Tires MICHELIN or OEM FORD

I run the X-Ice on my Allroad. Nice tire, but I don’t drive them hard on dry pavement for obvious reasons.

I just picked up a set of Continental Viking contacts. Previously I had Michellin X-Ice and they were solid.

I don't drive the Miata in the rain much, but the couple times I have, the grip has been excellent. The only time I've unintentionally broke traction on these tires is when I was going downhill into a decreasing radius turn and hit a patch of gravel.

Overall, I really like the new wheel and tires, but I wouldn't say it's all upside either. The Michelins are just that much quieter and more comfortable (Granted the previous tires were nearing the end of their life, but they were always loud). I listen to the stereo 5-6 clicks lower than I used to as well. The grip is also far higher, and putting my right foot down mid corner no longer induces instant oversteer and spinning tires. It just hooks up and goes. It's still fun, but it definitely has changed the character of the car a fair bit. It's much more serious, and while I enjoy the added grip, there's certainly something to be said for what has been lost. On the bright side, when winter hits I'll get to have some more low(er) traction fun when I put the stock wheels back on.

Michelin CrossClimate 2’s are quite amazing. I highly recommend them.

Michelin defender best right longest lasting best mpg hands down I mount and balance tons of these tires it’s all I got on both my Prius

Recently I put Michelin Crossclimate+ XL’s on to replace my bald falkens.

My FIL just got rid of his stock goodyear wrangler tores at 45k miles and replaced them with Michelin all seasons. I used to have Michelin all seasons before I went to all terrain tires and the Michelins were great tires, just not meant to go off road.

My Primacy's only lasted 27K miles on my sr+. Sure they had good EV range, and decent handling, but couldn't even last 30K miles.

Honestly, the Michelins are generally more recommended here over the Conti's... and after 35k on my 99, the best thing I ever did was get rid of the frickin Michelins, and replaced 'em with Bridgestone Potenza's... SOOOO much better wet traction