Had Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires installed on the rear end today.

Maleficio

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Car
2005 FX45 rwd
Name
Allen
Compared to the Nitto 850 slicks I originally had on the rear I do not like these tires. Granted, I have legitimate traction now, but the Michelin sidewalls are too soft. Lots of roll in the rear now. I don't like it.

Front tires are Goodyear Fortera. They at least are not bald.

Gonna buy a new set of of Nitto 850 for the rear and move the Defenders up front.

Before the change the FX45 rode and handled like a go-kart. Now it handles like a pickup.

The soft sidewalls in the Michelin Defenders annoy the crap out of me. I figure they'll do much better up front.
 
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