Dunlop SP8000 vs. Bridgestone RE730 for Audi Coupe GT

Todd Phenneger tquattroguy at yahoo.com
Wed Apr 25 09:33:08 EDT 2001


Rich,
  Many people run that size tire.  If you have a 35mm offset
then you may rub in back.  But a 40mm or 45mm offset should work
well.  Some 205/50-15's will be fine with 35mm offset, some will
rub a bit.  Its very close.  IF you have 35mm offset and it does
rub you can roll the rear fender lip in a bit.
  As for the tires, Dry grip will be similar, in the wet the
RE-730 will be much better.  Noise I cant comment.  The SP 8000
isnt' to bad.  I've heard some noise complaints about the Re-730
must many people seem to think its wear related.  fairly quiet
when new but as it wears it gets loud I guess. 
Good Luck
  Todd

--- RJA <konecc at snet.net> 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?  Seems like the SP8000's may be quieter and better
> riding, RE730's
> better wet and dry cornering, can anyone offer more insight
> into these?
> Looking for a street tire with decent ride, quiet and good wet
> handling.
> 
> -- Rich
>    '83 Coupe GT
>    konecc at snet.net
> 
> 


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