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quieter tires with the same or different sizing?

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Old 03-08-2013, 08:55 PM
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My V50 came with Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 tires, 205 50 R17. Are there good performing, quieter tires with the same size and load rating? Can I get quieter or better performance going to a 215 or 225 equivalent tire? Thanks!
 

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I am on my second set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS. With the first set I was struck with how quiet the tires were. They perform very well in every way. The only down side I have found in comparison to the Michellins is the rolling resistance seems to be a little higher which has a little impact on fuel economy. When it came time to replace the first set, I looked around but settled back to the Conti's and glad I did.
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