In a message dated 1/25/2006 2:27:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
andyslistmail@gmail.com writes:
Can anyone shed some light on these two tires when used for spirited
winding road driving? Grip? Breaks free progressively or all at once?
Side-wall flex during cornering? Rain performance? Etc?
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Andy--
When I could not find any Michelin 175 ZX's I was thinking about the XAS in
165 because it had almost the same height but in the end ran across a set of
ZX's at Alan Hendrix' shop.
The XAS was a very popular tire on high-performance sedans (BMw's, etc) back
in the 70's and 80's--I had them and definitely liked them on a 535. I have
heard that they are considered to be a bit on the hard side and they are
certainly pricey but they do have an agressive-looking tread pattern and I hope
you'll keep the list informed of what you find out and what is your ultimate
decision and experience. Always nice to have alternatives....
Best--Michael Oritt, 100 Le Mans
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