FW: Michelin

["Hussey, Dan" <husseyd@rayovac.com>]

Funny, but I was just talking with someone about this yesterday!

I can't understand why so many listers trash Michelin!  I think they
make the best street tires (hands down).  And, I have driven the MXV4
Energy's on quattros and I think they are wonderful tires!

They have a very comfortable ride, are smooth, last forever, and (you
are right) they handle pretty decent in rain and light snow.  So, why on
earth do you guys hate this tire so much!????

I would not hesitate to put a set of MXV4's on my quattro!

Later,
Dan Hussey
Just my $.02 worth!

> ----------
> From: 	AMZ[SMTP:amz@eskimo.com]
> Sent: 	Thursday, July 09, 1998 2:51 AM
> To: 	'Quattro List'
> Subject: 	Michelin
> 
> I don't mean to get people "started" on this question, but...
> 
> What is wrong with Michelins, especially Energy MXV4's?
> 
> Before I joined this list, I did a net search and found some sort of a
> hybrid FAQ/mailing list/survey about various brands of tires.  Most of
> the
> comments collected seemed to be from driving enthusiasts (various car
> brands, driving types).  While there were some detractors, the general
> consensus seemed to be that MXV4's were among the better choices for
> daily-driven tires that coped well with snow.  Also, a
> highly-respected &
> recommended multi-brand tire dealer in Seattle (Upenieks Tire) said
> they
> were excellent for my '88 5ksq in our usually wet weather.
> 
> The more I read this list & check the archives, the more I find
> negative
> about Michelin.  Are they just bad for Audis?  Quattros?
> 
> BTW, I paid $400 for a set (w/install) a couple months ago and am
> quite
> happy with them.  This is more for future reference.  My wife's '94
> Jetta
> GLS has Michelin Alpines on the front and we've done well with them in
> all
> kinds of weather.
>