I guess they're not tooo eager to go around turns.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>
To: "Roadsters (E-mail)" <Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: It comes down to new tires
> Phil,
> I running Bridgestone Eager 195/65-14s on EMPI rims (~3.5" backspace) with
> comp front springs and 1/2" lowering blocks in the rear. The tires only
rub
> in the front when entering a steep driveway with the wheels turned near
> lock. My rear fenders are flared, however I suspect the clearance is more
> critical inboard. I wouldn't buy these tires again though, they sqeal a
lot
> (raised the pressure to 35 psi yesterday to see if it's better) and the
> shoulders are too square for a stock look.
> Todd Osborn
> San Jose, CA
> '68 2L DATSFUN
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Hall, Phillip" <Phillip.B.Hall@MSFC.NASA.GOV>
> To: "Roadsters (E-mail)" <Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 7:10 AM
> Subject: It comes down to new tires
>
>
> > Hey fellow Roadster dudes and dudets
> >
> > Well, just found out my wife's employer is going under and she would
like
> to
> > try being a stay-at-home mom for a while.
> >
> > Sell her new car, son (previous marriage) moves in (no child support),
> take
> > daughter out of daycare = money ahead.
> >
> > Dumping new car = need to use Roadster as a daily driver = YIPPEE!!
> >
> > Daily driver = wife approved new tire purchase.
> >
> > Soooo, I am looking at Kumho ECSTA HP4 716 ($36.00) and Sumitomo HTP 200
> > ($38.00) on Tire Rack. Keep in mind I need to buy cheap tires -
> 195/60-14.
> > Does anyone have experience with these or other tires in this price
range?
> > I have also been looking at 195/65-14 which more closely matches the dia
> of
> > original. With a 4 speed, the extra dia is nice at highway speeds.
> Anyone
> > driving on 195/65-14's?
> >
> > Thanks!!
> >
> > Phil
> > SEROC
> >
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