Rob,
The problem with Miatae is that they are very sensitive to out-of-round
tires, incorrect wheels (wrong offset or not hub centric) and other
problems. Personally I never had a problem but I did have that problem on a
260 I owned and a 240.
There's a place not too far from my house that puts the tires w/wheels on a
lathe and trues them. They also shave tires for racing. I have gone there
several times to have tires trued and you can't believe how out-of-round
many tires are. It is not confined to one brand also. I have had several
different brands on my cars and they were all out of round to varying
degrees. Truing the tires makes a big difference also in the ride even when
everything feels OK.
Nothing really seems to bother a Roadster however but I did have my tires
trued anyway and there was a slight but perceptable difference.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "RWM" <RWM@RWMann.com>
To: "John Friederich" <jfried@anv.net>
Cc: "Ryan, Richard" <RRyan@frk.com>; "'Leonard Sprague'" <sprague@ufl.edu>;
"Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: opinions re: www.tirerack.com
> FWIW, I use 195x55-14 (front) and 205x60-14 (rear) RE71s and have had no
> roundness issues whatsoever.
>
> - Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
>
> John Friederich wrote:
> >
> > I agree that the RE-71's are a great tire for the price. However, I've
had
> > problems getting ones that are really round. Our Miata doesn't care for
> > them, and they wore out quite quickly on my Integra. I like Yokos (AVS,
509
> > in that order) as the cars seem to like them more.
> >
> > -John Friederich
> > '69 2000 Solex
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ryan, Richard
> > Sent: Monday, December 18, 2000 4:23 PM
> > To: 'Leonard Sprague'; Datsun Roadster List
> > Subject: RE: opinions re: www.tirerack.com
> >
> > I have used TireRack 3 times and always very good service.
> >
> > For choices, it depends how much you want to spend. The 8000 and the
AVS
> > are just about comparable. For $80 more (divided by 25K to 40K miles)
I'd
> > probably get the 8000s. I have AVS on one car now.
> >
> > Don't forget the Bridgestone RE-71. I have lots (4k) track miles on a
set
> > and they are great. I have them on the other car.
> >
> > Dick Ryan ex. 24022
> > (650)312-4022
> > Risk Management Dept.
> > SM 2000/2
> > FAX (650)312-5830
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Leonard Sprague [mailto:sprague@ufl.edu]
> > Sent: Monday, December 18, 2000 3:13 PM
> > To: Datsun Roadster List
> > Subject: opinions re: www.tirerack.com
> >
> > 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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>
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