The 8000 and the 509 are good values for the price. I just put Bridgestone
RE 71 on our Miata and they are very good in the handling department. I'm
hoping to get 20k miles from them.
Dick Ryan ex. 24022
(650)312-4022
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dneuman@stars.sfsu.edu [SMTP:dneuman@stars.sfsu.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 1999 12:10 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: tire choices
>
> Hello All,
> Well in anticipation of getting new wheels sooner. I would like
> to ask everyones thoughts on tires. I am looking for a tire that is a
> reasonable compromise between all out performance and decent tread
> wear. But if I had to choose I would lean towards perfomance. Ya know I
> really dont drive the car much.
> The tire rack has two on sale that look tempting. I really cannot
> afford ~$150 tires but these look good.
>
> Dunlap sp sport 8000 for $85 bucks each
> Yokohama D509's for $80 bucks each.
>
> Does anybody have any experience with these tires???
>
> Thanks for any input,
>
> Daniel 69 2000
>
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