Need replacement for Michelin MXV4's on a 200q20v

[JOSEPH TICHY]

>I've also heard pretty good things about the Dunlop replacement for the D60, 
>but can't remember what it's called.  Those are cheaper than the 
>Bridgstones.

I too am in Seattle and run the modern successor to the D60, which is the Dunlop Sport A2.  

I like this tire a lot in the wet and dry, etc.  It looks great on the car in stock sizing (215).  [I had a real jewel of a previous owner, who put 205-65-15's when I bought the car...I can't start to tell you how excited I was to get correct rubber on there on these Seattle roads!]   Also, the valleys between the grips on the tires are really, really deep, which leads me to believe that these tires will wear for a long time (I have not had them long).  Also, the deep valleys on the tread likely helps to get rid of all that water in rainy conditions.  

I too went with H rated...not much options for other ratings and in this city's traffic, how many times are you seeing 130+?

At any rate, great tire, great price, quiet, and good results as seen on the www.tirerack.com ratings. 

Good luck.

JOBE   
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Derek Pulvino 
  To: 200q20v at audifans.com 
  Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:57 PM
  Subject: RE: Need replacement for Michelin MXV4's on a 200q20v


  Dave,

  I've got the RE950's on my car, and I'm in Seattle.  They've been nothing 
  but good in my book.  Good grip wet and dry, they work in the snow, are 
  quite, and track very well.  When I first got them and drove to CA, I did 
  notice some planing at higher speeds in heavy rains, but that's been more 
  the exception than the rule.

  I wasn't hesitant to go with and H-rated, but seriously how often do I see 
  the other side of 130?  Yep, that's what I thought.  Went with factory 
  sizing on the BBS'.

  Don't remember how many miles I have on them now, but they've been going for 
  about a year and a half...plenty of life left.

  I've also heard pretty good things about the Dunlop replacement for the D60, 
  but can't remember what it's called.  Those are cheaper than the 
  Bridgstones.

  Derek P

  Message: 11
  Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 14:18:49 -0800
  From: David Scott <quattro at thesub.com>
  Subject: Need replacement for Michelin MXV4's on a 200q20v
  To: 200q20v at audifans.com
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  Audi drivers,

  I've had Michelin MXV4s on my 200Q20V for ages and ages, but they've been
  discontinued and I now need a replacement. The shop recommends the XGT V4s,
  but the comments I've seen are that they don't perform that well in the
  wet. Living in Seattle, good wet performance is a must. Bridgestone 950's
  have also been recommended, but I don't know anything about them. Any
  experienced input you've got would be welcome!

  Thanks,
  Dave

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