On Feb 19, 11:13*pm, Alan Baker > wrote:
> on 16x7 or 16x8 rims.
>
> The tires are 19 lbs., and I'm looking for rims that weigh less than 15
> lbs--preferably less than 14.
>
> Why the S.Drives? They seem very well regarded as all-around performance
> tires, but are rated particularly well in wet traction...
>
> ...and I do live in Vancouver.
>
> What do you think?
>

I think Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec is the current king of the wet
traction hill
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.... Z1+Star+Spec

I loved these when I had them on my protege. Wet traction is almost
indistinguishable from dry traction.

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> Alan Baker
> Vancouver, British Columbia
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