Re: Time for New Tires on the NC. Ideas?

John McGaw wrote:
> Well, the second set of Michelins on the '06 Sport has come to the 
> end of its useful life at less than 28K miles. Obviously pretty bad 
> tread life. It seems providential that the government wants to give 
> me $600 so that I will feel stimulated. A free new set of tires 
> would be stimulating enough so that is what I intend to spend it on. 
> I've been considering trying a set of Eagle F1 All Season tires this 
> time. They are $114 each at TireRack.com and there is a $50 rebate 
> per set going on. Any clues as to how well these tires are likely to 
> work? Stock size, stock wheels, fairly energetic driving. on paper 
> the specs seem good but you know how that usually goes...

You might want to take a few moments to look at tirerack.com - they'll 
give you a *lot* of suggestions for new tires.

Are you sure you want to go with all-seasons?  I've had a lot more fun 
with 4 high-performance summer tires and 4 Blizzaks for winter. And 
Tire Rack does offer wheel/tire packages at very reasonable prices.

No connection, just a satisfied customer.  And that's for both Miatas 
that have owned me so far! <g>

Iva & Vixen
2004 Classic Red
No more winkin' Miata