At 9:39 AM -0400 10/29/99, David M wrote:
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>But with poor treadwear rating (280). My Cooper Lifeliners ride
>beautifully and have a treadwear rating of 640 - they will last more
>than twice as long as the MXT's and they are less expensive $75 versus
>$100.

        While this sounds good, I must point out that the treadwear
        rating is relative ONLY to the SAME manufacturer's other tire
        lines. Considering that none of the Michelins I've had over the
        last 40+ years of driving have exhibited fast wear, a 280 rating
        for the MXT would be excellent!

         Anecdotal comparison: Factory supplied Michelins on my '73 VW Camper
        had about 1/3 the tread left after 75000 road miles... MXLs on our
        earlier Vanagons were pretty well worn by 45K miles...