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Originally Posted by M3PO
OP didn't RACE on these tires. He used them in a non-competition event. As was pointed out, Michelin has worded their warranty very generally, and likely not for lack of trying. They obviously recognize that they will replace some sets that have seen track time and/or hard driving. I mean come on, that's the purpose of this tire! '
At that point, you guys are just debating the principal of the matter. If that's the case, you better not be out there doing hard launches and canyon runs because that's not "fair" to Michelin. You can't do ANYTHING that "prematurely" wears your tires down and reap the benefits of the warranty. In fact, these tires shouldn't be used on cars with more than 300 HP (Camry V6 and below) because that wears them out too soon...you see how this goes...
That's why Michelin did what they did and I commend them for it. Instead of drafting a warranty with infinite loopholes that they can weasel out of, they have brought enthusiasts a great performance tire we can be confident in at a good price that can be driven hard and still last last, and if it doesn't, it's on them. Bravo Michelin, bravo!
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Wow finally a guy that gets it. Since when was HPDE considered racing? The OP was not entered into a timed competition. Sports tires are made for spirited driving including open track events. This may come as a shock to those who only freeway drive their sports cars.