Difference in Tires

[Hal Taylor <taylor@domain.elided>]

Steve writes about having replaced his original (?) Michelin 185/70-14's
with 195/65-14 P4000's.  I don't know much about the P4000, but I think
the change in size is a step in the right direction.  I recently reshod
my spider with 195/60-14 P600's (not my first choice, but got 'em real
cheap) and am happy with the overall "feel" of the tire, much of which I
attribute to change in width/profile.  I think the difference in overall
diameter (and hence, speedo accuracy) is pretty negligible.  Based on
what I've read here, 195/60-14's and 205/60-14's will also work on the
6x14 rims.  My next purchase will probably be 195/60-14 Yoko AVSi.

But Steve, what do you mean by "squeal"?  And how many miles do you have
on the tires; are they broken in yet?

Perhaps someone out there has more familiarity with P4000's, and talk
more authoritatively about the particular tire.  But I would encourage
you to use 195's over the stock 1985.

Good luck.

Hal Taylor
'86 spider veloce "Strega"
Venice, CA

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