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Old 10-25-2011, 02:01 AM   #2 (permalink)
Ladogaboy
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Originally Posted by F8L View Post
GrandTouring all-season Tires
Testing New Grand Touring All-Season Tires
I actually have the Michelin MXM4 tires installed now. It doesn't seem like the ones they reviewed are the "GreenX" LRR version that I have. So far, I like them, but I haven't been able to test them extensively just yet. I have ~ 1,000 miles on them at this point, but that is mostly city driving on relatively warm, dry pavement.

I've seen about a 10% improvement in fuel economy, but that is in comparison to a high-performance summer tire. Of course, that mileage might improve once the tires finish breaking in. The dry traction is, obviously, a downgrade, but they seem to handle well enough. Still, I know that I can induce a power slide on demand... maybe not a good thing.

I'll have to do a follow up when I have more information. Winter is around the corner, so I'm sure to see some wet (and possibly snowy) conditions soon. I also have a few long highway trips to make, plus my freeway driving should be increasing in frequency.
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