Dunlop SP8000 vs. Bridgestone RE730 for Audi Coupe GT

Rob Andrews randrews at austin.rr.com
Tue Apr 24 02:18:09 EDT 2001


The bridgestone will grip better but they will be more noisy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Huw Powell
> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 1:23 AM
> To: RJA
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Dunlop SP8000 vs. Bridgestone RE730 for Audi Coupe GT
> 
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> 
> RJA wrote:
> > 
> > I am considering either the Dunlop SP8000's or Bridgestone RE730's in a
> > 205/50ZR15 on 15x7 rims for my '83 Coupe GT.  Any potential clearance
> > problems? 
> 
> should be ok, depending on the wheel offset... 45 might be an issue, 40
> ok, 35 fine.
> 
> you might get some rubbing in the rear if you load up the car with
> passengers and do some bumpy driving.
> 
> -- 
> Huw Powell
> 
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> 
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