mrGutWrench
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__. I have nearly 85K on my '02 Jetta sedan and the original Michelins are nearly worn out (yeah, us grey-haired, broken down, old, thrown away, retired guys who drive slow are real hard on tires) and I'd love to go with tires that will give good mileage. I know in my mind that I'll never recoup the cost of new Michelins versus cheaper tires in fuel savings but my heart tells me to stick with them. Anybody got any experience with 205 tires versus the original 195's?
Here's what Michelin says:
"You may want to consider moving up to the 205/65R15 94H Energy MXV4 Plus. This is an approved alternate tire by Volkswagen for use on the Passat. You will find the 205/ 65R16 is a little wider and and taller than your original 195/65R15. Since it has been approved by Volkswagen, it will work without rubbing, and it this tire will fit on the your stock rims."
__. Anybody got any experience with these tires? I don't have price quotes for the two; that will make some difference, too.
Thanks, MrG
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Here's what Michelin says:
"You may want to consider moving up to the 205/65R15 94H Energy MXV4 Plus. This is an approved alternate tire by Volkswagen for use on the Passat. You will find the 205/ 65R16 is a little wider and and taller than your original 195/65R15. Since it has been approved by Volkswagen, it will work without rubbing, and it this tire will fit on the your stock rims."
__. Anybody got any experience with these tires? I don't have price quotes for the two; that will make some difference, too.
Thanks, MrG
'