Miata Mailing List: July 1997, Message #118
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From: 	Brian Porter <porterb@ix.netcom.com>

Subject: Re: 16 inch tires/wheels

Date: 	Wed, 2 Jul 1997 23:18:32 -0500



Frank, 



I could have sworn I've seen either RE71s or SP8ks in those sizes.. A

friend *HAD* P7000s on an older Integra GS-R and dumped them in favor of

SP8ks.. I thought I saw some Expedia S0-2 Bridgerocks? for $$$$$ in that

size as well. 



I've never touched Falkens and probably wouldn't bother.. I've never seen a

good review on them.. Come to think of it, I've never seen a review period

on them. 



At 09:03 AM 7/2/97 -0500, you wrote:

>I think Gary Pollak inquired about 15/16 inch wheel tire combos and sizes.

>

>I just checked out Tire Rack web page and they've got 3 listings for 215/40

>16 tires.  These are almost exactly the same diameter as running stock

>wheel/tires.  They've got some BFG Euro TA all seasons for $100, Falken

>FK-04 GR Betas ultra high perf. for $124, and Pirelli P7000 ultra high

>perf. for $127.  The Pirellis claim ultra light weight too.  

>

>The wheels I'm currently looking at are the Forgeline RS wheels.  Only 16.2

>lbs for 16X8 and I'm assuming 16X7s would be a bit lighter.  They are

>expensive. NOPI sells them but I haven't priced them yet.  I figure if I'm

>gonna go with monster 16 inch wheels, I gotta get 'em as light as possible.

>

>Any comments on the Falkens or Pirellis? I've seen bad review on some of

>the lesser Pirellis but what about the P7000?  I had Falken FK05Gs on my

>RX-7 and the seemed hard for an ultra hipo tire.

>

>Frank Mowry

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Brian Porter		porterb@ix.netcom.com