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Old 07-17-2017, 12:07 PM   #18
JayG
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Originally Posted by Jamesp View Post
I put on Michelin Pilot Sports when bought new tyres. I quite like them. Only problem with the Michelins is after 30k miles they are 75% gone. The correct spelling of tyre got me thinking. I grew up where one bought "tie-errs" (spelled "tires"), and now live where they are "tars" (spelled "tires"). Its amazing this forum can bring together two nations divided by a common language.
if you are getting 30k+miles on a set of performance tires, your are doing great!!
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