Re: replacements for P700Z's?

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Dave Eaton wrote:

> anyone have any recommendations for a good replacement tyre for the p700z?
> much as i'd like them (better than the re71's on my old '85 ur-q, and when warm
> a formidable combination) and would like to continue with them on the ur-q, they
> are hard to find and extremely expensive.  has anyone had any experience of
> the a008 vs the dunlop sp8000 vs the newer pirelli's?

I've had SP8000 (205/55/16) for 2 years now and they are
the_best_tarmac_tyres I've evere ridden on, wet or dry. I would place
008 second. Pirellis do not have as much wet traction, as well as
Michelins. Contis wear out in no time. I have no personal experience
with RE71.
SP8000 are also suprisingly long lasting and quiet for a compound with
this much grip. Will be buying them again this spring.

Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