A few years ago when I was tire shopping, the lacking bit of information was tire rolling resistance. I think that there can be as much as a 10% fuel economy hit with some tires, but good luck trying to figure out which ones. Michelin is one of the few companies that does provide some info, and they seem to have relatively low rolling resistance, but personally I think they are an over-priced tire for the rest of the performance numbers. I've bought Continental tires for both my wagon and Wife's Infiniti and I'm quite happy with them. I've also had Bridgestone Turanza tires on Wife's car and they were not so great. I calculate a 10% loss in fuel economy vs. the Michelins I replaces, they were a bit noisy, but great wear and grip.
Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 2:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] SD Tires -- Michelin X ??? I used to like the Michelin X and XZX about 25 years ago. Don't know much about the tires that would wear that name today, other than they don't seem to be available at the Tire Rack. It looks like all the Michelin have a $70/4 rebate now. Harmony and Hydroedge seem to be well liked all season tires: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=AS The new X look nothing like the X from the 80s and 90s. (one would hope there would be some advances in tread design since then) http://www.michelinman.com/tires/passenger-car-minivan/x-radial-dt/ _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
