I too have been researching a "performance" tire for my 1989 MR2 which also
runs 185/60-R14 tires.. but discovered very quickly that 195/60-R14 is a
Plus-Zero which should work perfectly for that application.. in fact I am
running my old wheels and tires off of my 1996 Integra LS on my MR2 and they
are 195/60-R14 and they work great!
I plan on getting those Falken Azenis in the 195/60-R14 size for the MR2 =)
joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Dahl" <alandahl@mac.com>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 1:14 PM
Subject: 14" performance tires?
> The Yokohama AVS-intermediates on my '90 Miata are getting worn out and
> I'll soon have to replace them. Problem is Yokohama has discontinued
> the tire (I am on my 4th set) so I'll have to buy something different.
> Performance (H-rated or better) tires in the 185/60-14 size are getting
> rare though so I thought I'd ask for suggestions. I'm considering the
> Yokohama ES-100 of course but I have a set on my other car and find
> them less of a performance tire than the AVS-I. Fine for a 4-door sedan
> but not what I want on a sports car.
>
> The only other high-performance tire in a 14" size on the Tire Rack's
> web site is the Sumitomo HTR 200. Anyone have experience with this
> tire? The reviews are generally favorable and the price ($36) is great
> but the tire and brand are a total unknown to me.
>
> Any other suggestions? I'd consider the Falken Azenis but it only comes
> in a 195-60/14 which I worry could hurt the gearing too much (I've
> heard rumors there may be more sizes next year but that doesn't help me
> now). Any tires I'm forgetting? Toyo? Pirelli?
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Alan Dahl
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