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Re: opinions re: www.tirerack.com

To: Leonard Sprague <sprague@ufl.edu>,
Subject: Re: opinions re: www.tirerack.com
From: Don Miller <turbospl311@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 06:41:36 -0800 (PST)
I have used the tirerack for about 6 years. I
personally ahve not had a problem with either street
tires or race tires(about 8 sets).

Don Miller
68 turbo V-6
70 parts car SPL311-08XXX
Meridian, ID
--- Leonard Sprague <sprague@ufl.edu> wrote:
> I have ordered some Panasport 15x6 wheels from Les &
> Dennis @ Classic
> Datsun Motorsports (thanks for the help Dennis) and
> wanted to order some
> tires to accompany them.
> 
> I was wondering if anyone has used
> http://www.tirerack.com before. If
> so, does anyone have any opinions? The prices seem
> excellent compared to
> prices I have been quoted by calling around town
> (even with the shipping
> charges).
> 
> Currently I am thinking:
> 195/50ZR15 Dunlop SP Sport 8000 --- 4 x $73.00 =
> $292.00
> Grand Total: $325.88 (with shipping)
> 
> Other Tire possibilities:
> 195/50ZR15 Yokohama AVS Intermediate --- 4 x $53.00
> = $212.00
> 195/50WR15 Pirelli P7000 --- 4 x $53.00 = $212.00
> 195/50ZR15 Dunlop SP Sport 9000 --- 4 x $98.00 =
> $392.00
> 
> http://www.tirerack.com has a cool feature that
> allows people to make
> comments on the tires for others to read. I would
> still rather hear the
> advice/opinions from the people on this list.
> 
> BTW, I am upgrading tires/wheels due to the 5 speed
> VG30 transplant that
> is nearing completion (without cutting/modifying the
> body). I'd like to
> have some extra rubber on the road to help traction,
> etc.
> 
> Comments, suggestions appreciated.
> 
> Thanks again everyone,
> Lenny
> 
> '69 1600 spl311-25453
> -
>
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