DeTomaso Mailing List: May 2000, Message #176

I agree.  I just bought a set of the MXX3's and had a tough time finding 
them.  Tire Rack had the 335/35-17's but no 245/45-16's.  Marino and 
Pantera East was able to find a set for the front.  If anyone is having 
trouble finding them, you might give Marino a call.....

JB



At 11:33 PM 05/04/2000 -0400, David Doddek wrote:
>Hey attention.  I went to buy some replacements for my Pilot MXX3 tires.
>Tire rack told me that they are no longer made and they had them on back
>order if they get them at all.  Seems that they are being replaced by the
>Pilot Sport.  The Sport has a better tread rating, a 186mph speed but has
>less dry traction and cost more.  THis means that they will not corner as
>well.  And after the Vegas track, I like the cornering.  I also do not like
>the tread of the Sports.  It just looks out of place.  Wonder what the new
>tire will do to the Vipers .96G lateral.  I found some at Discount tire and
>ordered them right away.  If you like the pilots and want to keep them,
>order them now and get a spare set.
>
>Dave "dissapointed" D
>

John Bentley
Wireless Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc.
408.525.9336