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Fudd
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« on: May 06, 2011, 08:24:28 AM »
Does anyone have an opinion good or bad, for mounting a 205/60/16 Michelin "XSE" darkside?

Thanks.
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sugerbear
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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2011, 05:26:43 PM »
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Energy+MXV4+Plus&partnum=055HR6MXV4EPLBMW

if this is what your talking about, it LOOKS ok to me,  but i haven't used it so can't say anything else.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2011, 06:16:36 PM »
Asymmetrical tread is not optimal.



Symmetrical is better (like the Hydroedge)
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Dave Weaver
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2011, 06:38:44 PM »
The first darkside I tried was a Goodyear American Eagle I purchased at Wal-Mart for $75 that has similar tread to the one you are looking at.  I didn't want to spend a lot while trying to decide if a car tire was for me.  I had no trouble out of it and have been a darksider ever since.
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2011, 07:29:53 PM »
Thank you guys for responding. 

I went ahead and mounted the Michelin with no problems on the fit.  It seem to ride well.  A neighbor who owns a tire store let me have it for $50, so I figured it was worth a shot.  He's still looking for a Goodyear Triple Tread for me and I may change this one out later.
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