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Old 10-29-2002 | 02:36 PM
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I would like to hear from anyone you has knowledge about the Dunlop SP Sport A2 all season tire.
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Old 10-29-2002 | 03:11 PM
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I'm not familiar with that particular model but I have to say Dunlop tires kick major ass. We would all be happy if Acura ditched the crap stock michelans and used dunlop for their tires instead!
Old 10-29-2002 | 04:23 PM
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from what i read they are very good, but screech in hard corners -which i think is normal for all season tires.
dunlop is a respectable brand
Old 10-29-2002 | 04:41 PM
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I had Dunlop D60 A2 tires on my last car ('93 Vigor). They were OK, but when they wore out I ended up replacing them with the Bridgestone Turanza Revos.

IMO the Bridgestones had better traction, especially in wet weather and they were quieter.
Old 10-29-2002 | 05:06 PM
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I have 215/50-17 Dunlop SP4000 A2's on CL-S rims...They cost $140 each and i love them. Grip and wet traction is markedly better than the OEM Michelins, not excellent but worth the price. On hard corners I do get some squeal but its very acceptable as well as the treadwear.
Old 10-29-2002 | 05:28 PM
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I went from stock tires to Dunlop Sport A2's and the difference is night and day. They squeal a lot less the the stock tires, and I got mine for a decent price ($72 from tirerack.com - less than stock!). I havent had them that long so I dont know how the wear will be though.
Old 10-29-2002 | 05:29 PM
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Dunlop SPa2

Said tire is a best buy from Consumers Report this November per an article I read from a tire magazine.
Even better than the MXV4 from Michelin.
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Old 10-29-2002 | 11:54 PM
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They are good tires... have them on anohter car for about 3-4k miles.... very good in the rain and they grip pretty decent on dry pavement. They might spin out pretty easily in the rain, though ya shouldnt be trying to accelerate to hard in the rain, but as far as lateral grip and not hydroplaning, they are very good.
Old 10-30-2002 | 11:56 AM
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Just bought them for my TL. Michelins were lousy. The A2's are fantastic in the rain. Bought a slightly larger tire too. Looks much better.
Old 10-30-2002 | 07:34 PM
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Just bought them for my TL. Michelins were lousy. The A2's are fantastic in the rain. Bought a slightly larger tire too. Looks much better.
Did you get 225/55R16's?
Old 10-31-2002 | 03:04 PM
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Thanks for all the information. I decided to stay with the 205-60-16 which has a diameter of 25.7 in. The 225-55-16 has tha same diameter but will not give me the traction I require for the Nova Scotia Canada winter.
Old 11-01-2002 | 12:35 PM
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Did you get 225/55R16's?



Strannik, yes, those are the size I bought. Slight increase in size, no rubbing or ABS problems. A good buy.
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