[urq] Re: Dunlop SP 9000

[Brandon Rogers]

Well 215/50 15 is the stock factory spec'd size for the 15x8..so I suppose
yes.  The 215/50 will of course have a slightly smaller diameter
(what....5mm??) than the 225....which even seems kinda small in comparison
to contemporary cars.  I know that doesn't really matter, but the bigger
diameter should give a nicer ride over bumpy roads....for whatever that may
be worth.... And speedo accuracy is not an issue IMO.  I think with the
225/50 my speedo still reads right on...based on my experience driving past
those radar speed signs they put in neighborhoods and by construction zones
and stuff....

Brandon
'84 ur

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wolff" <wolff at turboquattro.com>
To: "Brandon Rogers" <brogers at terrix.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 7:56 PM
Subject: Re: [urq] Re: Dunlop SP 9000


> wouldn't the 215/5-15's be a better fit as far as diameter goes?
> (I am thinking of mounting up some Fuch)
> Wolff
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Brandon Rogers" <brogers at terrix.com>
> To: "Urq List" <urq at audifans.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 1:43 PM
> Subject: [urq] Re: Dunlop SP 9000
>
>
> > Here's my thought process on this question.  Tire Rack has them on
> CLEARANCE in size 215/50 ZR 15 for $78...I was thinking it might be good
to
> go to the stock tire size (I've been running SP 8000 225/50 ZR 15 on
15x8s)
> to rid the car of tramlining, which is much better now than before....but
> I'm just thinking....maybe if the tires got absolute rave reviews it would
> be worthwhile....
> >
> > i think I'm still leaning towards not getting them...So far it seems
they
> are awesome in rain, but so-so in dry- no better than SP 8000.  Here in
> Denver we don't get much rain....
> >
> > As a side note, you gotta love reviews that say how bad a Z-rated tire
is
> in the snow..well jeez it's a _performance_ tire forchrisakes!!! Duhhh!!!!
> ....some people.
> >
> > Brandon
> >
> >   ----- Original Message ----- 
> >   From: Brandon Rogers
> >   To: Urq List
> >   Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 1:49 PM
> >   Subject: Dunlop SP 9000
> >
> >
> >   Can anybody supply any testimonials WRT to Dunlop SP 9000 tires for
> summer use?  I've had several sets of SP 8000s on the 15x8 Ronals.
> >
> >   TIA
> >
> >   Brandon
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