Miata Mailing List: May 1994, Message #10
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Subject: Re: QUESTIONS about rear windows and tires
   Date: Mon, 2 May 1994 06:48:56 -0400

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>On Fri, 29 Apr 1994, Michael Simmons wrote:
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>> You don't say if you're looking for cheap replacements or a
>> significant upgrade in performance.  Good tires are the best thing you
>> can do to improve the handling of your car.  If that's what you're
>> interested in...
>
>Well, actually, the most cost-effective way of improving handling is 
>taking driving classes. The skills learned in a performance driving 
>school will stick with you forever; long after the time when you no 
>longer have your present car (maybe; I plan to keep mine forever. :)). 
>Most people, including many driving enthusiasts, have no idea what their 
>car's limits are, or what their own limits are. Knowing your limits, and 
>your ride's, are much more important for good handling than trick tires. 
>IMO, and YMMV, and all that...
>
>> 
>> I am on my second set of Dunlop D40 M2's.  I (and others) have been
>> delighted with them.  The newest model is the SP8000, which is very
>> little different than the D40 (I've driven them briefly).  Dunlop claims
>> it will last a little longer.
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>Ummm, supposedly, the SP8000 has slightly better wet performance than the 
>D40M2. That and the different tread design are the only differences I 
>know of.
>
>--
>Ken
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>           Ken Warren               E-Mail: kenw@netaxs.com
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>Finger me for the current Philadelphia Region SCCA Solo II schedule...
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I have heard the Dunlop tires are not know for their longevity. When I
replace my tires I would like to get at least 35,000-40,000 miles out of
them.



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