The first day I had Yokohama A550's put on my 960, made a trip to carbondale about a 2hour ride form here I experienced rain snow and sleet, the tires were amazing they stuck at highway speeds even in the inclimate weather and as far as traction on dry roads go they are even better:)

I see no reason to go with the Michelin tires. Way too expensive for what you get. $60 off per set? That's not even 25%.

I have a set of Kumho 716s on my wagon so far, and I like them. They're not quite as grippy as I'd like for overly aggressive driving, but on an unmodified car they'd be fine. Plus they're cheap and quiet.

Otherwise I've had good experiences with Yokohama tires on other cars (Avid T4). Based on what everyone else is saying, the higher speed rated Avids are just as good, only stickier. These are NOT snow tires. I would recommend the Avid H4S or V4S in a heartbeat (and they're still cheaper than the Michelins).

Dunlop put out some reasonable tires, dunno if they still do. My wagon had D60A2's on it when I bought it. Nice tires, but they're very noisy.

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alex

'89 765T, 179,1xx mi

I just put a set of Yokohama Avid V4S's on my 940. I'm in love with this tire. They're relatively quiet, have a complient ride over bumps, and they corner like there's no tomorrow, even in the rain. I have to test it with my G-tech pro, but the volvo now seems to corner nearly as well as my mazda (albiet with considerably more body roll) which has some suspension modifcation, and Z rated summer tires.

I got them at tirerack.com for $80-something each. Worth every penny.

My experience with Michelin MXV-4's on other cars has shown that they're quite expensive, last long and are quiet, but dont corner all that well and seem more suited to comfort than performance.

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'93 945 turbo. A big comfy box.... and a '90 Mazda 626 GT turbo, 16psi on upgraded turbo and a bunch of other mods.

Greetings,

Was not happy with my last set of MXV4's. Did research on Tirerack.com. Put a set of Bridgestone Turanza LS-H on my car in May. Not cheap! Preformed very well so far (three seasons, wet pavement etc.) Just waiting for snow.

Mike


'94 940 B230FT 102k-miles (6k on the new tires)

I like my Bridgestone Potenza 960's. Very sticky throughout the year (Atlanta).
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Bob Kraushaar '94 945T, '91 940T(retired), '88 240, '84 242Ti, '94 F-150, '88 300TE, '89 560 SL, '68 Shelby GT-500 KR

Kumho KH11's - 'tis strictly a 3-season tire. Don't even think about any snow with its tread pattern!

V-speed rated, AA-wet braking traction, A-temperature, quite sticky in the dry, still good in the wet (like it did just fine through a 3"/hour desert downpour at 60mph), quiet, smooth riding, took less than an 1 oz. TOTAL to balance all 4 (two took no weights, one took a quarter, the other a half), and around $50/ea. from TireRack. They can be had locally (SoCal) at Discount Tire Centers for around the same price too.

They're not going to last as long (I'm expecting about 30k), but it's not like I wanted slippery tires for the next 60-80k. I've been down that route before - it's not worth it, as all it takes is one accident to erase all of its savings.

My opinion that a tire sucks is when I can burn it DRY by simply stomping on the gas with my 245. General G4S took the cake here, but I've chirped some old discontinued Yokohama's and some still current Michelin MXV's.

-- Kane ... that shouldn't happen with a slushbox equipped 4-cylinder normally aspirated brick!
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Blossom II -'91 745Ti/M46 ... Bubbles -'74 144GL/BW35 ... Buttercup -'86 245GL/AW70
The Wayback Machine -'64 P220/M40 ... The ParaBox -'90 745GL/AW70

I've got the Nokian NRH2 stock size on my '93 940t for summer and those things handle unbeliveably dry or wet ( wet handling is VERY comfortable ). We do alot of zipping through the mountains.
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-------Robert, '93 940t, '90 240 wagon, '84 240 diesel (she's sick) , '80 245 diesel, '82 Mercedes 300SD

I used Michilin X for about 25 years on all kinds of cars (from VW and Volvo to International Harvester, Studebaker Hawk, and Packard) in all kinds of weather. Currently, on both the 965 and the S70T5, I'm using Michilin hydroedge. Haven't had necessity to drive like a maniac since I put them on, but they handle pretty well and have a pretty high mileage rating as well, if I remember right. About $139 each at local indy tire store, so you might do better on price if you are in an area with competitors. Hate buying from the damn' French, but they do make pretty good tires.
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We have met the enemy and they is us. [Pogo] S70 T5 cop car : Rough Rider tires& suspension, Walmart fog lights, eBay speakers, ambiance by Pall Mall, trim by Le Duc d'Tape, 8-channel THD by OEM amps

Assuming 15-inch standard wheels, tire size 195/60-15, I looked up Michelins on Tirerack (www.tirerack.com)
They list the Pilot XGT H4, the Energy MXV4 +, in both V or H ratings, and the standard MXV4. Prices range from $85 to $131 each.

I don't think you can go wrong with Michelins. One thing that impresses the hell out of me: even used, I've never needed more than 1/2 ounce of balancing weights. Some balance WITHOUT weights- they're perfect as molded. That tells me it's a very high quality tire.

Worth every penny of the higher cost.

Good luck!
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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: '87 244DL/M47- 234K, '82 245T/M46-182K, '89 244DL/AW70- 212K Not too distant past: 86 244DL 215K, 87 244DL 239K, 88 744GLE 233K, 88 244GL 147K, 91 244 183K

I have been buying Michelin MX4V-plus for my small fleet. Michelin currently has $60 off a set. I also suggest getting these at Costco. Do remind the installer, 65 ft lbs. It comes up in their puter but I always write it on the work order, for peace of mind.

I'd go with the OEM, 195/65.
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Tom F. Couple of Volvos Mods, RainX & cup holders.

The summer tires for my 93 945T are Bridgestone Potenza RE950's. These are on Hydras, so they're 205/55x16. They handle beautifully, balanced without problem, but are marginally safe in snow. About $105 each at etires.com. I don't think they last as long as Michelins, but if I have only a few square feet of rubber on the pavement, I'll opt for traction. Same tires (different size, though) on my 760, but my 744T wears Khumo's. Less expensive, but must have ideal surfaces, ie, not wet or dusty, and they don't seem as stable when cornering. (All three have IPD bars and upper & lower chassis braces and Boge TurboGas shocks.)

Jim Weiss
83 245T/M46, 90 744T/M46, 90 760T, 93 945T, want more ...