RX-7 tire recommendations?

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3 total messages Started by Andrew W. Rogers Wed, 04 Dec 1985 13:16

#220

Author: Andrew W. Rogers
Date: Wed, 04 Dec 1985 13:16

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I have a '79 Mazda RX-7 which is about due for its third set of tires.  Any
recommendations?  I'm currently using Michelin XZX's which I'm none too
fond of - they tend to accentuate the car's tail-happiness.

Pointers to comparison tests of tires (especially where the test car is an
RX-7) would be especially appreciated.

Andrew W. Rogers

Re: RX-7 tire recommendations?

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Author: Craig Levin
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 1985 20:18

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I have had great results with two sets of RIKEN 195/70 HR 13
tires on our '79.  The original Bridgestones only lasted 33K
miles.  The first set of RIKENs lasted 44K, and we have 40K on
the second set.  The 195s fit on the standard Aluminum wheels and
fit under the wheel well with a set of chains.  Not to mention
the enhanced handling of the wider tire.  < NO! We do not want to
discuss that topic!>

Re: RX-7 tire recommendations?

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Author: Rob Akers
Date: Mon, 09 Dec 1985 21:30

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> I have a '79 Mazda RX-7 which is about due for its third set of tires.  Any
> recommendations?  I'm currently using Michelin XZX's which I'm none too
> fond of - they tend to accentuate the car's tail-happiness.
> 
> Pointers to comparison tests of tires (especially where the test car is an
> RX-7) would be especially appreciated.
> 
> Andrew W. Rogers


About a year and a half ago, Car and Driver (or maybe Road and Track ) ran an
article comparing the performance of a number of different tires.  They tested
tires using a Honda Prelude and a Mazda RX-7 and commented on how certain
tires affected the handling characteristics of each car.  I can't remember the
exact issue but I think the cover had a picture of a 2 seater convertible  
with the caption "Is this $8500 Ford in your future?".

Rob Akers

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