DeTomaso Mailing List: May 2000, Message #194

Dave,

What size(s) were you looking for?

Richard Barkley


> 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