[jks2]

If we end up buying the 2002 S60 it will need a new set of tires ASAP. It has Michelin Energy MXV4's P205 55 R16. I have a set of Michelin Hydroedge's on my 2000 Camry, and Michelin LTX's on my Tahoe. As you can see I am partial to Michelins. Would appreciate any recommendations on which Michelin I should look at having installed. My main concerns are long wear, good traction in dry & wet weather (don't get tons of snow here in Kentucky), and ride quiteness. Speed rating is not important as I rarely if ever drive over 70 - 75 mph. Thanks in advance for any responses.

 

[Tech]

I like the Michelins that are on the car.They wear a hair faster but are good handling tires.

 

[jks2]

I was afraid youwould say that. I really like the better handling you get with the softer compounds. Of course they don't last as long. Decisions, Decisions.

 

[Tech]

One other tire we use alot at my dealer is Kuhmo.They ride and handle almost as good as the michelins and are a lot cheaper.

 

[jks2]

I've heard of Kuhmo but never really looked into them. Right now the salesman I'm working with has said that they would put new tires on the car, so I'm not as concerned with the price. I guess if that falls through then I can look into the other brands. Although, I have had really good luck with the Michelins. The set I have on my Tahoe have around 40K on them and with the amount of tread left I feel like I can get another 40 - 50K on them.

 

[Tech]

Keep me posted on what happens.

 

[jks2]

They put the tires on so I ended up going with the Michelins. Decided to go with the Hydroedge for the wet weather performance. Hated to give up a little bit of handling that the MX4's would have given me. With my driving habits I probably wont notice it except on those rare occasions that I decide I am a rally racer.

 

[Tech]

You shouldn't have any problems at all they are also good tires.

 

[Mytmyo]

I have a question about my tires, my car is a 2000 s40, i got it in Jan, 05, and like a dum ass teenager (witch i am) i have taken off bout 50% of my front tire, in about 4k miles

 

[Tech]

But what do you want to know?

 

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Just for future reference I had Kuhmo tyres fitted to my Ford Maverick(4x4) here in the U.K. They really do seem to last. I know that this is not the type of vehicle for high speed cornering etc. but I was still very impressed.