itdoesitallroad

I just had Sams club put on Michelin Energy mxv4 plus that are H speed rated (225/55/17). Removed Pilots that were W speed rated (same size)

Impressions: The mxv4's are quieter for sure at highway speeds. Went out on some country roads and played around on some curvs. I think the pilots handled better but there was not a significant difference. The cost of the new tires was $600.00. I think for the price and much quieter ride the mxv4's are a great buy.

randycobb

Got the same tires put on mine last week. Got a $252.00 dollar credit back from Pirelli for my OEM tires. They were badly cupped and feathered after 16,000 miles. Had rotated them 3 times as well.

So far so good w/ these Michelins.....but a jet would have been quieter then running w/ the old tires.

itacud

which I can bearly keep from going off the road with these tires! ;-)

The MXV4s do what they advertize, very well. They last a while, work <i>relatively</i> well in all weather conditions, and are quiet. Performance isn't even an afterthought in the construction of these tires, and they let go at the slightest urging.

The 4167 pound allroad can turn inside the ~2900 lb GTI, simply because of the difference in grip between the Pilot Sport A/Ss and the MXV4s. No question what I'd rather be breaking/turning with! =)

TheLex

There's nothing special about em. Frankly, I was suprised that MBZ put such a cheap tire on such an expensive car. Their best trait is that they're unobtrusive.

RMcQ

to car makers. The only reason they sell them aftermarket is for people that ruin one and have to replace it with a match to the existing tires on the car. That is the only way they can possibly get those prices for such a mediocre tire.

Wifey's new Jetta has these things. She got a nail through the sidewall with 2,500 miles on the car. When I was quoted the price for this lack luster tire I almost bought four Pilots instead. It was only her intervention that stopped me since she said she could 'live' with them until they wear out.

I can't imagine buying a set of 4 of these things. But to each his own. This is my theory and if you are enjoying your tires than perhaps the theory has been disproven.

markcincinnati

switch to Continental Extreme ultra high-performance all season tires size 245 x 45 x 18 -- living in Cincinnati the home of "moderate" winters with respect (generally) to snow fall, snow retention and temperatures.

Perhaps these tires would not work further north (east or west) but I think the reports on the Tire Rack (which includes a comparison with/to my Pilot Sport A/S's) have swayed me to try these; and, I don't want to go with a summer and winter tire / wheel combo.

My only question (and the dealer didn't know, but assumed the answer was YES) is, can I transfer my Audi factory Tyre Pressure Monitoring system to the replica RS 6 wheels?

Again, I assume that since the sending units are attachted to the valve stems that the answer must be yes.

roxreps

Had MXV4's on my Saab. They were scary bad in the wet, and were a bit on the noisy side. replaced them with CH95 Conti touring tires.fairly good tires for the $$$.

moto-one

and have not checked, past experence with my Corvette's pressure sencers need a flat surface inside and out at the valve stem hole.

gragravar

they have been great so far. no complaints! Grip is the best I have seen in an A/S tire. they are relatively quiet, are great in the rain, provide good turn in and have been great all around.

I haven't tried them in the snow yet. If the snow flies in Denver before I put on dedicated winter tires in October, I'll post an update on how they are do.

auditn

I put ExtremeContacts on my 2001 S4. Ride, noise, and handling were all great compaired to Pirelli P6000 that were OEM. Lots of vibration however. The Audi dealer said all four tires were out of round. Tirerack said this was one in a million occurence. Continental wanted to check the tires themselves. I resolved the problem by trading for a new Allroad. Incentives were too good to pass up. My lease payment is $539/month on a 36 month lease at 12,000 miles/year. This was $100/month less than my S4. Out of pocket expenses were the the first month's payment plus the $1000 I was under on the the payoff on my S4 which had seven months left on it's lease.