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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by flsurfkarma
Why the hell would an american company try that out on a GERMAN car? What the hell... Why not try it out on a Mustang or Focus or something....
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by kjd1231
i believe they are open as a demo/prototype... i would expect the production versions to be enclosed

last i read, they were to be open-sidewall with holes in the tread, in an attempt to prevent hydroplaning.
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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Originally posted by flsurfkarma
Why the hell would an american company try that out on a GERMAN car? What the hell... Why not try it out on a Mustang or Focus or something....
They want it to last through the entire life of the tire?
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Originally posted by flsurfkarma
Why the hell would an american company try that out on a GERMAN car? What the hell... Why not try it out on a Mustang or Focus or something....
Because it's a French company.

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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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Dude... Whoever makes air is going to be WAY pissed.. Expect them to sue Michelin
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