80 [at] comcast.net]
> > > > Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 3:22 PM
> > > > To: clyde
> > > > Cc: The FerrariList
> > > > Subject: [Ferrari] Testarossa tires
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > It's time again for tires for the 1990 TR with stock wheels.  The
> > > > Tire Rack
> > > > offers one Z rated brand, the BF Goodrich g Force Sport, and a
> > > > Yokohama AVID
> > > > V4s.  Does anyone have experience with either of these tires?  If I
> > > > upgraded
> > > > the wheels and tires to 18's what should I look for?  Has any one
> > > > done this
> > > > and are you happy with the look and the performance.  Anyone care to
> > > > comment.  Thanks in advance.  Bob
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