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Low-riders: John Mahler and his Porsche 944 Turbo ran all these high performance tires and learned some are better than others - but not by much.
Low-riders: John Mahler and his Porsche 944 Turbo ran all these high performance tires and learned some are better than others - but not by much.

Low-riders: John Mahler and his Porsche 944 Turbo ran all these high performance tires and learned some are better than others - but not by much.

Date10/15/1987
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0064898F
Rubber riot: John Mahler, Star photographer and summertime racer, set aside his Porsche 944 Turbo and took up the challenge to test tires with his company appliance, a Chrysler K-car
Rubber riot: John Mahler, Star photographer and summertime racer, set aside his Porsche 944 Turbo and took up the challenge to test tires with his company appliance, a Chrysler K-car
2/9/1988
John Mahler and his tweaked turbo car see how speed-rated tires feel in touring mode.
John Mahler and his tweaked turbo car see how speed-rated tires feel in touring mode.
6/19/1990
On a Roll: Tom Pilisch and Andy Kantor of Tiremag in Concord hustle wheels off our test minivan for John Mahler, who tried out eight 70-series tires
On a Roll: Tom Pilisch and Andy Kantor of Tiremag in Concord hustle wheels off our test minivan for John Mahler, who tried out eight 70-series tires
2/28/1990
Tired tester: Wheels' John Mahler has gone to road and track to test six very sticky tires.
Tired tester: Wheels' John Mahler has gone to road and track to test six very sticky tires.
9/23/1988
Wheels' John Mahler and our borrowed Saturn challenged snow, ice and dry pavement during testing of five mud-and-snow rated tires.
Wheels' John Mahler and our borrowed Saturn challenged snow, ice and dry pavement during testing of five mud-and-snow rated tires.
1/24/1992
Porsche bares all: This may be closest you get to Porsche's 959 supercar - cutaway at the Toronto Auto Show showing innards of the twin-turbo, 4-wheel drive missile
Porsche bares all: This may be closest you get to Porsche's 959 supercar - cutaway at the Toronto Auto Show showing innards of the twin-turbo, 4-wheel drive missile
2/17/1988
Scotty Dunbar, a guard at Canadian Tire's Brampton warehouse, says the company's profit-sharing plan has given him incomparable security for his old age. Dunbar, 49, has used his equity in Canadian Tire shares to pay off his mortgage and start a business that later failed. He still has more than $120,000 left. He hopes to retire in few years.
Scotty Dunbar, a guard at Canadian Tire's Brampton warehouse, says the company's profit-sharing plan has given him incomparable security for his old age. Dunbar, 49, has used his equity in Canadian Tire shares to pay off his mortgage and start a business that later failed. He still has more than $120,000 left. He hopes to retire in few years.
6/18/1975
Steak comes with sizzle: BMW's four-door 325i sports an aggressive stance to go along with the engine upgrade to 189 horsepower, better handling and wider, lower tires
Steak comes with sizzle: BMW's four-door 325i sports an aggressive stance to go along with the engine upgrade to 189 horsepower, better handling and wider, lower tires
5/22/1991
Pass performance. The strong arm of quarterback Damon Allen is just one of many additions to the Ottawa Rough Riders as they try to turn things around
Pass performance. The strong arm of quarterback Damon Allen is just one of many additions to the Ottawa Rough Riders as they try to turn things around
7/2/1990
In time to win: Barbara Mahler and husband John - whose day job is photographer for The Star and who is also Wheels' regular tire tester - hold aloft the trophies they bagged after surviving a day-long rally in the Jeep Cup finale
In time to win: Barbara Mahler and husband John - whose day job is photographer for The Star and who is also Wheels' regular tire tester - hold aloft the trophies they bagged after surviving a day-long rally in the Jeep Cup finale
8/29/1988
Rubber soles: Tire connoisseur and Star photographer John Mahler was out punishing rubber again
Rubber soles: Tire connoisseur and Star photographer John Mahler was out punishing rubber again
8/4/1992
Tread truths: Wheels tire tester John Mahler poses with the rubber he put through the wringer using Chevlot Diplomat alloy wheels and this trusty Toyota Corolla LE
Tread truths: Wheels tire tester John Mahler poses with the rubber he put through the wringer using Chevlot Diplomat alloy wheels and this trusty Toyota Corolla LE
10/27/1990