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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Default m&h or mt slicks

just wondering what slick everyone prefers and why i am bout to order some 24.5 slicks and didnt know if anyone has used both which do they like better
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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I've used MT and they were good. I've had friends who use MH and they performed similar. A lot of people prefer the MT but this year I'm going to be trying the MH 24.5x9.5x13
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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i have always used m and h but noticedalot and majority use mt jujst was wondering if there was a reason i didnt know about i also was thinking about trying the m and h 24.5x9.5x13 as well just wanted to get some input before i ordered them
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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Default Re: m&h or mt slicks

if you do a search, a lot of people like the MT compound and for the 13" users, the MT 9" tire is wider than the MH 8.5". I decided to try the MH 9.5" because it's cheaper and the tire should be just as wide if not wider than the MT 9"

One other thing I went with the MH is that John is a real person I can talk to and he treats me good. I can't get that with the mickeys. Most, if not all people get their mickeys from a middle man. Nothing wrong with that but I like that fact that a company owner is out there with the racers and helping them any way he can.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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M&H FTMFW. As a company, and as a tire. M/T has gotten a little too proud or greedy.

I actually found it funny. My dad was shopping for 33x16s for his car, and I remember when Mickey Thompson was one of the cheapest, and Firestone and Goodyear were top dollar. Goodyear was actually significantly cheaper than Mickey Thomspon. F that.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 02:54 AM
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i agree john is a good guy to deal with they also measure the run out of the tires and pair them up close as possible just didnt know if the mickeys compound difference would yield better 60fts
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 06:13 AM
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i went with MH just because like everyone said, John is real nice and communicate with me and even called me to confirm my purchase eventhough im like 16 hours ahead of him.
Nothing wrong with MT.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 06:40 AM
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M&H gets my vote. Everyone will tell you that John service is second to none and its true. I was using 13" x 8" hoosiers and switched to the 13" x 9.5" and they are huge! can't wait to see what my 60fts will be with them.

plus the discount for H-T members is a nice bonus.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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John at MandH. He's dedicated to the racer, and really dedicated to the import racer. He's known to show up at races, call people randomly just to make sure everyone is happy with his product. That alone is well worth the use of his tires.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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M&H has been what most of the people i know run they seem to grip better and take less of a burnout to get to perfect operating temp
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Default Re: m&h or mt slicks

M&H

Just sold my 24.5x8.5 slicks that were a little over 10 years old.

We must of put 50+ runs on them and they were still able to cut high 1.5 to low 1.6 60fts

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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Default Re: m&h or mt slicks

Originally Posted by mr2slo4u
M&H

Just sold my 24.5x8.5 slicks that were a little 10 years old.

We must of put 50+ runs on them and they were still able to cut high 1.5 to low 1.6 60fts
I have only ran the m&h 24.5x8.5x15 (bald as **** too) and still cut a few high 1.6's 60s. I was still amazed of how good they hooked with very little burnouts and as bald as they were.

I will be running the MT slicks this summer 24.5x9x13 even though I will be running the M&H bias plys for street use.

John over at M&H is a great guy with top notch customer service.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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do you guys buy the m&h's right off his site?
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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M&H, I bought off Jeg's
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 05:57 AM
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Yes right off the website here, but also called john before doing so.
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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John at M&H is the best person I have dealt with in the industry, hands down. Customer service is awesome. I also had better luck with 24.5x8.5x15 M&H slicks than I did with 24.5x8x13 MT's
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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MT for slicks, M&H for the street. Most likely going with MT for rear
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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im going back with MH this time around. buying some in a week or 2. Gotta keep them dry and out of the weather!
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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Default Re: m&h or mt slicks

Originally Posted by eg6-jarhead
do you guys buy the m&h's right off his site?
Or from a distributor like us
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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John from M&H has always catered to the import community. Me and my buddies only run M&H tires not only because we're loyal but because of the customer support/quality/performance.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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With my past buying experience with John M&H, I have no reason to look into another slick, and I won't.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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Default Re: m&h or mt slicks

Another vote for John @ M&H, he responds to emails quickly and is always available to answer questions. I'm running the M&H 235/60-15 Street/Strip tires.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 01:39 AM
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I ran last year the 26x10 mh slicks and my best 60s it was 1.58 and this year I will give it a try to the 26x10 MT slicks and see how how they work !!
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:57 AM
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As said...John @ M&H offers completely unbeatable customer service and is a GREAT guy to deal with! not only do my tires hook hard as anything, I will NEVER go to another company just because of the excellent experience I had thanks to this man....cant go wrong!!!
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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Default Re: m&h or mt slicks

i went with m and h again john has always treated me right and makes sure i am happy with his product thanks for the input guys
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