Miata Mailing List: November 1995, Message #186
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   From: "Gary J. Feldman" 
Subject: Wet Traction
   Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 02:40:51 -0500

This is not the first time it has been discussed on the list, but you think
everyone is exaggerating until it happens to you.

I spun out turning left from a thoroughfare onto a side street in rainy
weather and hit a parked car.  My wife said I was driving too fast, but I
didn't think I was pushing it; I think I should have been able to hold
the road at at least 50% higher speed.  I have original Bridgestone tires
with 7,000 miles wear.  

There was no lasting damage to the Miata (the plastic bumpers clean up
well) and I hope only minor damage to the parked car (I haven't gotten the
insurance report yet).

I am tempted to throw away the Bridgestones and get some decent tires.  I
try not to drive the Miata much in the New England winter, but nevertheless
it would seem to make sense to get all-weather times.  Any suggestions? 
Dunlop D60 A2s, Yokohama U+4s or A+4s, or something else?

    Gary Feldman