Miata Mailing List: June 1994, Message #177
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   From: "Goeke, Joseph" 
Subject: Re: SP8000s
   Date: Wed, 8 Jun 1994 19:02:42 -0400


I too went from OEM bridgestones to a larger tire/wheel size.  I went to 
195/50-15 BFG Comp T/A III on heavy :-( American Racing 15x6 rims.  The ride 
got noticeable stiffer, while still not to bad.  Handling was much improved 
over stock, but most of that I believe is due to the compound change (BFG's 
:-) ).  I too did this mainly for a different look, for the car is quite a 
bit slower due to the tire/wheel combo being almost twice as heavy as stock. 
  ---JCG.

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From: miata
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Re: SP8000s
Date: Monday, June 06, 1994 11:31PM

At 23:20 6/6/94 -0400, Eric Fancher wrote:
>I am about 3000 miles into a set of SP8000s.  Best tire I have ever had on
the
>street.  The guy I talked to at Tire Rack said that their tire test (on a
>Miata) between the 8000 and the 40 showed the 8000 to be more predictable
and
>faster through the slolom.  My concern was about wear.  They said that with 

>newer rubber technology, the 8000 will last longer than the 40.  Then 
again,
>he did not say by how much.  Regardless, I am very, very pleased with my
>selection.  Other choices: Michelin xgtz, Comp TA 3, Brigstone RE71.
>Size is 195 50 15 on 7 inch X 15 inch Fittipaldi Sebrings.

How was the change from 14 to 15 inch rims? Is the ride unbearable now? Is
it worth the turn-in improvement? Is your car highly modified?

Just curious!

Bob (owner of '92 base with worn out OEM Bridgestones and trying to decide
whether or not to go +1)

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