I've currently got Bridgestone S-02 Pole Position (225/50ZR16) tires on 3rd Gen Mazda RX-7 16x8 rims... my front 2 tires R literally slicks now & completely bald w/ 1 of my rear completely flat and very lil tread.

I loved the tires so much I just couldn't bear 2 replace them, but the flat is now forcing me 2. Well now I'm going 2 & I've got some Q's & could really use your recommendations. B4 the S02's, I always got Michellins & care VERY much about performance/traction in the rain as I'm in South FL & it likes 2 rain a bunch.

1.) I've currently got 225/50ZR16's & my speedometer is 5mph faster than actual speed... what tire size can I select that will help lessen/eliminate this diff?

2.) I'll be dropping my car probably 2 - 3" on some Shunk2/Koni Yellow's... given the width of the tire (8"), do I need 2 stay under a given tiresize to clear the fenders/wheel wells?

3.) Longevity, longevity, longevity... I need some tires w/ some longevity. Like I said, I'm used 2 Michellin 80k mile tires and burned my S02 puppies in just over 20k miles (I had fun & would recommend it 2 any1). I realize that I'll B giving up the ZR rating, but I need tires that will last me a long time as I drive 35k miles each year @ the least. Tire recommendation that will LAST me that's good in rain remember?

4.) Of course I'm looking 4 some good value & am def looking 4 a good price. Don't want cheap a** plastic BFBadRich tires, looking 4 a Michellin quality @least but w/ some good bang 4 buck. Suggestions?!?

Thanx guys, I appreciate it... your quick response is appreciated as I've gotsta put them on B4 THIS Friday so I can drive my car up 2 TN (& renew my 8 month old tags).

P.S.
My flat tire, the bald pics didn't come out well.


Thanx as always!
- J :thumbsup