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My 1987 740 I bought in March seems to have tires purchased during the

Civil War. They are old Michelins that are dry-rotted and I've been

driving around with a sphincter factor of 7 for the last week or so

that the car's been running well after the engine rebuild.


Anywho, I ordered some tires on Tire Rack and after a lot of research,

decided on the Yokohama Avid TRZ for $53/each (185/65-14).


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=AVID+TRZ&partnum=865TR4TRZ&index=3&vIndex=4


Well, I placed the order online, then got a phone call from them about

an hour later. It was a representative who didn't think the size I

selected would be best for my interests. My standard size was 185/70-14

and I just thought by switching to a 185/65 would give me a lesser

sidewall (more sporty looking). He said this would decrease the load

factor and depending on how I drive, could be something worrisome.


What impressed me was he asked me to consider another tire I liked,

which was only a $35 Kumho. A cheaper tire!  I told him I wanted

something a little more sporty, so he suggested the number 2 tire, the

BF Goodrich Traction T/A T for $52 in my size, and I got that one.


It kind of gave me that "warm and fuzzy" feeling to get personal

service from an online discount company who didn't try and push a

higher priced product and actually seemed to know what they were

talking about. Now, I am sure we could debate the whole 185/70 versus

185/65 thing, but I'm satisfied with the outcome.


Nice first impression.


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