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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