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lol. Expecting 4-6" of accumulating snow tonite. The Subaru got its Michelins back about a 1/2 hour ago too....not P Sports though-- X-ice.
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Uniroyal Rainsport 3. Superb on wet roads, and the universally preferred AutoX tyre in the UK( we are forbidden track tyres in the rules). Don't last long but they are only a mid-price tyre.
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When I moved out from their house I spent almost all my cash resources moving 900 miles to a strange new city to get a job. My first week at work I had less than 15 bucks in my checking account and no savings. So I pretty much started life as an adult with 15 bucks, and waiting for payday. It sucked, but it was the best I could do at the time. Dad shook my hand and mom hugged me when I left. They gave me all their love, and waved goodby.
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My comments should have been in green towards Ziggy based on what he has said in other threads.
No way was I commenting on anyone spending any amount of $ on tires, they are very expensive now a days. I started with my employer making $8 an hour over 20 years ago and have done well. By no means would I ever disparage anyone for what they are buying. That is something Ziggy does. I have MSPC's on my 911 and they are good tires I agree. Last edited by 911boost; 10-21-2020 at 07:14 AM.. |
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If you spend extra money anywhere on your vehicle, tires are the place to do it.
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I took it, but was confused by all the mixed messaging.
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Next time just say: Silly you, spent your Covid-19 check all in one place. In bold green. Hard to do on a cell phone, much easier with laptop and a mouse.
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I'm a big fan. Have them on my Cayman and Cayenne. I even put 275/50-20 on my old Silverado pickup. I had been using Kumhos on the truck for years but I didn't go by the treadwear indicators on the Kumhos for replacement time, I went by when my truck would change lanes on the highway in the rain on it's own! The Michelins could be run past the wear bars and still stick in the rain.
I just did a track day with the Michelins on my Cayman a couple weeks ago and they still look OK after eight 20 minute sessions.
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Brigestone S-04 on my Cayman. The Macan has some sort of mountainy truck tire that I dont' care about .
The S-04s are the best tires I've experienced. They wear fast, so they have to be changed every year due to wear and hardening from heat cycling. But who the hell cares, it's worth it. |
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Michelin Sport Cup 2s for my Pcar.. love them...
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20" are on back order. I placed my order today for the Cayenne. All I am looking for is a quieter ride at 55-75MPH. The drone on the Toyo Proxes S/T at 55-70 is almost unbearable.
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My only concern was she didn't check pressure regularly and there had been a problem with both OEM and the aftermarket TPM sensors put in. Later discovered only 15psi in one with a nail. The sidewall looked perfect and the car drove completely the same with no pull. Normally a person can sense a 5-10 psi difference easily. I read an internet blip that they changed that tires formula a few years back, but this is unconfirmed. idk.
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Tires and your Battery are 2 areas never a good idea to skimp on.........
but, to many people, they only know tires to be round and black, and want 80,000 miles out of a hard hard compound that lasts, but isn't sticky in the least.
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Not sports car related but I recently purchased a set of six used wheels/tires for my dually and the tires are Michelin XPS RIB . They are 235/85x16 and 10 ply !!! The previous owner had a front end alignment issue so the two fronts need to be replaced .
I made some phone calls today to local tire shops two tires mounted and balanced out the door with tax $601.00 ......... Yikes 😁 . I am glad the rear four tires are in good shape . I did find them cheaper online I will see if local will match the price . This will be my first set of Michelins in a long time . Will see if they are worth the price . |
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Backorder on Pilot Sport A/S for Cayennes with no line of sight on restocking...
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I would think Bridgestone has something available and I wouldn't consider them a down grade . They make fine tires also .
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