Tires again

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Taka wrote:

>If you can swing it, I'd get the Kumho Ecsta MX- the recent
>Tire Rack test showed it to be the equal of the much more
>expensive Pilot Sport and S-03.

I am wondering what you all think of the Michelin x-One?   It was
rated highly in Consumer Reports, but I assume that was for average
driving.

I live in CT where there is some snow, but more rain and freezing
rain, so I need an all season tire because we never know from one day
to the next what the weather will be.     I must have something that
has good traction on wet pavement as it seems to rain all the time
here.   I don't understand the speed ratings but usually I am driving
on the highway 75-80, but I want a tire that I can go faster if I
need to.

Any suggestions regarding choices of tires.   I would like to stay
$85-95, but might go a little higher if persuaded they are worth the
price.    My car is very old buy my driving is not and I want a safe
tire that has good performance and won't wear out exceptionally fast.


It is possible to get that plus a smooth ride?
. . .  and if not what are the trade offs?

  Thanks so much ~  Cheers, Fay


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