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Anybody tried the Michelin XZX on their Mog?
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From 1969 or so, as a youngster every single 'off' I ever had was on Michelin X, ZX, or XZX so I have avoided Michelins ever since, one minute you're holding on in there next minute you're in the ditch !
Had another car about 10 years ago on Michelin Pilots at around £180 a corner, again got into trouble a few times. Swopped to Maxxis boy racer rubber at half the price on recommendation of my local tyre fitter and they were brill.
I now only use Yokos or Toyos on the Morgans although I believe the Verdresteins are good on 4/4's.
1969 4/4
1995 plus 8
1996 Plus 4 4seater
2002 Aero S1
2013 M3W
2014 Plus 8
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Anybody tried the Michelin XZX on their Mog? There were a couple of posts from a member called Gatewright only a couple of weeks ago - look in the Morgan photo gallery under 'New Tyres' . I think one of the posts was there
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Same as Taffmog, I well remember back in the '60's driving ( I think ) my Mk1 Escort on those new fangled Michelin ZX tyres and thinking wow, these have great road holding then a couple of seconds later wondering why I was facing the wrong way. They were good for longevity though. 
Here for a good time not a long time!!
Reg
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Had XZX on my MGB.
Would never, ever, buy them again!
Graham (G4FUJ)
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I also remember the X facter tyres, they were deadly in the wet.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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XAS's must be a different animal, I really rate them but then I don't drive hooligan style so perhaps not pushed them enough.
Steve
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L - Learner Plates On
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I have xwx fitted, couldnt comment on wet weather driving yet or even pushing on in the dry but they look right which is much more important than road holding.
(I will probably regret saying that)
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The XAS was a cut above the ZX and later XZX. The Michelin ZX series were known for a long life but uninspiring wet grip.
DaveW
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Has a lot to Say!
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Has a lot to Say!
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Haven't experienced the XZX but ironically Longstone Tyres praise their grip in the wet !
I have Michelin Pilote X tyres on my classic and rate them very highly.
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