Re: Deal on SP8000s

[Bob <mx@snet.net>]

Joshua Flax wrote:
> 
> Bob,
> 
> Been putting SP8000's on my 90 20v for several years now, and I love them.
> Unfortunately the better tires for dry weather were the Sport M2 (or
> something), with those shoes on the car was practically glued to on-ramps at
> 65 mph.  quite amazing.  Drawback is that I went through a whole set in 12
> months.  The SP8000's are far better in the snow and inclement weather, so
> I've been 'sticking' with them thus far; I must say, though, I have never
> experienced the dead spot/flat spot problem.  I HAVE bent four speedline
> rims (one so bad it cracked), and I'm not quite sure what to do with those
> (separate issue).  Only thing about the SP8000s - and I drive a bit more
> tamely now in my old age - but I still seem to need a new set about every 18
> months, max.  Is that normal??
> 
>

Ive never driven the 20V in the snow, but its good to know its shoes
will do OK if I ever have to! 18 months isnt too bad if you do a lot of
miles, its about how long it takes me (35K+ miles a year) so that isnt
terrible. Im not easy on tires either for the most part..!

Bob