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14. Jan 2007 at 20:23  
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Reply #1 - 14. Jan 2007 at 20:25  
Welcome to site Smiley

Problem with Michelins is they are too hard at the expense of grip. Also, after a year or so, they tend to glaze over, reducing grip further...
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Reply #2 - 14. Jan 2007 at 20:27  
Hi There .

I run my estate on Continental Or Dunlop Z ratings that way it sticks to the road as Omega's are not the best handling cars just keep an eye out for wear on the inside if you carry a lot of heavy stuff around. Wink
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Reply #3 - 14. Jan 2007 at 20:33  
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How does the 3 litre mv6 go?  My car is manual also, not the best gearbox I've experienced but I would'nt want the auto, you never know when they are going to change, thats no good in a fast corner.
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Reply #4 - 14. Jan 2007 at 21:30  
Welcome to the forum Thumbs Up!

20K on my Michelin fronts and still got 7mm.
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Reply #5 - 14. Jan 2007 at 21:32  
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Hi & welcome Thumbs Up!

How does the 3 litre mv6 go?  My car is manual also, not the best gearbox I've experienced but I would'nt want the auto, you never know when they are going to change, thats no good in a fast corner.


Hello Jim Bob and welcome - if anyone can comment on 3l MV6 auto saloon it would be The Boy but he's not likely to come back tp this thread, so I suggest you post it under General Chat for better coverage. Thumbs Up!
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Reply #6 - 14. Jan 2007 at 21:38  
Chopsdad wrote on 14. Jan 2007 at 21:32:
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Hi & welcome Thumbs Up!

How does the 3 litre mv6 go?  My car is manual also, not the best gearbox I've experienced but I would'nt want the auto, you never know when they are going to change, thats no good in a fast corner.


Hello Jim Bob and welcome - if anyone can comment on 3l MV6 auto saloon it would be The Boy but he's not likely to come back tp this thread, so I suggest you post it under General Chat for better coverage. Thumbs Up!

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Reply #7 - 14. Jan 2007 at 23:09  
How does the manual MV6 go?

Rather well I would say! Wink
Handling to me is far superior to standard Omega (I drive both so can make a direct comparison).

Slightly lower than standard Omega (30mm) and has firmer setup.
It even gets the approval Of Marks DTM Calib (this is high praise indeed!)
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Reply #8 - 15. Jan 2007 at 08:18  
Hello & welcome  Smiley
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Reply #9 - 15. Jan 2007 at 10:10  
Howdoo, just adding my welcome.

I have just replaced the Dunlops on my MV6 manual with Goodyear F1's.  Its transformed the car.  It now sticks really well, good feedback from the tyres and the wet grip is really good. 

And I drive my car towards the 'energetic' end of the cornering scale....    Thumbs Up!   Not exceeding the limit, just enjoying whats there...

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Reply #10 - 16. Jan 2007 at 17:50  
Hi and welcome to the forum Wink
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Reply #11 - 16. Jan 2007 at 19:54  
Welcome & happy Omega motoring  Thumbs Up!  ...

I have Michelin Pilot on the rear found then ok

Nails / screws don't seem to mind what brand that go thru cheap or expensive?  Shocked
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Reply #12 - 16. Jan 2007 at 20:13  
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Reply #13 - 16. Jan 2007 at 21:50  
Hi jimbob long time no see? and welcome to the Forum Thumbs Up!
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Reply #14 - 17. Jan 2007 at 09:58  
Hi Jim Bob and welcome to the site mate. Thumbs Up! Sounds like you like to give your motor a good workout!! Wink
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