omega0513 |
10-29-2009 06:15 AM |
The only two viable choices in the original size for the Xd are the Dunlops, which aren't so bad and the new Michelin Energy Savers (real name btw) which are "high performance energy efficient tires". The Scion optional size is 215/55HR16 which is about 12% wider but the same height. Many more choices available in the 215 size, I am a big Michelin fan so I'll always advise a set of 'em for any car. I personally have the Pilot Sport A/S in 205/55HR16 because they have a 45K mileage warranty and still have a low rolling resistance which doesn't kill my MPG. I had to go with the 205's instead of 215's because I blew a tire and waiting for a special order was not an option. My tires improved cornering, steering feel, rain handling & road noise, the MPG stayed constant and it seems there is sometimes a little too much steering feedback and I have to take them back regularly for rebalancing, may be a balancing issue but either way not an issue I had with the dunlops. Sorry for being so long winded, just wanted to give you my $0.02 worth of experience
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