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Does anybody know what the difference is between the Dunlop SP8000E and the SP8000?

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Old 11-18-1999, 04:44 PM
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Does anybody know what the difference is between the Dunlop SP8000E and the SP8000?
 
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Old 11-18-1999, 06:07 PM
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I believe the SP8000E has a silica tread additive and a rim-protect feature
 
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Old 11-18-1999, 06:11 PM
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What does the "silica tread additive" do?
 
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Old 11-18-1999, 06:40 PM
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Default The silica helps in wet performance...I believe...
BTW, DonP's website has a detailed description of the differences...do a search in the archives to get the URL for Don's personal website.

Steve S.
 
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Old 11-18-1999, 08:39 PM
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Default Re: The silica helps in wet performance...I believe...
The silica also reduces rolling resistance, which in turns increases MPG. Car manufacturers typically look for an energy-efficient tire to increase EPA ratings.

Jonathan
 
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Old 11-19-1999, 05:24 AM
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link into Don P's web site for a detailed explanation
 
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Old 11-19-1999, 05:30 AM
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Don P's web site is named "audizone"
 
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Old 11-19-1999, 07:53 AM
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Default Right but they ran into problems several years ago
The did such a good job but the tires became non conductive and hence built up static electricty. People were getting shocked like crazy with the new tires.

Mfrs fixed it by adding more carbon
 
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Old 11-19-1999, 06:34 PM
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Thanks, everything I needed was there.
 
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