Michelin XPS Rib vs. XPS Traction

[gcalhoun]

I'm probably overworking my head, but been thinking
about Michelin's highway treads(XPS Rib) on the rear and two traction
types
(XPS Traction) on the front. I'm not one for listening to an agressive
tread
design if it doesn't make a significant difference in pulling power.
Anyone running the "traction" types?
In San Antonio, TREADCO is asking $150.90 w/o taxes or mount/balance for

Michelin XPS Rib 215/85R16 /all steel/10 ply/E Range.
How does that sound?

Texas George
75 Palm Beach

 

[david l greenberg]

> Michelin XPS Rib 215/85R16 /all steel/10 ply/E Range.
> How does that sound?
>
> Texas George
> 75 Palm Beach
>
>
225/75R16 sounds better to me!

David Lee Greenberg
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[david l greenberg]

> Dave, That's a wider tire and the aspect ratio is less (aspect ratio
> is the distance from the OD to the center of the tire). The rim size
is
> obviously the same.
>
> Ken
> 76 Royale
> Greenville, SC

Okay, I think I understand what the numbers mean but the point is.......?
Is the wider tire good or bad? Or makes no difference?

David Lee Greenberg
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