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New rubber: Cooper Cobra XST (longish)
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Posted by SDP (more from SDP) on Mon, 7 Jan 2002 16:39:46 Share Post by Email
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Finally got around to it! Added Cobra XST 205/60/15 91H. Dumped the Michellen.

1. No rubbing and that's with SD springs and 1/4" poly bushing in front.

2. I opted for the 60s and not 55 (or 50)- strickley my choice, cross may tall speed bumps and cobble stone roads in my jurneys.

3. A bit noisier, but nothing too crazy.

Basically I'm happy right now- some higher speed turns felt more secure than the old and the response to quick lane changes is much improved. The Mich were old- may have alot to do with it. Straight and curved braking seemed tight too, but neither were panic stops. I've had Dunlop (D60), Pirelli (P6000) and Yoko's (??) before, but I'll admit, it's tough to compare after so many miles (and climates/roads).

The only thing "funny" I noticed was this sensation that the rear end wanted to flip around after a quick steer-out (out of a turn that is). I'm not sure if the 205 is just too much (with 60 side wall) on a 5.5 rim (Cooper spec says OK to 5.5 rim, but it's the min). Although the sidewall is thicker than the old- it may be bending over the rim and bit and springing back. Or- could be that it's a CV and they are new to me- also opted for 3/4" poly spring bushing in the rear. Probably a bit of each.

My main motivation was some quality, longevity and $$$- In a CV... looking and sounding better is more of my goal (with that said- saving for MSD6BTM).

My .02 on Cooper,

Steve in Tampa
'94 900T CE
120K

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