Michelin Premier A/S replacing MXV4
#32
I'm honestly fine with the ride, 17" is a good balance between cosmetics and tire life, ride, price, etc. I just don't like to go larger than that. But my first preference would have been the 16" wheels, I just don't think it's worth the price to buy a whole new set of rims.
Did the later generations changed the front calipers for 2004-2006 where they can't go smaller than 17"?
Last edited by BradTank; 08-22-15 at 12:37 PM.
#38
#39
Just replaced Michelin Premiers on a Toyota Sienna - lasted a grand total of 22K miles. Worn down to the wear bars at 3/32nds. Received a pro rata (pre-mature wear) credit of approximately 66% of the cost of the tires. (Replaced with Continental ControlContact Tour A/S.)
I've been a loyal Michelin fan for decades. Have to say the Premier had the worst mileage wear of any tire I've owned, except for the cheap Bridgestones that were OEM on the Sienna. The Premier is a soft composition rubber, with new siping that appears/emerges on the tread as the tire wears - which it did rather quickly - that does improve traction as the tire is worn. However, there is a trade-off - - the soft rubber composition together with the significantly reduced 8.5/32nds initial tread depth also result in shorter mileage life.
Of course, this experience was on a Sienna, not a LS. But, I also recently put Premiers in service on two of my LS's (17" on the 2001 LS and 18" and one of the 2006's), and the jury is still out. However, I'm beginning to have buyer's remorse. If I had it to do over again, I'd have tried the Pirelli Cinturato P7 on the LS's. I am happy that I grabbed 4 new Primacy MXV4's 18" V-rated on a closeout for the third LS. There is no way the Premier will have the mileage longevity I have had with the Primacy MXV4.
For those who have had your Premiers now for a year or so, what are your experiences? Take a tire gauge and measure your current remaining tread depth & mileage on the tires and report back.
I've been a loyal Michelin fan for decades. Have to say the Premier had the worst mileage wear of any tire I've owned, except for the cheap Bridgestones that were OEM on the Sienna. The Premier is a soft composition rubber, with new siping that appears/emerges on the tread as the tire wears - which it did rather quickly - that does improve traction as the tire is worn. However, there is a trade-off - - the soft rubber composition together with the significantly reduced 8.5/32nds initial tread depth also result in shorter mileage life.
Of course, this experience was on a Sienna, not a LS. But, I also recently put Premiers in service on two of my LS's (17" on the 2001 LS and 18" and one of the 2006's), and the jury is still out. However, I'm beginning to have buyer's remorse. If I had it to do over again, I'd have tried the Pirelli Cinturato P7 on the LS's. I am happy that I grabbed 4 new Primacy MXV4's 18" V-rated on a closeout for the third LS. There is no way the Premier will have the mileage longevity I have had with the Primacy MXV4.
For those who have had your Premiers now for a year or so, what are your experiences? Take a tire gauge and measure your current remaining tread depth & mileage on the tires and report back.
Last edited by Tom57; 02-06-16 at 07:25 AM.
#40
Oh boy...this is gunna be good Im kidding. The only thing I will say in defense of any tire is that some cars for some reason example Honda CRVs, chew up tires. Could be camber.....weight.....all wheel drive....I have no idea. Not sure about the Sienna......Longevity report is still out on the P7s as well....but so far so good...fingers crossed.
#44
The ole penny tread depth measurement. Thanks Jim. http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/....jsp?techid=51
I measured to Lincoln's eye with a tire gauge = approx. 6.5 - 7/32nds.
I measured to Lincoln's eye with a tire gauge = approx. 6.5 - 7/32nds.
#45
The ole penny tread depth measurement. Thanks Jim. http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/....jsp?techid=51
I measured to Lincoln's eye with a tire gauge = approx. 6.5 - 7/32nds.
I measured to Lincoln's eye with a tire gauge = approx. 6.5 - 7/32nds.