Michelin Premier A/S
10-31-18, 12:20 PM
#2
I have them on my 600 and love them. I started a thread in early Spring that I have been remiss to update but will. I needed to have their balancing (and RFV) revisited a couple times (I feel everything) and did not want to update CL until things were rectified. That was resolved a few months back, summer came, and well, here we are...
At any rate, at the time, I was seeking input on these vs. the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Plus that many rave about: comparable reviews across multiple dimensions on the basis of some data I got from Tirerack, though purportedly better stopping distance on wet pavement. This was recently posted about by a different member, confirming that finding after the tires had some wear.
The tires are remarkably quiet and smooth and do feel quite sure-footed in the rain. I don't know how they behave in snow (though the reviews are promising... I think the P7s may have a slight edge here, though), and I avoid taking the car out in snow anyway. I tend to take off ramps quickly (when no one is around), especially considering the size and weight of this car, and again I feel like my yacht is on rails with little-to-no squealing from the tires.
I could say more, but in a nutshell, I would certainly recommend them.
My original thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ing-input.html
At any rate, at the time, I was seeking input on these vs. the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Plus that many rave about: comparable reviews across multiple dimensions on the basis of some data I got from Tirerack, though purportedly better stopping distance on wet pavement. This was recently posted about by a different member, confirming that finding after the tires had some wear.
The tires are remarkably quiet and smooth and do feel quite sure-footed in the rain. I don't know how they behave in snow (though the reviews are promising... I think the P7s may have a slight edge here, though), and I avoid taking the car out in snow anyway. I tend to take off ramps quickly (when no one is around), especially considering the size and weight of this car, and again I feel like my yacht is on rails with little-to-no squealing from the tires.
I could say more, but in a nutshell, I would certainly recommend them.
My original thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ing-input.html
Last edited by caha14; 10-31-18 at 12:23 PM.
10-31-18, 01:02 PM
#3
Driver School Candidate
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Thanks for that input. I have always been a fan of Michelin's, specifically the Primacy MXV4's. I was told the Premier A/S were replacements for the Primacy MXV4's so just wanted to make sure if they're just as good as the MXV4's if not better (since it's a newer version). Also, the consensus here on CL seems to favor the Pirelli P7's so wanted to see if anyone had experience with the Premier's.
10-31-18, 05:30 PM
#4
Racer
I have been very happy with the Pirelli P7 Plus on both an LS 430 (18") and LS 460 (19"). That said, I've always been a Michelin guy and was excited to learn the Premier AS finally became available in 245/45/19 last March. Still limited reviews and comparisons from CLers but the following thread indicates the new technology and tread design of the Premier AS really does work. I plan to try the Premier AS when I need new tires next Summer. I still have 6/32nds left on the P7 Plus.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...remier-as.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...remier-as.html
11-01-18, 11:11 AM
#5
Pole Position
Thanks for that input. I have always been a fan of Michelin's, specifically the Primacy MXV4's. I was told the Premier A/S were replacements for the Primacy MXV4's so just wanted to make sure if they're just as good as the MXV4's if not better (since it's a newer version). Also, the consensus here on CL seems to favor the Pirelli P7's so wanted to see if anyone had experience with the Premier's.
11-01-18, 12:46 PM
#6
Lexus Fanatic
I don't think you can go wrong with either the Premier A/S or the Cinturato P7 Plus for this car. Both are excellent grand touring tires, and both are very well suited to the LS. If you're a Michelin guy, get the Premier. The Premier hasn't been available in the LS size until recently, and I think its still not available in the 18" size. I'm a Michelin guy too, had it been available before I bought my first set of P7s I probably would have gotten them. I'm so satisfied with the P7s though after multiple sets it would be hard for me to roll the dice on something different.
I haven't looked lately, but I think the Premiers are more expensive aren't they?
I haven't looked lately, but I think the Premiers are more expensive aren't they?
11-01-18, 01:28 PM
#7
Pole Position
I don't think you can go wrong with either the Premier A/S or the Cinturato P7 Plus for this car. Both are excellent grand touring tires, and both are very well suited to the LS. If you're a Michelin guy, get the Premier. The Premier hasn't been available in the LS size until recently, and I think its still not available in the 18" size. I'm a Michelin guy too, had it been available before I bought my first set of P7s I probably would have gotten them. I'm so satisfied with the P7s though after multiple sets it would be hard for me to roll the dice on something different.
I haven't looked lately, but I think the Premiers are more expensive aren't they?
I haven't looked lately, but I think the Premiers are more expensive aren't they?
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11-01-18, 05:09 PM
#8
Lexus Fanatic
Yeah $200 is $200. I'm normally a Michelin guy, but I have had nothing but good experiences with these tires. No issues balancing them (thats where Michelin excels IMHO), they stay quiet as they age. Treadwear is good, I get about 40k until they get to 4/32nds which is when I replace tires, I'm sure if you were willing to go to 2/32nds you could get 60k+
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