[MSCW list] MSCW Digest, Vol 65, Issue 11

Fri Jan 21 02:10:41 CET 2011

OK, great thread RE: Sticky tires, but I don't feel like installing 19 inch wheels on my '90 Miata.  (I can't even picture such.)  Does anyone know of some good, sticky, DOT legal tires that will fit a 14 inch wheel?  I didn't think so.  I'm willing to go up to 15 inch, but I really don't want to go beyond that - much more is overkill, unless all you want is looks.  I just want good stick, and I'm perfectly willing to drive slower when it's slippery out, or take the day off from work if there's a couple of inches of snow.

                                                                                                             --Jack M. & KANSEI ('90 Miata)

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   1. RX-8 R3 Track Tires (Michael Charles Gross)
  2. Re: MX-5 Manual Transmission Fluid Find (John Sigler)

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ate: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:54:11 -0800 (PST)
rom: Michael Charles Gross <michaelcharlesgross at yahoo.com>
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JBecker,
I assume you will use these tires only for track days, including driving to and 
rom the track.  If so, then you'll want separate wheels, and there's no reason 
o stick with the 19s that come on the R3.  18s and even 17s will give you more 
ptions and, importantly, save weight.  I don't believe the brakes on the R3 are 
bigger than on the other RX-8s, so fit should not be a problem.  Do you want 
rue DOT R-compounds that can be driven on the street---in other words, have 
read---or just very, very sticky street tires?
DOT R-comps with tread I'd consider are the Nitto NT01 (I have a set of these), 
oyo RA1, and Toyo R888.  The tripple-8s are allegedly stickier than the RA1s, 
ut don't last as long.  For track days, the RA1 or NT01 may be a better 
hoice. 
For extreme-performance street tires, there are even more choices, including 
okohama Advan Neova AD08 (I have a set), Hankook Ventus R-S3 (I have a set), 
unlap Direzza Star Specs, Toyo R1Rs, and others.  The R1Rs are said to be very 
ticky but wear faster than the others in this class.
Most or all of these tires are available in 17- or 18-inch sizes in widths of 
45 or 255 with profiles that will give you a very similar outside diameter to 
hat of your stock wheels and tires. Here's an excellent tool for comparing 
ifferent sizes:  http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
One of the best places to shop for wheels and tires for the RX-8 (and all 
iatas, and Mazda3s) is Goodwin Racing.  Brian Goodwin has a good selection and 
s very responsive to questions on his forum.
Tires for the RX-8: 
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Parts/RX8/Wheels-Tires/Tires.html?id=2eQi4AR8
Wheels for the RX-8: 
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Parts/RX8/Wheels-Tires/Wheels.html?id=2eQi4AR8

f you want to talk wheels and tires in more detail, give me shout.
Lastly, let me know if you ever decide to sell the car.  I'll be shopping for a 
sed R3 sometime in the future.
Michael

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All,
I'd like some advice on the following:
1. Wiper Blade Replacements: As you may know, you cannot purchase  actual 
lade replacements anymore, you have to buy the wiper blade frame  assembly.  
his is kind of expensive as the blade assembly costs $  9.00 - $ 11.00 
ollars each.  Calculate two cars, four wipers, replacing  every 6 months and 
ou will wind up spending over $88.00/ year vs. under for $40  per year for 
eplacing blades only.
ith that said, has anyone found a supplier that offers replacement  wiper 
lades only? 
s there a supplier that produces a wonder blade that lasts forever?
2. Track Tires: I'm not having any success in finding DOT track tires that  
ill allow me to drive to a track event (Mazda Drivers for example), 
articipate  and then drive home.  The problem is the Mazda RX8/R3 has 
45/40/R19 
wheels  and I've not been able to find a DOT track tire to meet those specs. 
 Advice appreciated.
3. Available for sale $250.00 , Four, 1988 RX7 convertible 15" wheels with  
oosier track tires already mounted and used at just one MDA event for a  
aturday only.  
Thanks, 
JBecker
04-3s
09-RX8/R3
he dearly departed:
81-RX7/GS
88-Rx7/Convertible
89-626 Turbo-5-door
99 B-2500

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ate: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:57:19 -0500
rom: John Sigler <jsigler at toast.net>
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All,
ave been doing research on manual transmission fluid to replace the factory
luid to improve shifting in the '06-'10 MX-5's. Redline did a great job in
y '91 NA, but apparently further degrades the NC/D's. The consensus winner
n the forums is Motorcraft Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid, part
umber XTM-5Q-QS, which Ford gets from a German manufacturer for some of
heir SVT setups. But, unfortunately it's $20+ a quart and not stocked by
ost Ford dealers. One of the dealers referred me to J.K. Autoparts which
as 9 stores throughout Northern Virginia. The closest to me (Lorton) got
he fluid from their warehouse in two hours and sold it to me for $13.12 a
uart! A find for anyone in the area who needs this particular MTO.
ohn Sigler
pingfield
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