Freds430

Here is a review from Tire Rack on both. If you go to each tire individually you can see how consumers rated both. They look very close with scoring low in snow traction which you should not have to worry about in southern CA. They are very close so the tie breaker could be the Pirelli's are much less expense and come with a slightly longer tread warranty.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=137

ColAngus

Finally pulled the OEM, Michelin trash off of my 2011 RX350. I set them on fire, p!ssed on them, buried them and salted the earth above them.
Replaced with Blizzak DM-V2's and they are thrilling. I've got enough winter experience on them now to fairly comment. Ice, packed snow, soupy snow, hills, accelerating, braking, everything is pretty much excellent. I'm super happy with them. I think they were under $900 Canadian, all-in, installed.
I really wanted to get some WS80's because I'm more familiar with them and the WS line. I was worried the DMV2's might be awful like their LM, performance snow tires, but they're fantastic.

lexus114

wow? i like my michelins?

COPAPILOT

I agree about the Michelins and the Brigestones. When I was in Canada I put Winter Bridgestone Winter Duelers on my Ford Truck and nothing was able to stop me, ice or blizzard snows. One day when the drive was a sheet of ice covered by water, I put my truck in 4WD and stomped it to try to spin out. Wouldn't spin. They were glued to the ice.

rxgs2011

My 2010 RX450h had a lot of tire noise starting at around 20,000 miles. Then by 25,000 I noticed enough front tire wear to go ahead and replace the noisy Dunlops. I put on Michelin's but can't remember the exact model. I sold that RX in August and replaced it with a 2015 RX450h. Back to Dunlops again. I can report the replacement Michelin's on my 2010 had 27,000 miles on them when I sold my 2010 RX450h. The total mileage on the RX was 52,000. The Michelins were still whisper quiet and smooth. I picked the Michelin tire that fit the vehicles 19" wheels and was noted to be the quietest tire in the Michelin list. The tire installer warned me that it was not rated at the same speed as the earlier Dunlops, but I never had a problem with the tires. I never exceeded 90mph anyway. I would definitely recommend a Michelin. They seem to have better life expectancy. I also think inflation to 32-34 lbs is best. That's a bit higher than the recommended, but since air will only leak out, and it gets cold in Winter, I prefer for the tire to be only slightly over inflated on occasion, than under inflated most of the time. You get better wear too. I have never in my life seen a tire with the "Over Inflated" pattern. Only the under inflated pattern. It seems front tires, no matter how good your alignment is, will always wear more on the outside edges, due to cornering. So why not over inflate them a little to move the wear toward the center. Then with rotation of the tires, they should all wear out evenly at the same time, all the way across the tire, not just the outside edges. It works for me, and has for 20 years.

lexus114

um.....what?

mkeeney

His truck was in neutral? Excellent traction control? A 4WD truck will spin the tires on dry pavement if you "stomp it."

rxgs2011

I have had my tires at 36 -37 cold for 5 years now and feel I have better wear. So I agree with you about a pressure slightly higher than the recommended to improve tire edge wear.

kitlz

Finally had a chance to drive the Premiers through some snow this morning. It was still coming down heavily with about 3" on the ground when I left. The roads were minimally treated but driven on. Snow mode off. They don't like slush which is similar to other tires I've had. Otherwise they were pretty confident going up and down the hills. The only time I slipped (lights flashed) was going over railroad tracks, typical when it's wet or snow covered. But no loss of control at all. I'm happy with them.

CapeDave

I am wondering about Michelin Premiers or HP Latitudes. I currently have the Latitudes, but the fronts are getting worn. I hate that, because I always have to buy 4. ADD.

I like quiet first and traction a very close second. Well, safety first actually. So, if I do not hear a good reason to change, I will get the HP Latitudes. They are Z rated. I hate to just give them the old rear set as they are in superb condition. Is there any thing else I could do with them? Donate to the needy or someone here who could use them? Thanks.

rlbrock8

I am very pleased with Michelin Tires. I am looking into buying a set of Michelin's for my RX 350. I was told Michelin does not make the LTX in 235-55-19. If anyone has purchased Michelin for their RX 350, which type did you get?

kitlz

I have the Premier LTX in 235/55/19. Info and pic are in post 446. Latitude are the OE option but more expensive.

Zmon

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How are you liking them so far? Noticed you had them since October, so I assume you should at least have a general opinion of them. Need to replace the Dunlops that came on the RX I picked up a few months ago, and the Premiers are in my sights.

kitlz

Zmon, congrats on your 350. I'm pretty happy overall with the Premiers since I had them installed five months ago. They're not as firm as the Verdes but still confident feeling. Just the way I like it. And no comparison to the Dunlops. Wow, those were super soft. I think the Premiers are a good choice for the RX.

mattsk42

I do not care about ride comfort or sound level at all. Yes, seriously.

Priority is performance in the snow and tire tread life. I do not want to buy two sets of tires and don't need THAT much performance in the snow that it would be worth it.

I just need the BEST performance in the snow in a tire that can be used year round without falling apart too soon. I want to use these tires for many miles.

Price isn't a huge concern.

2010 RX 450h in AWD.