Re: cheap tires?

[healey@chester.lerc.nasa.gov (jim healey)]

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>Incidentally, many of the Michelin MXV series are horrible tires, which
>do not even meet their stated speed requirements, i.e. they blow out
>before their rated max. speed can be reached.  They're also lousy as
>far as wet traction and hydroplaning are concerned. The MXV4 is the
>only one which is acceptable and can compare with other modern tires.
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I have to agree from experience with mxv3s that came with my 
wife's 200q, awful tires in less than ideal conditions and only so so 
in dry weather.  By contrast the new RE71's are a blast :-)  .

jim h

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