Re: Tires........
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JimDavis MT 97GTS 650R:
Hi Robert. I'm a transplant from Hilo. I can appreciate your rain concerns. It's been about 30 years since I lived in your neck of the woods, but remember that the Hawaiian road surface was VERY abrasive on tires. I doubt it has changed much. If you use a soft compound tire, they will be worn out in short order. You also need a good handling rain tire. If you can get Michelin Pilots in your size, I would recommend a full set. Stick (no pun intended) with street tires and don't mis-match them. Aloha.....
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Aloha Jim !
Mahalo for your advise. Tire Rack says the racing tires don't
last as long as the street tires, but don't cost as much either.
It looked like a wash to me, but I will take your advise. Being
familiar with our island ("I stay Laupahoehoe"),I hope you can
appreciate the road trips I am looking forward to. This is
a driving enthusiasts paradise. Have you heard about the 4th of July cruise that's happening here ? A week long drive & shine.
Lots of cars being shipped in from the neighbor islands and the
mainland ! Come on home, we have been given a GREAT rate for by Matson for transporting all vehicles.
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