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09-30-20, 11:03 AM
#886
Michelin Promise Plan and Costco
Hi All,
Despite being a Michelin customer for nearly two decades, I did not know about their Promise Plan. Which essentially provides 30 days to return new tires if the customer is not happy with they way they ride. However the money paid must be used at the same tire shop to purchase another set of Michelins.
https://www.michelinman.com/warranty.html
Costco does provide this as well. Others maybe aware of it already but if not, thought I’d share it with fellow forum members.
Despite being a Michelin customer for nearly two decades, I did not know about their Promise Plan. Which essentially provides 30 days to return new tires if the customer is not happy with they way they ride. However the money paid must be used at the same tire shop to purchase another set of Michelins.
https://www.michelinman.com/warranty.html
Costco does provide this as well. Others maybe aware of it already but if not, thought I’d share it with fellow forum members.
09-30-20, 09:23 PM
#888
Thank you nsnqst!! Definitely, the MXM4 are going to be the more comfy. I bought the car 2 months ago 
Another question I have is: How can I know if I have "sport tuned suspensions"? Seemingly, the sport package includes that and 19 inch wheels (which I have). Anyone?
Another question I have is: How can I know if I have "sport tuned suspensions"? Seemingly, the sport package includes that and 19 inch wheels (which I have). Anyone?
“FT” package that had 19” wheels & all-season tires. This means that 19” wheels don’t necessarily mean there is a sports package.
The best way to find the information on your specific car is to use the Lexus VIN information site.
https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrive.../vehicle-specs
You can use the link above to enter the VIN of your RX & it will tell you everything that was made at the factory, including packages. No need to sign-in or register; just enter your VIN and click on “download full specs” and you’ll get the information of your RX.
For reference, I’ve added two screenshots of details of my RX.
Options on the RX
Standard features included with the base RX
Do let us know what you find! I didn’t know some of these packages existed abd my car had those 😂!
Last edited by nsnqst; 09-30-20 at 09:37 PM.
10-01-20, 07:08 PM
#889
Thanks! I looked up my car on that page and got the info. Basically, same as the one in that post. !9 inch with all season tires. I discover that I have HID headlights -I thought they were halogen. Not much more, but yes, no sports suspensions. Thank you all, very useful. It also says when the car was ordered and when it was used for the 1st time. Cool.
10-01-20, 08:15 PM
#890
Thanks! I looked up my car on that page and got the info. Basically, same as the one in that post. !9 inch with all season tires. I discover that I have HID headlights -I thought they were halogen. Not much more, but yes, no sports suspensions. Thank you all, very useful. It also says when the car was ordered and when it was used for the 1st time. Cool.
10-05-20, 07:08 PM
#891
I did a lot of research on Michelin tires (been using Michelins for nearly 20 years and very happy with their tires). This included talking to Michelin, Tire Rack and various other sites and YouTube for my 2014 RX with 19” wheels. Initial shortlist included Michelin Defender LTX, Premier LTX, Cross Climate 2, Primacy Tour and MXM4.
Cross Climate 2 is VERY new; made for wintery/ rainy weather & was told by Costco Tire store associates are 3 different locations that they will be comparatively noisier compared to others. So that was out.
The next was Defender LTX - given that they were primarily made as light truck tires and reading that the ride is bumpy for many reviewers, that was out.
It was down to the Premier LTX, Primacy MXM4 and Primacy Tour. Premier LTX can run out of tread faster than the others (already have them on my RX) & I wanted to try a different tire so the Premier LTX was out.
Of the Primacy Tour and Primacy MXM4, I found that, for my use, the MXM4 would give me the comfortable and quiet ride with excellent dry & wet traction as well as some snow traction (we seldom get snow here in Texas).
All initial 5 tires are very good tires, the remaining 3 came on top and it was down to personal preference, based on what one is looking for.
Reading previous posts on this thread made me research other brands but I found it was safer to stay with Michelins.
Hope you and other members find this helpful. Good luck and please let us know what you decide. Happy driving and be safe!
Cross Climate 2 is VERY new; made for wintery/ rainy weather & was told by Costco Tire store associates are 3 different locations that they will be comparatively noisier compared to others. So that was out.
