On www.tirerack.com they have ratings for different tires based on user feed
back. Funny thing is I ruled out the re-92's based on that feedback. A large
number of folks said they would not buy them again. The p400 is a thought
tho.
Thanks
Larry
At this exact moment in time 1/29/01 2:17 PM, "Bryan Vandiver"
<bryan.vandiver@sun.com> made the profound statement:
> Larry,
>
> The pirelli (sp?) p400's were top rated by CR, and come in a 175/70-13.
> I am currently running Bridgestone re-92's which came in a 165/65-13 on
> the stock rims. They feel great, although the only caveat is that they
> look a little 'small' in the wheel wells. 175/70 tires look much better
> on the car and fill out the wheel wells nicely, although they may not
> handle as crisply.
>
> -Bryan Vandiver
> 59-bugeye
>
> Larry Macy wrote:
>>
>> I am looking to put some 175/70's on my 78 Midget. So I have a couple quick
>> questions. At the moment I am looking at Michelin X-One's, from Tire Rack
>> (www.tirerack.com).
>>
>> 1) Any prefs as to brands? (I prefer Michelins, but not exclusively -
>> anything but Continental's)
>> 2) Anybody running 185/70's on wire wheels?
>> 3) Or maybe 175/60-65's (although I am having a hard time finding that size
>> - not in a race tire)
>>
>> I am not looking for a racing tire. I use my Midget as a daily driver, but
>> would sacrifice a little wet performance for enhanced summer twisties
>> performance.
>>
>> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
>> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
>> System Administrator/Manager
>> Neuropsychiatry Section
>> Department of Psychiatry
>> University of Pennsylvania
>> 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
>> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>>
>> Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a
>> question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.
>
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Administrator/Manager
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a
question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.
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