Hans C schrieb:
> I purchased our 2004 XC-70 in the summer of 2003. It came with Pirelli
> Scorpion STR tires sized 215/65-16. They have ~35,000 miles on them. Two
> brands/tires were recommended:
> Michelin MXM4 and Nokian WR's.

Without any hesitation I would go for the Michelin. Michelin tyres are a
premium brand and Nokians are low end low cost tyres. The reputation of
Nokian in Europe (it is a Finish brand) is very low in the tyre sector.

Joerg


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Just pick a set with nice patterns so that the oil leakage from your engine
will leave nice and acceptable patterns on your driveway and garage floor
as you pass through it coming and going.

Dale


"~^ beancounter ~^" <richbonilla@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hans...I amways go to the local Discount tyre store
> and have them put on the best Michelin's they have
> ...I think they put on a "x" series on my 00 s80t6...
>
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> On Feb 9, 1:49 pm, "Hans C" <alanfreem...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Any specific moels?
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>> "~^ beancounter ~^" <richboni...@gmail.com> wrote in
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>> > nothin' but Michelin's for me ...
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>> > On Feb 9, 12:18 pm, Joerg Lorenz <hugyb...@gmx.ch> wrote:
>> >> Hans C schrieb:
>>
>> >> > I purchased our 2004 XC-70 in the summer of 2003. It came with
>> >> > Pirelli
>> >> > Scorpion STR tires sized 215/65-16. They have ~35,000 miles on
>> >> > them.
>> >> > Two
>> >> > brands/tires were recommended:
>> >> > Michelin MXM4 and Nokian WR's.
>>
>> >> Without any hesitation I would go for the Michelin. Michelin tyres are
>> >> a
>> >> premium brand and Nokians are low end low cost tyres. The reputation
>> >> of
>> >> Nokian in Europe (it is a Finish brand) is very low in the tyre
>> >> sector.
>>
>> >> Joerg
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Hans C schrieb:
> I forgot to ask. Are there other Michelins that you think are better than
> the MXM4? They have a tire called the Pilot Alpin PA2. Any experience with
> these?

It depends where you live. The range and the names vary from market to
market. Got to the Michelin web-site in your country.

Joerg


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