I just received my Michelin MXT 205/70R14 R tires from Tirerack, total was
slightly under $400 with shipping.  They said they had a few in stock,
didn't say how many.  Some observations; They have the same tread pattern as
my old MX4 Rainforce 205/70R14 tires.  They has what seems like a softer
rubber compound, the treadwear on the MX4s is 420 while the MXT is 280.  The
sidewall while reinforced on the MXT is a two ply rayon while the MX4 is
also a two ply rayon.  The load rating on the MXTs in 99 (about 1700 lbs)
and the MX4 is 95 (about 1500 lbs).  One strange difference is that the MX4
is an all-season radial while the MXT is not.  This seems strange as the
rubber compound on the MXT is softer. Both tires were made in the UK.

I have not mounted them yet, I'll get to that after work today.

David Filcoff
Computing Support Specialist
University of Missouri, Columbia
Research Reactor Facility
573 882 5338
FilcoffD@Missouri.edu

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