Michelin Tires only 9/32 to Start?
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You might be looking at the wrong tires. I'm fairly certain that those Michelins aren't run-flat tires. Lexus (along with other manufacturers) have strayed away from them due to poor ride quality and noise. Also, if you have a spare in the trunk, then for sure you don't have run flats.
My experience with Michelin tires has been positive on tread life, so don't worry as long as you rotate them regularly.
My experience with Michelin tires has been positive on tread life, so don't worry as long as you rotate them regularly.
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Thanks all for your help on this thread. It appears The Michelin OEM tires (I know you can get it with Bridgestones too) DO come with just 9/32nds but that there IS a 60K treadwear warranty like with many tires that have deeper starting tread. And that the tires are regular tires, not "run flat' or anything like them. So I got the 9/32nds right but everything else wrong. Good thing I'm on here to get the correct info!
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Just in case you were wondering, I've had the Premiers on my 450h since November. About 2.5K on them so far. There hasn't been a great amount of snow this winter to try them out. But during the storm a few weeks back that dumped a few inches, they faired well. And I do looong, twisty hills.
The big claim to fame with the Premiers, grip isn't compromised as it wears. So hopefully you'll be able to get the treadwear warranty. Michelins are top rated in the 3RX forum among the OE brands.
The big claim to fame with the Premiers, grip isn't compromised as it wears. So hopefully you'll be able to get the treadwear warranty. Michelins are top rated in the 3RX forum among the OE brands.
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