Re: spider tires

[Jan Czaban <dk715@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had 185/65/14 HR pirelli P6 sumer tires as previous set on a 71 spider,
didn't need first gear, car bottomed out and had all sorts of handling
issues. they stuck to the road though. Current set, i managed to find
Bridgestone Potenza's in 185/70 14 HR. They don't quite stick to the road as
well as the P6s BUT the car handles perfecty, does not bottom out over
bumps, no body complaints, good road clearance, don't need engine skid grate
anymore etc. The larger tires give more of a period look to the car. advice
is to stick with the 185/70 14 HR despite problems in finding the correct
tire size.

>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:22:37 -0400
>From: "Chris Sasso" <Chris.Sasso@domain.elided>
>Subject: Spider tires

>Hi All,

>I know this has been covered before but the advice in the archives was
>not consistent.  It is time to put new tires on my '87 Spider and wanted
>some input on size.  I have Centerline's performance springs which
>lowers the car about an inch.  My Spider is not my daily driver and I
>occasionally autocross so I want a sticky tire.  I have the five star
>Campagnola's so I think my choices are 185 70 14, 195 65 14, or 205 60
>14.  I would like to go with the 205 or maybe 195 and I am thinking
>about the Yokohama ES 100 in 205 or Bridgestone RE950 in the 195.  Has
>anyone had problems with the 205 and rubbing, and does anyone have
>experience with these Yokohamas? Any other recommended tires in 185,
>195, or 205?  Tire choices were limited in the 185 size but is the 205
>or 195 too much tire for the car.  Currently I have 185 65 which were
>put on by the PO in '96.

>Thanks,
>Chris
>Miami, FL
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