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Michelin return aiming for "street cred" (Read 915 times)
Apr 7th, 2010 at 4:22pm

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I was recently reading an article about Michelin looking to return to F1 on their terms. One of the statements they made was. "we want to see F1 adopt 18" wheels because they will appeal to the younger generation.

While I must admit I am impressed with the performance the teams get out of 13" rims, they do look a little bulky. but at the same time I dont think after the 2005 debacle Michelin should think they are in a position to dictate a possible return.
 
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Reply #1 - Apr 7th, 2010 at 5:41pm

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Great, but what about all the redesigning that will be required of the cars. You can go and put 18" boots on your car, but on an F1 thoroughbred that is easier said than done.

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Reply #2 - Apr 7th, 2010 at 6:36pm

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Now lets be fair Matt.
We need at least one stupidly pointless, expensive and detrimental winter change every season.  Lips Sealed Roll Eyes
 
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Reply #3 - Apr 8th, 2010 at 3:02am

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Craig. wrote on Apr 7th, 2010 at 6:36pm:
Now lets be fair Matt.
We need at least one stupidly pointless, expensive and detrimental winter change every season.  Lips Sealed Roll Eyes



Sorry Craig, I really did not think that one through  Grin Grin

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Reply #4 - Apr 8th, 2010 at 3:43am

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expat wrote on Apr 8th, 2010 at 3:02am:
Craig. wrote on Apr 7th, 2010 at 6:36pm:
Now lets be fair Matt.
We need at least one stupidly pointless, expensive and detrimental winter change every season.  Lips Sealed Roll Eyes



Sorry Craig, I really did not think that one through  Grin Grin

Matt


Now go and stand in the corner of the barn with Doug........ till next season ...... you won't miss much unless it rains.  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes

 

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Reply #5 - Apr 8th, 2010 at 6:26am

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eno wrote on Apr 8th, 2010 at 3:43am:
expat wrote on Apr 8th, 2010 at 3:02am:
Craig. wrote on Apr 7th, 2010 at 6:36pm:
Now lets be fair Matt.
We need at least one stupidly pointless, expensive and detrimental winter change every season.  Lips Sealed Roll Eyes



Sorry Craig, I really did not think that one through  Grin Grin

Matt


Now go and stand in the corner of the barn with Doug........ till next season ...... you won't miss much unless it rains.  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes



A chat with Doug will probably be more entertaining too.........providing I don't have to hear the finger story a dozen times......you know how old people are Grin Grin

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Reply #6 - Apr 8th, 2010 at 9:02am

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For those intrested, there is a picture of an F1 car with the proposed new tyres in this weeks autosport. Looks rather odd.
 
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Reply #7 - Apr 11th, 2010 at 10:43am

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I'm young...

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Maybe they're just talking about chavs, but most of them don't watch F1 anyway. That's not the sort of car they want to watch racing  Roll Eyes
 

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