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Originally Posted by Type 100
They don't seem to wear very well though. My stock tires were Michelin Vivacys, 175/65R14 82H. As OEM tires they're not very good, and were particularly bad under braking - very easy to induce lockup on my non-ABS Jazz.
Maybe I should try their other touring or performance tires but the 240 treadwear rating I've seen on most of their tires kind of puts me off.
Just my two cents...anyway glad to know they make a reliable winter tire for you guys in colder climes.
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aside from one good tire rack staff review, i have never heard anything good about the michelins he mentioned. there sport a/s is an awesome tire as is most of their other lines, but the hx all seasons are whats responsible for the awful braking distances off all the stock accords they have ever been shod to. (plenty of reviews from edmunds and car and driver state this)
i like the good year eagle gt's, but i have read that they develop flat spots often.
right now i'm between those and the yokohama sdrives. they are supposed to be rather quiet and at 65 bucks a tire you cant go wrong. only 300 treadwear rating though. the goodyears are rated at 400, dunno if the extra seven bucks a tire and frequent flat spots will be worth it.
having 16's on your fit opens up SO many possibilities.