Posted by Fernando on March 11, 1999 at 00:15:12:
In Reply to: Downgrading from Michelin MXV4s to a T-rated tire, suggestions? posted by Carlos on February 05, 1999 at 13:00:40:
People still believe that the speed rating also confers some handling magic. Nothing could be further from the truth. Speed ratings are a measure of a tire's ability to dissipate heat at high speed. Nothing more. It is entirely possible for a lower rated tire to handle better than a higher speed one. The guy who posted about the X-one was right. It is a better tire than the older MXV4. For US driving conditions go with the T rated tire