This weekend I put a set of Michelin HydroEdge tires in my 1999 Seville SLS (25k miles). The Michelins replace the OEM GoodYears.

I've only had the tires for the past weekend, but what a difference they have made so far. these tires are great. :D

In every aspect the car rides and handles better than with the stock GoodYears. There is a long freeway on ramp that I usually take on my drive to work. The on ramp makes an almost 360 degree sweep and it goes "down," because the approach is from a bridge that crosses over the freeway.

The old GoodYears would squeal like pigs if I approached the on ramp at speed greater than 30 - 35 mph. The first time that I took the on ramp with the new tires, I kept pushing my car to go faster and not a single squealing sound from the tires. Not only are these tires squeal-free, but they also ride very smoothly and silently over the road.

I recently bought a set of Michelin Cross-Country (I think that's the name) for my wife's Yukon. Those tires are equally quiet.

If you are looking for new tires, check the Michelin HydroEdge before you buy anything else. Michelin has a $50 rebate that expires on 08.07.04. But I'd have bought the tires even without the rebate.

I paid a total of $590 a the set of four 236-60-16 tires, T speed rating. That price includes includes lifetime free rotation and balance plus road hazard warranty. The tires come with a manufacturer's 85K mileage warranty.

Incidentally (and I know that this has been dealt with elsewhere) why, why, why can't Cadillac put decent tires in their cars. The GoodYear Integrity (or whatever) that came with my car are/were a total POS. I can understand that saving costs is an important factor when manufacturers choose tires for their cars.

But these are Cadillacs we are talking about. If someone is willing to pay $50+ for a new car, I sincerely doubt they will balk at paying an extra few bucks for a better quality tire. Am I wrong?

You replaced you tires with only 25,000 miles!? :devil: :p

I agree Michelins are great, and my Caddy came with them from the factory. They seem to be a long wearing tire with low road noise, etc. However, many people up here don't buy them because they are a little harder than others. (for long tread life). This factor does not make for good winter driving, as you need softer tires for better snow and ice traction.

You replaced you tires with only 25,000 miles!? :devil: :p

I agree Michelins are great, and my Caddy came with them from the factory. They seem to be a long wearing tire with low road noise, etc. However, many people up here don't buy them because they are a little harder than others. (for long tread life). This factor does not make for good winter driving, as you need softer tires for better snow and ice traction.

Yep, @ 25K they were already fairly worn out. I could have gone a couple thousand miles more, but the price was right and Michelin had the tire rebate that expires on 08.07, so I figured, oh what the hell!!! :lildevil:

Snow is NOT a major problem in Southern California,unless you count that other kind of snow. But then again, who dirve over it?

The HydroEdge tires are supposed to be really good in wet conditions. I can't wait until we get the next California Monsoon.... :p

Yep, @ 25K they were already fairly worn out. I could have gone a couple thousand miles more, but the price was right and Michelin had the tire rebate that expires on 08.07, so I figured, oh what the hell!!! :lildevil:

Snow is NOT a major problem in Southern California,unless you count that other kind of snow. But then again, who dirve over it?

The HydroEdge tires are supposed to be really good in wet conditions. I can't wait until we get the next California Monsoon.... :p

Here is an update on my Michelin HydroEdge tires.

There is still no snow in Southern California. In the last few days, however, we have seen rainfalls of Biblical proportions (at least for So. California). Tuesday night I had to drive to LAX (the airport) to pick up someone coming in fom Dallas (it seems like half of Texas has descended upon Los Angeles all in account of the Rose Bowl :thumbsup: ). Anyhow, I drove through a pounding rain (heck, we even had some a few Category F1 tornadoes hitting near LAX right about the time I was there).

I am happy to report that the Michelin HydroEdge tires performed fantastically. In the past I had always been disappointed with the performance of all-weather tires. These tires, however, performed great. I am very happy that I got them. Everytime that I hit a patch of standing water, the tires cut right through the water without the usual feeling of losing control that other tires have. Having FWD int he rain also helps a lot.

If anyone is looking to replace their tires, I highly recommend the Michelin HydroEdge tires.

As far as the Rose Bowl is concerned, I don't care much about the outcome, although as a big Pac-Ten fan I am hoping to see Texas kick Michigan's butt.

I am waiting for the Orange Bowl and the SC vs. Oklahoma match.

GO TROJANS!!! :thumbsup:

I have the same tires on my 1995 Concours,

the best tires i've ever had by a long shot.

Ed

I put Michelin Hydroedges on my Seville too. Best thing I did was get rid of the Vogues on it.

I put Michelin Hydroedges on my Seville too. Best thing I did was get rid of the Vogues on it.
How have they been in the the snow? I need new tires on our STS.

They were ok in the snow, about the same as any other tire. Rain's another story. I don't think I've had a better rain tire.

I have PIRELLI P6000 on my STS, traction in the wet is exceptional,
cornering is also excellent,
Despite the tight twisting roads here in the UK I have never managed to squeel the tires during hard cornering,
They are speed tested at 186 mph (not by me ofcourse)
very quiet and smooth at high speed.