What tires for stock 1985 12A?
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What tires for stock 1985 12A?
So I recently acquired a 1985 Mazda Rx-7 12A that was abandoned and has been sitting for 5+ years. Car is pretty much stock. All 4 tires are completely shot, 185/70R13's on it. I thought I'd just go ahead and put some brand new 185/70r13 michelin's on it but I was told that that size is discontinued and im finding out tires are actually a bit hard to find. I dont plan on modifying the car a whole lot (a least not for awhile). So what would be a good basic everyday tire? I do live where the roads are a bit curvy so I'd like something that handles decent. Are there alternatives to the 185/70r13 that would work? Any other brands out there besides michelin that have proven to be reliable and well-made?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can share!
Thanks in advance for any advice you can share!
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I just went through this. I ended up getting Zenna Sport tires. No idea who really makes them.
After I purchased these Zenna's I found these on eBay.
185/70-13 FALKEN SINCERA SN-828 70R R13 TIRES
$265.00 FREE SHIP
The Zenna's seem ok but not like the old Good Year GTs I had on there.
After I purchased these Zenna's I found these on eBay.
185/70-13 FALKEN SINCERA SN-828 70R R13 TIRES
$265.00 FREE SHIP
The Zenna's seem ok but not like the old Good Year GTs I had on there.
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I've got the Falkens on my car right now. They are decent tires but seem to wear quickly. They look like they are barely going to make it to 20k miles so I've been looking for replacements too. It also looks like Falken doesn't make that size anymore and what is being sold is remaining stock. Tirerack offers two different Kumhos in that size and I was leaning towards trying one of them.
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All the tires you can find in 13" like the Kumhos, Zennas, and Faulkens are basic all weather tires.
I know some folks that run the Kumhos and like em. They are not performance tires at all.
The only way you can get nice performance tires is to go to 205/60R13 in an RDOT like Hoosier
or Toyo, which run about $150 per tire.
I know some folks that run the Kumhos and like em. They are not performance tires at all.
The only way you can get nice performance tires is to go to 205/60R13 in an RDOT like Hoosier
or Toyo, which run about $150 per tire.
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All the tires you can find in 13" like the Kumhos, Zennas, and Faulkens are basic all weather tires.
I know some folks that run the Kumhos and like em. They are not performance tires at all.
The only way you can get nice performance tires is to go to 205/60R13 in an RDOT like Hoosier
or Toyo, which run about $150 per tire.
I know some folks that run the Kumhos and like em. They are not performance tires at all.
The only way you can get nice performance tires is to go to 205/60R13 in an RDOT like Hoosier
or Toyo, which run about $150 per tire.
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what do you think of this one i found on ebay:
185/70-13 Toyo Extensa A/S 85S BSW Passenger Tire
toyo a decent tire arent they? And the price seems right too
185/70-13 Toyo Extensa A/S 85S BSW Passenger Tire
toyo a decent tire arent they? And the price seems right too
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The Kumhos are sold by tirerack and the price isn't too bad.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...inLoadRating=S
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...inLoadRating=S
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It doesn't much matter. I'd look at them all and buy the one with the most solid looking outside shoulder. That's what will give you best turn in. Beyond that, I can't imagine being so much difference. And the all season crappo tires will be more fun and make you a better driver, truth be told.
You're not going for lap times, are you?
You're not going for lap times, are you?
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As I understand it, Federal makes their 595 tires in the 205/60r13 size. I think they're only available from Legends car dealers in North America. They're supposed to be fairly cheap, grippy, and last reasonably well.
I plan to buy a set of them when spring rolls around.
I plan to buy a set of them when spring rolls around.
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Thanks