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Old 06 Sep 2008, 10:58 am
ado63 ado63 is offline
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Default Re: Best Tire Choice?

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Originally Posted by Ironman View Post
So, when I was looking at the Michelin Hydro-edge, and they told me that the speed rating was lower than spec. Is that a problem? BTW I live in MN where it the temps have dipped into 45 below and can be as high as 108. the roads can be icy, slushy, wet, dry. And as I said before, safety is my biggest concern.
I live in Mn. also. You will not be happy with the hydr edge. They are crap in the winter for traction. Go with the Exalto a/s. As far as speed rating-do you routinely cruise at over 118 mph? In my opinion speed rating is jusy a gimmick to sell young kids more expensive tires.
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