Not legal unless it smells like burned castor oil...
Harold Pace
In a message dated 10/24/07 10:41:45 AM, mgvrmark@hotmail.com writes:
> No, we are not making this up ... just read about this in Road & Track:
>
> "KUMHO ECSTA DX Aroma: No typical new tire smell. Designed for fitments on
> high-end luxury sedans, this innovative tire comes in a lavender fragrance
> that is activated via heat-resistant oils that are infused in the tread
> compound." R&T says the smell (excuse me, aroma) should last the life of
> the
> tire. It's activated by heat from rolling friction.
>
> Don't believe it? Go to their web site,
> http://www.kumhousa.com/tires/passenger/ultra-high-performance/KU33.do
>
> It's all there, plain as the nose on your face (so to speak).
>
> They conclude by saying "Kumho has no competition in the Aroma field." Gee,
> I
> wonder why? But just imagine the future fragrance possibilities once this
> takes off. They are already talking about orange and jasmine. I'd vote
for
> peanut butter, or a good burgundy with a just a hint of raspberries in the
> nose.
>
> No word yet on whether these will be vintage legal. "Sorry mate you car
> doesn't pass tech, it smells like a french whorehouse."
>
> Mark Palmer
>
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