I've got the tire decision down to 2.

[AvanishV]

OK. Wet traction is not a concern to me at all since I have another car to drive when it rains.

I've narrowed it down to the

Dunlop SP8000's and Bridgestone RE71's (and maybe the RE730's).

I want to thank everyone for their help on my other posts about this tire decision.

Once again, these tires need to be in 205/50-15. Let me get the final vote on what you guys think I should get.

------------------
1995 Integra GSR
JR Supercharger (6 psi), HO fuel pump, RS*R Header, Thermal R&D Exhaust, Iceman Intake, Neuspeed Front Tower Bar, Type-R Rear Swaybar, Short Shifter

[Turismo]

I have the RE-71 and would highly recommend them, although I haven't tried the Dunlop's. I have had Dunlop tires on several other vehicles and never was too impressed with these other models. The price was a determining factor for me also. They hook up! I used to be able to roast the stock rubber anytime, but now they don't just spin due to traction and now my clutch is the weak link. Dry traction is great, Wet is great, Snow SUCKS! If snow driving is at all a consideration I would think twice about the Bridgestone's.

------------------
'96 JRSC GSR Sedan (Black Currant Pearl)
AEM CAI / PMS / J&S Safeguard / Vortech Fuel Rail / Autometer Boost/Vac, Fuel Pressure (Dual Pillar) / Walbro HO Pump / Billstien Shocks / H&R OE Sports / Skunk2 Rear Swaybar / 3pc DC Sports Tie Bars / Bridgestone RE-71 Potenzas

[code10-54]

avanish: whaz UP!--hey mann, both them f--k'n tires are discontinued shitz! but, yeah, ya probably can still get those from Discount Tire and Tire Rack. i've had the SP8000 and they hella grip on the dry and decent in the wet plus they don't be cup'n on the freak'n edges like some of them cheapazz shitz like (Nittos) and one of the longest wear hi-po tires i've seen...btw: the SP9000s replaced the 8000s hella long time ago. almost forgot them tires are directional tires so ya better make sure that monkey tire freak installs that rubber going the f--k'n right way!

peace.

[This message has been edited by code10-54 (edited April 16, 2000).]

[AllMotor+]

Code 10-54,
What part of the ghetto are you from?
I've seen a few of your past posts and I can only understand 1/2 of your writing. But, I agree the Dunlop 8000 are now 9000, however, they are diffinatelly excellent tires, I'd have to recommend the TOYO Proxies - "the only way to fly" - are tight.

AND - worth the money.

------------------
Much love to the imports

[Holden]

Keep in mind the Dunlop SP-9000 is designed for more "all around" performance than the SP-8000 was. i.e. SP-9000 better in the rain than SP-8000, but SP-8000 better on dry pavement than the SP-9000.

I would not get the SP-9000 unless you want the extra safety in the rain.

Greg

[AvanishV]

Well, it looks like I'm leaning toward the RE71's if I can find them. The tire rack compared the RE71's with the SP8000's and the RE71's performed considerably better in the dry. So that'll be what I'm going to go with.

As far as the RE730's is concerned, although the retailers say it shows the same dry traction characteristics as the RE71's, I find that impossible since it's a much longer lasting tire. So I'll wait for it to be proven before I buy something like that.

------------------
1995 Integra GSR
JR Supercharger (6 psi), HO fuel pump, RS*R Header, Thermal R&D Exhaust, Iceman Intake, Neuspeed Front Tower Bar, Type-R Rear Swaybar, Short Shifter

[Turismo]

You won't be disapointed. Best tire for the price I've ever had.

[AvanishV]

I just got off the phone with the tire rack and they're strongly pushing the 730's. They said they just did a test of the 730's vs. SP8000's vs. Comp T/A ZR and the 730's won in every category. They said the reason for it's dry traction similarity to the 71's and longer tread life is due to a new compound that was just introduced.

They said the 71's are a great tire but it's technology was outdated and the 730's are better in every category including wet traction, dry traction, handling, noise, and comfort.

So now the decision remains. Take a chance on the unproven 730's or go with the much quicker wearing, traction-proven, RE71's.

------------------
1995 Integra GSR
JR Supercharger (6 psi), HO fuel pump, RS*R Header, Thermal R&D Exhaust, Iceman Intake, Neuspeed Front Tower Bar, Type-R Rear Swaybar, Short Shifter