Michelin XGT H4 or Dunlop SP5000 Symetrical

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Old 05-27-2002, 10:22 PM
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Michelin XGT H4 or Dunlop SP5000 Symetrical

I can't decide between these two. I want 215/50r17.

Any suggestions? Ride quality, confort, noise are the main concerns for me. They are approx the same price.

Which one is better???

Thanks for your inputs.
Old 05-28-2002, 11:56 AM
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Dunlop all the way.
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Dunlop

XGT is soooo bad in winter...

and it's H-rating only...can't go past 130mph
Old 05-29-2002, 01:35 AM
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Neither go with the Toyo FZ4
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Originally posted by valuetl
Neither go with the Toyo FZ4
Those aren't available in 215/50-17's yet. Better yet, go with Toyo Proxes T1-S.
Old 05-29-2002, 02:11 AM
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Toyo Prexes T1-S are goog performance Tires! But as I said, I am looking for confort and silence. I guess I'll go with Dunlop SP5000.

Any other suggestions before I order them?
Old 05-29-2002, 02:28 AM
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Originally posted by Davidas
Toyo Prexes T1-S are goog performance Tires! But as I said, I am looking for confort and silence. I guess I'll go with Dunlop SP5000.

Any other suggestions before I order them?
Exactly why I recommended the T1-S. They are quiet and ride much better than the stock Michelins. A bit pricey but I rather pay a bit more for peace of mind, especially in the rain.
Old 05-29-2002, 02:43 AM
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Originally posted by Lawaia


Exactly why I recommended the T1-S. They are quiet and ride much better than the stock Michelins. A bit pricey but I rather pay a bit more for peace of mind, especially in the rain.
I am still not conviced that the T1-S is quieter and more confortable than the Dunlop SP5000???

Anyone else can convice me, as I will make my decision only on this site resommandations.

Thanks.
Old 05-29-2002, 11:19 AM
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I've got the Dunlop SP 5000, and I must say...they r superb...they r perfect in the rain...no slippage at all...and dry they r also wonderful. They r 100 times better then the stock Michelins.
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I just bought the Dunlop Sp Sport 5000s and placed them on TL-S rims for my TL-P, they just went on today. They stick like glue! The ride is excellent, and they are quiet except on concrete. The noise is less, though, than with the 205/60/16 stock Michelins. It's been raining a lot here in Cleveland, so I'll be able to tell you about wet traction soon.
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