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Old 2008-09-24, 05:30 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by knucklesplitter View Post
Ewww, they didn't do so hot on the TireRack.com ratings.

There are not many "rebranded" Michelin tires. They are expensive for a reason, not just the name. They usually have better tread compounds and designs, more and/or better plys, better beads, more complex sidewalls. Basically it is a more complicated tire to build and it is built to higher standards on top of that.
Yeah, I kinda always filed Michelins under "you get what you pay for". I know those Pilot Sport Cups are fucking awesome tires. Worth every penny even at $1000+ a set.
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