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Old 12-25-2012, 04:53 PM
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So I decided to treat myself this Christmas, with some new shoes for the 951. Ended up going with the new Michelin Pilot Super sports. 235/40/18 up front, and a 275/35/18 out back, on silver MY02 wheels. Rave reviews all over the place, so we'll see how they do. Car sees pretty much 100% street duty, but hoping to put her through some track days next season.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/8308401966/http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/8308401966/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/, on Flickr



http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/8307351787/http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/8307351787/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/, on Flickr



http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/8307353119/http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/8307353119/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/, on Flickr



And here is the old girl. 55k original miles!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/8308431430/http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfreak81/8308431430/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/speedfreak81/, on Flickr


-Brian
Old 12-25-2012, 06:29 PM
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Man, nice tires! Running those on my buddies CLS63 AMG and they hook up nicely.
Old 12-25-2012, 06:47 PM
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Great looking for a 50 year old!
Old 12-25-2012, 06:59 PM
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Love those wheels, was just cleaning up my work bench and couldn't help but think i cant wait for spring already..

Old 12-25-2012, 10:29 PM
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Very nice!
Old 12-25-2012, 10:51 PM
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I absolutely love those wheels!

Below is Rick Cannell's old car. I modeled my car after this car to a large extent:

Old 12-26-2012, 10:10 AM
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Great wheels. LOVE the color of your car!
Old 12-26-2012, 12:28 PM
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Looks great. Love the color of the car.

Depending on what tire you're coming from will determine how much you like the Pilots. I know a few folks that are really happy with them, but they seem to have a short lifespan.
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Well the car only gets typically 1000-1500 miles put on it a year, so I'm not particularly worried about tread life. With a 300 rating, and the way they are advertised, I was under the assumption they lasted longer than most
Old 12-26-2012, 02:42 PM
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Great looking car, like everything about it. Color is awesome and the wheels go great with it.
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ah love the smell of fresh rubber..nice looking ride..love the ride height..you will enjoy the tires..
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That's an awesome Christmas gift Your car is amazing looking !!
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Originally Posted by ECS Tuning
That's an awesome Christmas gift Your car is amazing looking !!
Thanks!!!



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