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Re: Tires again ;-)

To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Tires again ;-)
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 15:03:11 -0500
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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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