TIRE REPLACEMENT brembo package
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#43
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Eric...when I was considering tire sizes on past vehicles, this calculator came in handy to determine profile, etc to get my desired size.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Nice plug for the amazing Miata.net. The Car Talk section there is worth a visit even if you have no intentions of owning a Miata. Many smart, good folks overe there... and a few a-holes too... but it's the internet! What do you expect?
For those of you guys who are burning these tires up with so few miles, how hard are you pushing them? Are you rotating them?
That's pretty absurdly low for a production tire.
I'm not looking forward to the cash layout coming so soon but this thread is helpful. I have had very good luck with Hankook tires on other cars and I would definitely give them another shot for the replacement tires on the GT.
#45
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Put some 275 Hankook v12's on the rear Saturday AM (had to order 255's for front) great look and seems to hook up better aka less spinning. Thanks to all who suggested them, I think for about half the money, I'll end up with similar lifespan and 90%+ grip.
#46
Bullitt Member
Excellent, please post back once you've driven it a couple of weeks to give us an update! I'm thinking going the exact same setup as you once my stockers get worn down.
#48
I have 3 good stock Pirellis if you just need a couple to hold you over.
I'm located up in the Bay Area, so shipping wouldn't be too bad.
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The first hundred mile or so, they would follow grooves in the freeway. It was a little scary. That seems to have passed.
Over all I have Hankooks at all four corners 275s at the rear and 255s up front. Assuming wear is similar or slightly superior to the Pirellis I will be very pleased with the purchase.
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Originally Posted by SD6
Thanks for the update! I think I'm sold - Hankook 275's in rear and 255's in front for me when my stock Goodyears wear out.
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