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Old 28 Dec 2005, 03:41 pm
butch burton
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Default Re: tires for 2001 accord lx

I have Michelin X-one and they work very well in rain and snow. Ice -
well only studded make a difference in that stuff. Have had very good
reports on the Bridgestone Potenza. Go to www.tirerack.com for their
suggestions.

A tire to avoid is the Michelin MXV4 - one of the worst tires I have
driven on in wet weather - when the tread looses traction - it is like
you hit ice - somebody who knew a lot about tread design said this
happens cause the engineers designed this tire for mileage - a lot of
manufacturer's - saw them on new Mercedes - use them to get up their
fleet mileage numbers. Avoid this tire - some have no problems with it
- depends upon how you drive - if you push it at all -BFN. Also the
MXV4 absolutely howls when cornered hard on dry pavement.

Many years ago lived in Atlanta - had an ice storm - had an 80 accord
then - driving on the backroads from downtown - lots of gals just left
their cars on the sides of the road and were walking home in heels and
thin jackets - at one time had 9 people in my accord - took 6 hours to
make it home. Yes when ice hits N GA - times get tough.

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