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After the 2005 USGP, I never could figure out why anyone would buy Michelins anyway

Posted by: ar-Rings on 2008-09-24 17:52:57
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In Reply to: I was in the same boat.I blew through 2 sets of Michelins.I rotated religiously posted by MYD-WGN on 2008-09-24 13:23:00

They specifically manufactured tires for F1 race teams then tell them not to use them. Sounds pretty weak to me. But then I never liked them in the first place.

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I was in the same boat.I blew through 2 sets of Michelins.I rotated religiously - MYD-WGN 2008-09-24 13:23:00 (100 views)

For all my Audi's over the years, the Pilot A/S has been the hands down best A/S tire I've owned - scfan 2008-09-25 22:02:31 (34 views)

After the 2005 USGP, I never could figure out why anyone would buy Michelins anyway - ar-Rings 2008-09-24 17:52:57 (58 views)

Actually, I'm on my 3rd set and have been very happy with them... - tjallroad 2008-09-25 03:28:30 (49 views)

If I didn't log the miles I do that would be okay but when the rate they wear at I need almost 2 - MYD-WGN 2008-09-25 05:18:22 (36 views)

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I've gotten over 30k on both sets but I drive over 50k a year. Pilot a/s are at 45k warranty know - MYD-WGN 2008-09-25 06:51:15 (43 views)

Because they're kicking butt on the R10.Which to me is more important than F1 - MYD-WGN 2008-09-24 20:20:13 (34 views)

Ah, well, hmm - Good point. But, the difference in tire design between LMP1 and F1 cars - ar-Rings 2008-09-25 05:36:45 (36 views)

I think it was better to not use them then endanger people.They could've gone - MYD-WGN 2008-09-25 07:11:48 (26 views)

Very true, not worth safety. All that crap I said and I run on GS-D3's :o\ - ar-Rings 2008-09-25 10:39:16 (16 views)

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