[DML] Re: TIRES dangit
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[DML] Re: TIRES dangit



<snip> what tires do you guys have on YOUR DeLoreans?? </snip>

Here is a long answer to a short question.

Yokohama AVS tires

Carrerra front shocks
PJ Grady Front springs

Marty-supplied rear shocks with
Stock Rear springs - but lowered 1"
using Marty's adjustable rear shock collars
(see http://www.midstatedmc.com/parts/shocks.html)

When I first bought my car (in 1993), I drove it primarily on "social
occasions" and for PNDC events (see http://PNDC.org). I really enjoyed the
"unique" driving experience. (81 Grey 5-spd - stock configuration except for
Goodyear tires).

<DREAM> However, when I decided to make it my "daily driver", I started
wishing it was a little quieter, a little smoother, a little more
responsive, and a little less susceptible to "road wander" in studded
snow-tire ruts. </DREAM>

Well, with each of the above improvements, (implemented incrementally) my
wishes came closer to reality. Each change resulted in a very noticeable
improvement. Now it doesn't wander in road ruts, emergency maneuvers are
totally controllable, door and other minor rattles are virtually gone, road
and wind noise are greatly reduced, I can go over speed bumps at the speed
limit, and driving over "baby turtles" is no longer a traumatic
tooth-rattling experience.

OBTW "baby turtles" are the white bumps they glue on white lines so that
drunk drivers can tell if they wander out of their lane.

Try it - you'll like it.


R. Gary Hull
Vice President
Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club
http://IN2TIME.com
http://PNDC.org

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