Front Mich. tires are showing what looks like white threads around the outer edge of the tire. Tread is getting low anyway.

I've only put about 10Kmi. on these tires since I bought the car so I have no idea *how* they were treated/cared for by the PO. I've had the front-end aligned since I've owned it so no idea if this odd wear is from previous mileage or not.....but I suspect so.

Anyway.....car has Mich MXV (plain 'ol MXV).
At one point, I'd planed on replacing them with Yok Avid H4 but now I'm not entirely sure.

Requirements:

1. Be at least as quiet or near to it as the MXV's.
2. Give equal or better dry/wet handling
3. Rated min. 40k mi. treadlife

Car doesn't see any snow at all so a summer tire (not all season) would be fine....actually, I'd prefer it.

Something with slightly stiffer sidewall would be a nice change as well. The MXV's feel a little loose to me.

Fire away

__________________
Chris
1985 300SD - 'Grace' (198K mi.)
2018 Honda Civic Sport
2018 Honda CRV LX
2010 Honda Fit Sport (RIP)
2013 Honda Accord Sport (Sold)
1996 Lexus LS400 (Retired)
1995 Ford Contour SE (Retired)
1976 Porsche 914 (Sold)
1972 Datsun 240Z (RIP)

I'm using Michelin's MXV4 Plus in 205/60/15's. Since you have a W126 why don't you look into upgrading the wheels with the 15" ones and using 205/65/15 tires?

You have many more choices in that size. If you really want stiffer side wall, I think even 16" wheels look just fine on a W126. I mean it's not a small car!

I really like the MXV4 Plus tires. Very comfortable and quiet.

However if I had a W126 I'd have bought the 16" 8-hole wheels and put on 225/55/16 tires.

__________________
2008 BMW 335i Coupe

Unfortunately, new wheels are not in the budget right now

Hi Chris,

What's up?

My suggestion is to go with Michelin Energy MXV4's in either a 205/70-14 or 195/70-14.

Unfortunately, searching for a tire with a stiffer sidewall will likely steer your tire choices in a more performance-oriented direction (bigger wheels/tires, etc.)

If you get new tires, make sure to have the alignment checked again. Also, check for any worn or loose suspension pieces.

Good luck!

Steve

Hey Steve....thnx for the tips.

I've got a pretty active thread going here.

I've settled on a tire and have them on order at a local DT.

Chris
'85 300SD

Good deal.

Hope to see you at the next GTG

GTG????

Just name the time and place!

Chris
'85 300SD

I would highly recommend the Turanza LS .... it rivals the Energy MXV's in ride quality but, offers better handling, steering response, warranty, tread life, and bad weather traction all at a lower price in most sizes

__________________

Please, call me to place orders or for more info
use my name for on-line orders

Luke....in case you didn't follow that link to the Diesel forum thread I started....I did in fact end up going with the Turanza LS-H

Good to hear your validation of my final choice tho.

Chris
'85 300SD

cool .... it was a good choice

__________________

Please, call me to place orders or for more info
use my name for on-line orders