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Old 05-23-2003, 09:04 PM
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Question ? Dunlop Sport 8000

Anyone here have experience with Dunlop sport 8000? I am considering a set 305/35-17 for the rear and 275/40-17 for the front. Some of the reviews look good but I'd like any feedback you may have.
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Old 05-24-2003, 12:13 AM
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I've got the Dunlap's and those sizes on my Corvette...Much quieter and better driving than the Goodyears that were stock on the car....
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Old 05-24-2003, 06:39 AM
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I use the Dunlops on my Mustang with great success. Whup M3 BMWs and run with Z06 Vettes. Car is a '66 Mustang with major chassis mods ala late 60s/early 70s T/A cars.

Dry handling is great and wet handling and wear is acceptible. Noise . . . who cares, particularly with a Cobra.

Get the Dunlops.
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Thank you both for your input. This looks like the way I will go. How were they for being true and balancing? The T/A's I will be replacing looked like they needed pounds not ounces to balance...
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Used fewer weights on these tires than on any I ever balanced.
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Thanks for sharing your experience. I have a set on the way
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