I had terrible tires on my 02 CR-V, and I dump them after 12K miles. I
ordered a set of Hydroedge. After the rainstorms we had in the last few days
it was awesome. Is not very quiet (better than the Bridgestone) but not a
whole lot. I don't care about the noise, but I want a good grip on rain, and
this tires are great. Is it going to last 80K miles? I don't know, I will
let you know in about 4 years, but I am happy with them. Yes, it is
expensive, I spend 540 for all 4 at discount tire but hopefully will last
and a lot safer.


"chibitul" <ch1b1tul@eudoramail.com> wrote in message
news:ch1b1tul-EC7B3F.23412809102003@newsclstr01.news.prodigy.com ...
> I got a 2001 Civic LX manual. I like in New England. I've got 32k on the
> OEM Firestone FR690 tires which I cannot stand anymore. They suck big
> time, I don't remember them being so bad at the beginning, but not I
> feel unsafe to drive. When it rains I cannot brake properly and I have
> to push the gas pedal *realy* gently when the light turn green,
> otherwise the front wheels slip and it makes this horible noise...
>
> I don't want to get winter wires. I am too lazy to change tires. I need
> al season, with stelar performance in rain and more than decent
> persormance in snow.
>
> The Michelis Hydroedge get 8 in winter and 10 for wet traction and tread
> wear. I am not impressed with their warranty (85k), I would be happy if
> I get a decent 50k out of them. As I said, safety is paramount, price
> and longevity thread wear is not an issue.
>
> Any advice is appreciated. The hydroedge are new and couldn't find a lot
> of reviews (and I googled by the way!) The reviews at tirerack all
> looked good.
>
> Thanks