>>>>FYI: I came accross the December issue of Automobile magazine, they tested about 6 "All season" tires in the 205-16 size on a Ford Contour. 1st) came to Michelin XGT V4---2nd) went to Pirelli P6000, according to the magazine they were very similar in all performance criteria. The list went on, and I don't remember the rest because I was on my lunch break. Later...... Talat 97 GLX Blk/Blk