Miata Mailing List: October 1997, Message #214
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From: 	LeanAngle1@aol.com

Subject: Re: tyre/tire size

Date: 	Wed, 1 Oct 1997 18:46:03 +0000



Dave,



I have worked extensively with the Dunlop people and tires (mainly motorcycle

tires, but car tires as well), they really don't use mold release anymore.

They use a chemical compound that wears off extremely quickly...less that 2

miles...



As for the experience with the SP8000's, I had a set on my NSX and hated them

for the same reasons you are having trouble. I found them too hard and the

handling charecteristics were very vague. I swithched to Yokohama AVS

Intermidiates and loved them. 



As for my Miata, I'm running BF. Goodrich Comp ZR T/A's 205-50-15 on

Panasports...really like them. Grip is very good and they are quiet....so far

so good. I have a tendency to drive very hard and I'm having a very good time

with these tires.



FWIW,



Aaron Tachibana