new shoes for baby

[shaun.mullen at att.net]

At the risk of starting one of those tire threads from 
Hell, I'd appreciate the collective wisdom of the q-list 
on the (subjective) question of whether there are better 
replacement tires for my 2000 A4QS Avant than my first 
choice at this point -- the Michelin MXV4 Energy.

My A4 came with Dunlop SP8000s, which have not 
overwhelmed me (especially in crappy winter weather, as 
some listers pointed out last winter).  I am inclined to 
go with the Michelins because I've been running Michelin 
X-series tires on VW vans, Volvo wagons and my previous 
Audi wagons for pretty near 30 years.  I have found the 
Michelins to be quiet, grippy and long wearing.

So I will have to be convinced that there is a tire out 
there that is equally quiet, more grippy and long 
wearing.  Any nominees, especially from folks who are 
familiar with MXV4s and have graduated to other brands?  
Thanks.

Shaun Mullen
Yorklyn, DE