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Hey guys.
I am looking for Z-rated tires for my '95 SE. I went to NTB and the only z rates that had for my car are pirelli's(think that is how you spell it.)They were like $580 mounted.
You guys have any ideas where I can look for more options?
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Why on earth would you need Z-rated tires on a car with a 110mph speed limiter?
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even without the speed limiter, V rated would be plenty good enough.
and get them from Tirerack.com. NTB is overpriced.
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Originally posted by Stazi the Aussie:
Why on earth would you need Z-rated tires on a car with a 110mph speed limiter?
H-rated tires come standard on most non-sport sedans including the Taurus, and they're rated at 130 mph.
Is his question still irrelevant?
Typically, the higher the speed rating, the softer the rubber is, and the better the tire handles in precision driving...it's not necessarily a matter of him going in excess of 149 mph.
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Originally posted by mavrock:
Originally posted by Stazi the Aussie:
Why on earth would you need Z-rated tires on a car with a 110mph speed limiter?
Typically, the higher the speed rating, the softer the rubber is, and the better the tire handles in precision driving...it's not necessaril
y a matter of him going in excess of 149 mph.
Thanks. You saved me from having to type my explaination. 
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Agreed on Tire Rack. You didn't say what size rims you have but the Firestone SZ 50 EP's are great tires for summer driving or year round if you don't get snow. Ask for Luke at the Tire Rack.
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Originally posted by Davoo40:
Typically, the higher the speed rating, the softer the rubber is, and the better the tire handles in precision driving...it's not necessaril
y a matter of him going in excess of 149 mph.
Thanks. You saved me from having to type my explaination.
Okay, so how much precision do you need in an SE???
FWIW, my S rated Yoko Avid Tourings are hard to break loose. 
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I didn't realize anyone actually made or sold S rated tires...I've never seen them on any car before...how much they cost?
As far as 'breaking them loose', I've squeeled my Z rated Dunlops on a couple of occasions, it all just depends on how you're driving.
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Originally posted by Vetterin:
Originally posted by Davoo40:
Typically, the higher the speed rating, the softer the rubber is, and the better the tire handles in precision driving...it's not necessaril
y a matter of him going in excess of 149 mph.
Thanks. You saved me from having to type my explaination.
Okay, so how much precision do you need in an SE???
FWIW, my S rated Yoko Avid Tourings are hard to break loose.
I wanted more "precision" by getting better tires.I already have awsome handling in my car already.
I've driven a 98(and newer) SE's and it seems that my 95 has better handling. I guess I am looking to build on what I already have.A couple friends of mine have Z's on their cars. The Z rates made their cars handle better and their cars didn't handle as well as mine in the first place.
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Originally posted by mavrock:
I didn't realize anyone actually made or sold S rated tires...I've never seen them on any car before...how much they cost?
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