Miata Mailing List: June 1994, Message #62
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   From: khh@evolving.com (Kirk Horiuchi)
Subject: Re: Dunlops
   Date: Mon, 6 Jun 1994 10:08:37 -0400

Michael Simmons wrote:
> 
> Shyue-Hong Chuang wrote:
> 
> > Does anyone out there have anything specific to say abt the Dunlop D40 M2
> > and SP8000 in particular? I remember quite a few of us netters singing
> > praises for the D40 M2s. However, some guy in Auto Options Saloon in CA
> > recommends the SP8000 for the Miata.
> 
> I'm on my second set of D40 M2s and I couldn't be happier with them.
> They are excellent road tires, very sticky and predictable.
> I've driven the SP8000s only briefly through a slalom; I didn't see
> much difference.  I've heard both praised in comparisons.  I'd go with
> the less expensive, which will probably be the D40s.
> 
> Mike Simmons
> 
I use the D40's and agree with Michael. Excellent road tires, predictable
and sticky. I'm going to be ordering another set soon from Tire Rack at $98 
each for 195/50zr15.  Just don't get suprised by a snow storm as I did. B^}
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-- Kirk

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