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Old 06-12-2009, 12:21 AM
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Old 06-12-2009, 02:34 PM
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still waiting for the 18x650 high rear tire in 320 or above!

let me know when Michelin actually sells what they list in the chart instead of hoarding them for "special" people
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still waiting for the 18x650 high rear tire in 320 or above!

let me know when Michelin actually sells what they list in the chart instead of hoarding them for "special" people
In what chart?

You can get the 30/65s that are 12.5" wide. Michelin recommends a 13" wheel for that tire. What size wheels do you have?

I have no idea what you mean about 'special' people.

The C6.Rs run the exact same sizes.

They sell these sizes because that's what works best on GT1 cars.

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In what chart?

You can get the 30/65s that are 12.5" wide. Michelin recommends a 13" wheel for that tire. What size wheels do you have?

I have no idea what you mean about 'special' people.

The C6.Rs run the exact same sizes.

They sell these sizes because that's what works best on GT1 cars.

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My Dunlops are 300/650 front (11" wheel) and 330/650 rear (13" wheel) and find they work awesome....what can you substitute?

what sizes do C6.R's run?
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My Dunlops are 300/650 front (11" wheel) and 330/650 rear (13" wheel) and find they work awesome....what can you substitute?

what sizes do C6.R's run?
Sorry, I just don't have the 330/65 and that would be way too big for the Michelins anyway. Michelins measure a little different.

The best setup is the 31/71 rear. As I've said before they make the tires taller now and this tire requires a 13" tire to fill out.

The compound is the best available. What class do you run?

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Sorry, I just don't have the 330/65 and that would be way too big for the Michelins anyway. Michelins measure a little different.

The best setup is the 31/71 rear. As I've said before they make the tires taller now and this tire requires a 13" tire to fill out.

The compound is the best available. What class do you run?

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As I told you before, I cannot get a 710 tall tire in the rear....the last time I tried it tore the hell out of my fender and liner....cost me over $1000 to repair and I do not want to change the stance (ride height) of the car as it is setup the way I like it....

NASA TTR/SU class

Michelin lists a 33/65-18 in the chart but do not make them available to anyone but 'special' people so I quickly lost interest in Michelin....if your not sure what chart, PM me with your email address and I will email it to you....Hoosier has a new race slick out to compete with the Michelins so I might give them a try since they have sizing to fit my needs and are more than willing to work with weekend racers...

Thanks Mike
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As I told you before, I cannot get a 710 tall tire in the rear....the last time I tried it tore the hell out of my fender and liner....cost me over $1000 to repair and I do not want to change the stance (ride height) of the car as it is setup the way I like it....

NASA TTR/SU class

Michelin lists a 33/65-18 in the chart but do not make them available to anyone but 'special' people so I quickly lost interest in Michelin....if your not sure what chart, PM me with your email address and I will email it to you....Hoosier has a new race slick out to compete with the Michelins so I might give them a try since they have sizing to fit my needs and are more than willing to work with weekend racers...

Thanks Mike
The recommended rim for the 30/65 is a 13. For the 27/65 it's an 11" wheel. Exactly the same wheel sizes you have. They aren't too tall and are the softest fastest compounds you can get.

That's what I would do.
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Mike- I was just checking your website for A6 prices in 275/40-17 and I didn't see any way to determine shipping costs. Can you tell me the rates for 4 of these shipped to 98513 (Lacey WA)??

TIA
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Originally Posted by bowmanized
The recommended rim for the 30/65 is a 13. For the 27/65 it's an 11" wheel. Exactly the same wheel sizes you have. They aren't too tall and are the softest fastest compounds you can get.

That's what I would do.
How is your recommendation above the same size as 300front and 330rear?

If your going to be in AZ, can you bring tires with you?

Please PM me the cost of the above (2 sets)...need individually pricing too as I go through many more fronts than rears

What about a square setup with 30/65 all around?
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Mike- I was just checking your website for A6 prices in 275/40-17 and I didn't see any way to determine shipping costs. Can you tell me the rates for 4 of these shipped to 98513 (Lacey WA)??

TIA

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