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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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i found a complete set (4) of Michelin Pilot Sport tires 285-40-17 w/ maby 3K on them for $400 is this a deal worth doing? i got a big road trip planned...from GA to ME then to NY back to GA then to FL and back to GA....but i dont wana get hosed...

how is the tread wear/ any known problems? sidewall issues?
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Check DOTs and if they are less than 3 years old go for it. Sounds like a fair deal.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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^^^+1 on checking DOTs. sounds like a good deal to me.
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