[DeTomaso] Seeking Tire Advice

[Torbjørn Harlem]

Pirelli stills have them

Torbjorn


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Finch" <fresnofinches at aol.com>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 6:16 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Seeking Tire Advice


> 2511 needs new tires.
> 
> I've been running Michelin Pilot Sports in 245/45x16" and 335/35x17".  
> Happy with the sizes, fitment and intend to make no changes.
> 
> BUT, Michelin no longer makes this specific series. As it turns out,  
> unless I want DOT-legal street/track tires, which will give me one or  
> two years use at best, apparently NO manufacturer makes matching-tread  
> tires in these two sizes.
> 
> So to keep these sizes, tread pattern will differ. This is not a deal- 
> killer for me.
> 
> I am now looking at Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 tires for the front and  
> Michelin Pilot Sport2 tires for the rear. Tread styles are cousins to  
> each other, more so than using the PS2 with any other front tire. And  
> perhaps handling characteristics are closer being they are from the  
> same manufacturer.
> 
> The SX MXX3 appears to be discontinued but seems to still be available  
> at some outlets.
> 
> Both are high-speed rated, both have 10/32" tread depth, and have  
> tread-wear ratings of 140/220 F/R, which is a lot better than the  
> 30/40 ratings of the DOT track tires.
> 
> Anyone have feedback on any of this?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Larry
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