found me a set of tires for my mav

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  1. 72 maverick

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    buddy sold me a like new set of michelin's x-one. They are 185\70-14. They have some years on them, but not many miles. And they look almost brand new too.. And for only.....80$$$!!!! So now all i gotta do is get them mounted. Now i now these tires are discontinued, so anybody have any info on them?? I get the drift they are a top of the line tire.. So anybody have any info??? oh yea these are going on a stock 72 four door, three on the column, 302, incase anybody was wondering..


    later!! chris
     
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  2. random hero

    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    ummm...hate to break it to you, but those are wayyyyyy to narrow for a 302...and first gear of the manual tranny's is geared lower than the c-4's...so those are gonna burn up real quick if u drive like me :D
     
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    Pretty dang skinny. 'Should be fine for a 4-door though...
     
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    My 71 has 175/75 14 on it. Works fine. Those would be even nicer.
     
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    Short tires= poor mans gear swap!
     
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    I use to have a set of those tires......lasted 7 years, with no sign of dry rotting. Great tire(and SIZE) to put on the maverick......2 door,3 door, or 4 door. It is your car. Later Dude!
     
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    Not if you want the car to "handle"...
    :naughty:
     
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    i agree
     
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    mavmanerick burnin' rubber since '90

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    ...and me:rolleyes:
     
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    mavmanerick burnin' rubber since '90

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    come on guys, lay into him like you did to me awhile back....:)
     
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