looking for Michelin Hydroedge

[tegbill]

I need 4 new tires for this spring and I'm looking for Michelin Hydroedge, V rated tires. I just want some feedback about those tires, are they appreciated or too noisy, comfortable ride, etc.

thanks

[dlr97]

I have about 16K on my set of Hydroedge. They have worked very well and show minimal wear. I run them usually in the range of 35-40 psi, and they handle much better than the stock Pirellis (with similar psi) in hard cornering and have better steering response. They work very well in the rain and acceptable in snow (for an all-season tire). They are not totally silent but are quieter than the Pirellis. I suggest you get a 4-wheel alignment when you get new tires.

[tegbill]

I got those Michelin on my Civic 99 and I like it for the same reason as you. But, yeah they are not so quiet on the road and that's why I hesitate to buy those Michelin Hydroedge.

[hd70]

I'm using the Continental 4x4 Contact http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=4x4+Contact&vehicleSearch=true&partnum=165VR64X4XL&fromCompare1=yes&place=12&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=(Y)&minSpeedRating=H and I'm very pleased with it.
Quiet, very good on wet surface, and good in snow. I picked them because they came out first place in a test comparison of a car magazine. My emphasis is wet weather.

[X2dC]

I got those Michelin on my Civic 99 and I like it for the same reason as you. But, yeah they are not so quiet on the road and that's why I hesitate to buy those Michelin Hydroedge.

This is what I've heard about the tires also. I'm still thinking about getting a set come late winter or early spring. Sticking with Michelin, I am also considering Harmony or Latitude. The Latitude are closer spec-wise to the OE Scorpion STRs.

Is anybody running P225/60R16 instead of the stock P215/65R16? If so, have you noticed any rubbing?

[I-Su.Yu]

Any Michelin Hydroedge (w Green X) owners care to share their recent experiences? Thanks.

[sjonnie]

Reviews here (http://www.tirerack.com/survey/SurveyComments.jsp?additionalComments=y&commentStatus=P&tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=HydroEdge+with+Green+X&fromTireDetail=true&tirePageLocQty=)

[I-Su.Yu]

Reviews here (http://www.tirerack.com/survey/SurveyComments.jsp?additionalComments=y&commentStatus=P&tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=HydroEdge+with+Green+X&fromTireDetail=true&tirePageLocQty=)
Lots of good reviews there, but none from XC70 owners. And reviewers' comments about tire noise are all over the map - positive, neutral and negative.

Any XC70 owners switch from Pirelli Scorpions to Michellin Hydroedge's?

Thanks.

[duncan]

I got mine 14 months ago, replacing the stock Pirelli's.

They handle SIGNIFICANTLY better than the Pirelli's. Night and day for me. I run them at 38psi and couldn't be happier with their dry performance.

They are slightly quieter than the Pirelli's. I feel like there are probably still quieter tires out there, but for me honestly handling comes #1.

I have dedicated winter tires, so I can't really speak of their winter performance. I did get trapped in light snow a few times and they felt fine, but I drove very conservatively, so it's hard to say.

Despite the name "hydroedge", I have been somewhat disappointed with their rain performance. Obviously no tire is immune to hydroplaning, but I have still had a few scary incidents in heavy rain. Maybe I am expecting too much, but I did not notice a significant rain improvement over other tires I have driven in the past.

All in all, I would recommend them. I have been very happy. Just drive with common sense in the rain ;)

P.S. They look great too!

[I-Su.Yu]

I got mine 14 months ago, replacing the stock Pirelli's.
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All in all, I would recommend them. I have been very happy. Just drive with common sense in the rain ;)

P.S. They look great too!
Thanks!

[sjonnie]

Despite the name "hydroedge", I have been somewhat disappointed with their rain performance. Obviously no tire is immune to hydroplaning, but I have still had a few scary incidents in heavy rain. Maybe I am expecting too much, but I did not notice a significant rain improvement over other tires I have driven in the past.

Wow, I just assumed the Hydroedge was the same as the Goodyear TripleTreds that I've been running. Both are directional, high performance all-season tires. In my experience, the TripleTreds perform superbly in the rain, I regularly drive in very heavy downpours throughout the midwest and SE and have never noticed a loss in traction due to wet conditions. A closer look at the tread patterns shows some interesting differences.

------ Michelin Hydroedge ------------ Goodyear Assurance TripleTred ----
http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/michelin/mi_hydroedge_ci1_l.jpg http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/goodyear/gy_assurance_triple_ci1_l.jpg

The difference in the design of the Michelin is that the central channels don't connect to the asymmetric rain channels so water in the center of the tire can't escape to the sides. On the TripleTred the rain channels are significantly larger and drain the center of the tire. Additionally, on the Michelin, many of the small channels dead end or force water back towards the two central radial channels, on the TripleTred, every channel, including the minor ones, presents a route for water to be forced to the outside of the tire.

[I-Su.Yu]

Wow, I just assumed the Hydroedge was the same as the Goodyear TripleTreds that I've been running.
My '99 V70XC has Goodyear Assurance TripleTreads - second set. Tough choice.