Miata Mailing List: December 1993, Message #137
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   From: suskind@isdev1.melpar.esys.com (Barry A. Suskind)
Subject: Re: Miata brakes, tires (fwd)
   Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1993 12:22:02 -0500

 
> i am looking for printed accounts of performance problems with the stock
> miata brakes and (bridgestone) tires in wet conditions.
> 
> i recently took a little spin, ending up in a ditch, and, while both me
> and the car are fine, a state trooper wrote me up for reckless driving.
> i intend to fight this ticket. i wasn't speeding, and i don't think i
> should have lost control of the car. the spin started suddenly on a
> sharp curve on a downhill entrance ramp in a light rain. the "no
> braking" phenomenon recently discussed here might explain the car's
> behavior on that turn that day, or perhaps it was the notoriously
> slippery tires. this is the first time i've spun out in any kind of
> weather in any kind of car.
> 
> so: can anyone point me to printed material (in car magazines, miata
> magazine, or even dealer notices) that might discuss any known braking
> and/or tire problems?  print accounts are more likely to help my case
> than personal testimonials, but i'll take those, too.
> 
> i drive a base model '91.

I drive a base '90 with the stock tires (just about out of rubber at 52K miles.
I notice this phenomenon when the road is slick, as in just after a light rain.
I have almost "lost it" a couple of times in corners that should be no problem.
the car seems to exhibit a slight right rear lockup problem with the brakes.


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