The next was Defender LTX - given that they were primarily made as light truck tires and reading that the ride is bumpy for many reviewers, that was out.
It was down to the Premier LTX, Primacy MXM4 and Primacy Tour. Premier LTX can run out of tread faster than the others (already have them on my RX) & I wanted to try a different tire so the Premier LTX was out.
Of the Primacy Tour and Primacy MXM4, I found that, for my use, the MXM4 would give me the comfortable and quiet ride with excellent dry & wet traction as well as some snow traction (we seldom get snow here in Texas).
All initial 5 tires are very good tires, the remaining 3 came on top and it was down to personal preference, based on what one is looking for.
Reading previous posts on this thread made me research other brands but I found it was safer to stay with Michelins.
Hope you and other members find this helpful. Good luck and please let us know what you decide. Happy driving and be safe!
I used the NIOSH SLM app for the iPhone to record this; I’m sure some noise on the Premier LTX is attributed to a thinner thread. I’m in no way saying that née Premier LTXs won’t be good; just that my preference was MXM4s and share the results.
Premier LTX at 3/32nd
Brand new MXM4s at full thread
10-15-20, 08:17 AM
#892
Intermediate
How are the General Altimax RT43 holding up? After a few years?
I'm about to buy new tires, and I'm considering the General Altimax tires.
I'm about to buy new tires, and I'm considering the General Altimax tires.
Last edited by Non; 10-15-20 at 10:16 AM.
10-15-20, 08:44 AM
#893
The General Altimax RT43 H-rated tires on my 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R (installed in December 2016) continue to hold up very well. As I have stated several times, when my wife's 2015 RX350 needs new tires it will get a set of them as well.
10-31-20, 07:51 AM
#894
Update Halloween,20
By contrast, compared to either of these the Michelin Premiers look average in reviews, which has been our experience. I think the Kumho HT51,s I have on my 4runner beat the Premiers.
11-14-20, 01:06 PM
#895
Decided to go with the Michelin crossclimate 2 tires while they still had the rebate/ sale going.
They are on my wife's 14 with 19" wheels. ride is good, sound level good. Really like the snow rating, though have not had any storms to try them out in yet.
They are on my wife's 14 with 19" wheels. ride is good, sound level good. Really like the snow rating, though have not had any storms to try them out in yet.
Last edited by UtahMTB; 12-04-20 at 06:34 AM.
11-14-20, 04:26 PM
#896
If I still had a third generation RX, I would be looking at the Toyo A20. I have them on my Highlander. They are quiet and I have 55,000 miles on them, with plenty of tread left.
11-19-20, 02:04 AM
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Has anyone tried the Yokohama YK740GTL? It's only available at Discount Tire Company. They keep telling me it's a great tire but I can't find any reviews
that don't seem to be sponsored by Discount Tire. I have a 2014 RX350 with 19" wheels. Thank you.
that don't seem to be sponsored by Discount Tire. I have a 2014 RX350 with 19" wheels. Thank you.
11-29-20, 10:34 PM
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Yokohama????????Please help
Has anyone tried the Yokohama YK740GTL? It's only available at Discount Tire Company. They keep telling me it's a great tire but I can't find any reviews
that don't seem to be sponsored by Discount Tire. I have a 2014 RX350 with 19" wheels. Thank you.
that don't seem to be sponsored by Discount Tire. I have a 2014 RX350 with 19" wheels. Thank you.
12-04-20, 06:48 AM
#900
Michelin Crossclimate 2 review
After having these on our 2014 RX for a couple of months now, this matches our experience so far. Still no winter snow storms to have tested them in, but since that is basically what they were engineered for, I have little concern about that. My concern was how a 3 peaks rated tire would perform in warmer desert type conditions, as our travel often takes us from the heat of St. George to snow in high elevations in the same day or even in the same drive.
https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/12/02/m...l-season-tire/
My other concern was road noise at highway speeds. Interior db measurements were the same as with oem tires that these replaced. (20k miles on the car)
Honestly seems like these tires were almost engineered for me specifically..lol
https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/12/02/m...l-season-tire/
My other concern was road noise at highway speeds. Interior db measurements were the same as with oem tires that these replaced. (20k miles on the car)
Honestly seems like these tires were almost engineered for me specifically..lol
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