Re: FW: Michelin

[Robert Houk - WorkGroup Server Firmware <Robert.Houk@East.Sun.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!

Dunno 'bout the current breed, but years past, I gave up on Michelins
as the worlds worst wet tire (didn't even dare try them in snow). The
moment the ground got damp, their traction dropped dramatically. After
confirming this behavior with several other people, I just marked
Michelin off the list of acceptable tires. Especially since I could
find other tires (Phoenix 3011s for example) that handily outdid the
Michelins in every manner I cared about (longevity wasn't one of the
metrics I cared about, just handling...).

					-RDH