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Consumer Reports gives Michelin, Continental high marks
In Consumer Reports latest
tests of all-season and winter replacement tires, Michelin and
Continental lead the way. However, tests revealed that worthy tires were
not difficult to find and many provided good overall performance. Overall, Consumer Reports tested 78 models of All Season and Winter
Tires: 20 T-speed-rated (118 mph) all-season tires, 20 H-speed-rated or 130 miles per hour and 22 V-speed-rated or 149 mph performance all-season tires,
and 16 winter tire models.
The Michelin Defender led all T-speed-rated all-season tires that Consumer Reports tested. It has excellent tread life and scores highly in Consumer Reports' three-season driving tests, including dry braking, wet braking, handling, and hydroplaning. It was followed closely by the Continental ProContact EcoPlus. These tires are well suited for many older cars, minivans, and small SUVs.
A number of newer vehicles come with H- and V-speed-rated all-season tires which Consumer Reports categorizes as performance all-season tires. In the performance all-season H speed-rated category, the Michelin Primacy MXV4 was Consumer Reports' top-rated model with the Continental PureContact close behind. The Michelin performed well in most weather tests; offers a comfortable, quiet ride; and has low rolling resistance. The Continental was impressive in Consumer Reports' wet-braking test and has a good balance of all weather performance and tread life. Another Continental PureContact model led the performance all-season V speed-rated group, followed closely by the Pirelli P7 Cinturato All Season. The Continental is an all-around good performer. The Pirelli gets top marks for handling, but its tread-life score was just fair.
Many of the 62 all-season tires scored well in the three-season driving categories, and several models performed well in snow traction and ice braking, according to the magazine
Almost all of the winter tires proved excellent at snow traction, and most were good to excellent at ice braking. Winter tires are desirable in places with moderate to severe snow and ice conditions. Michelin's X-Ice Xi3 and Xi2 tied for the lead in Consumer Reports' test of 16 winter tire models. The Xi3's excellent rolling resistance set it apart, but the similar Xi2 performed better in handling, Consumer reports said. By Joseph Szczesny
The Michelin Defender led all T-speed-rated all-season tires that Consumer Reports tested. It has excellent tread life and scores highly in Consumer Reports' three-season driving tests, including dry braking, wet braking, handling, and hydroplaning. It was followed closely by the Continental ProContact EcoPlus. These tires are well suited for many older cars, minivans, and small SUVs.
A number of newer vehicles come with H- and V-speed-rated all-season tires which Consumer Reports categorizes as performance all-season tires. In the performance all-season H speed-rated category, the Michelin Primacy MXV4 was Consumer Reports' top-rated model with the Continental PureContact close behind. The Michelin performed well in most weather tests; offers a comfortable, quiet ride; and has low rolling resistance. The Continental was impressive in Consumer Reports' wet-braking test and has a good balance of all weather performance and tread life. Another Continental PureContact model led the performance all-season V speed-rated group, followed closely by the Pirelli P7 Cinturato All Season. The Continental is an all-around good performer. The Pirelli gets top marks for handling, but its tread-life score was just fair.
Many of the 62 all-season tires scored well in the three-season driving categories, and several models performed well in snow traction and ice braking, according to the magazine
Almost all of the winter tires proved excellent at snow traction, and most were good to excellent at ice braking. Winter tires are desirable in places with moderate to severe snow and ice conditions. Michelin's X-Ice Xi3 and Xi2 tied for the lead in Consumer Reports' test of 16 winter tire models. The Xi3's excellent rolling resistance set it apart, but the similar Xi2 performed better in handling, Consumer reports said. By Joseph Szczesny
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