Michelin XGT-Z Tires

Michelin XGT-Z Tires 

DESCRIPTION

The ultra-high performance, Z speed-rated tire designed to provide ultimate levels of handling and traction for performance enthusiasts who drive exotic and ultra-high performance sports cars. Available in 16-17 inch sizes.

USER REVIEWS

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[Sep 27, 2024]
feechtnerisr


Strength:

cornering,wet traction. Unproven claim for 80m mile life? Right! engine diagnostics and repair

Weakness:

none . .

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Sep 06, 2023]
lanmosd51


Strength:

i got an incredible deal for 2 of these and im running the only at 175 rms for both of them at 2 ohms and they still dome in a ported box i made i just wish i had 300 rms a side because thats how much they want, they are also very durable Durham Porta Potty Service

Weakness:

None . .

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Aug 15, 2003]
swmiller51
Model Reviewed: Volvo S90

Strength:

Comfortable ride.

Weakness:

Wears out too fast. Terible on wet roads. If I'm on the interstate when it's raining heaving, I will get off the road, I don't trust these tires in the rain.

This tire is the closest that mathes the XGT V4 that I have on my 98 Volvo S90. I have 77,000 miles on my Volvo and I have the 3rd set of tires and looking for my 4th set. I have always preferred Michelin's but this will be my last set on any of my cars ever. I have 20,000 miles on this set and got 25,000 on the last set. I'm a standard driver and rotate my tires. I had a blow out last week on my rear tire. My car is a rear wheel drive.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Mar 10, 2003]
Tim
Model Reviewed: 1999 Honda Civic Si

Strength:

look okay

Weakness:

have had to rebead them 3 times and continue to leak at bead, poor wet driving, unbeliveably bad in snow

I know the V4's that came factory on my car are not the same tire as the Z rated but the V4's weren't listed and I wanted to submit a review. These tires are garbage. I don't think I'll buy Michelins again. They slip like you woudn't believe on wet roads and may as well be summer radials in snow. I have 20,000 miles on them and they need to be replaced long ago as they tramell too much. Sometimes its dangerous as the car cathes a rut in the road and practically pulls me into oncoming traffic. Anyone have suggestions on a better all season radial?

Similar Products Used:

none

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RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Sep 29, 2001]
tireguy
Model Reviewed: XGT-Z

Strength:

DRY GRIP. MASSIVE DRY GRIP

Weakness:

wear fast (like and extreme performance tire)

All of these other reviewers are idiots. The XGT-V4 is a "performance all-season" tire. All season is terrible for dry performance, all that all season means is that they are designed to work at a lower temperature. The XGT-Z and XGT-V4 are in completely different leagues. It''s like comparing a Monte Carlo to a Corvette. Nothing about those 2 tires is in any way, shape or form similar. The X-One is even worse, it''s hard as a brick. It is a cavalier compared to the Vette. There is absolutle zero relation between these tires and the XGT-Z. It is an ultra high performance tire. It''s OEM on the Viper for corn''s sake. Don''t be mislead by these other people.

Similar Products Used:

Michelin Pilot SX, Bridgestone Potenza S-02, Yokohama AVS Intermediate, Bridgestone RE-71, Falken Azenis

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
3
[Jan 16, 2001]
steve
Model Reviewed: 2000 Honda Civic Si

Strength:

Haven't fallen off the rims. Quiet. Didn't really have to pay for them (OEM tires).

Weakness:

Hard rubber. No stick. These are absolute crap. I might be able to excuse the abysmal wet-weather and non-existent snow performance if these would at least handle well on dry pavement. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Why tire mfr's still put their name on such shoddy products is beyond my comprehension. I don't want to buy any Michelins after these!

Okay, XGT-V4's came on my car stock, but only XGT-Z's were listed on this site. It appears to be basically the same product with a lower speed rating.

Anyway, I would recommend that if you have any enemies in rainy regions, you should consider sending these as a "let's be friends (snicker)" gift. I can't wait until the tread has worn down enough to justify replacing them. If they make it until next winter, I'm just going to do so anyway, for my safety.

Similar Products Used:

Big Wheel molded plastic tires - about the same stickiness

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RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
2
[Sep 13, 2000]
paul
Model Reviewed: On 1995 maxima

Strength:

cornering,wet traction. Unproven claim for 80m mile life? Right!

Weakness:

Noisy and hard, lousy ride... like a truck.

This is review for Mich. X-1, X-one which I was talked into as better deal, rain traction, 80 k wear rating, etc. than a lesser Mich. I am non-enthusiast... appreciate good performance... did the Porsche and BMW thing and drive sportingly occasionally, but wanted reasonable ride quality & quiet for most of my driving. Not this one. Took it back at 13k miles for rotation and they spent 2 hours trying to rebalance (and "true... cut off some rubber". Told me I had to rotate at 5k religiously, Claimed problem was my not having rotated, and difficulty of balancing with aftermarket rims(stick on weights vs. ugly clampons on the outside)... but admitted there were lots of them on the road. Anyone else heard this?
Will go back to Bridgestone if the Firestone/Govt. lynching doesn't put them under.

Similar Products Used:

Had Bridgestone Turanza on 1990 maxima and it was a terrific tire. Quiet, Smooth Ride. got 50,000 miles wear on ?50,000 rated? Unheard of.

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Jan 26, 2001]
Frank

Strength:

Excellent dry weather grip, very quick steering response.

Weakness:

Bad in wet weather. Horrible in snow. Not quiet. Expensive.

This is a review of the XGT-V4, a "slower" version of the XGT-Z. Performance is bad in wet weather; deadly in snow, ice, or slush. Treads are 2/3 gone in 22000 miles. I crashed my car on these tires because I spun out in light rain. Don't buy unless you live in sunny and dry climate.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
2
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