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OEM Michelin, OEM Bridgestone Vs Other (merged threads)

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Old 07-01-24, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Quantum501
Ditto. I love the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife.
My original Michelin's were toast at about 30k and the MaxLife have already exceeded that with very little wear. I think that they are quieter and smoother too.
I guess there must be different models of Michelin Defenders, as I've routinely gotten 60k ish miles out of them. Maybe OEMs that come with a car are different than those from tire stores, which is where I got them?
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Originally Posted by ravenuer
I guess there must be different models of Michelin Defenders, as I've routinely gotten 60k ish miles out of them. Maybe OEMs that come with a car are different than those from tire stores, which is where I got them?
I think the OEM Michelin that came on the 4th gen RX was the Premier LTX, not the Defender. That was true, at least, for the 2020 MY, although mine came with the Bridgestones. The OEM Premier LTX is notorious for poor wear. The tire store version may have different characteristics.
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Originally Posted by bamalam
I think the OEM Michelin that came on the 4th gen RX was the Premier LTX, not the Defender. That was true, at least, for the 2020 MY, although mine came with the Bridgestones. The OEM Premier LTX is notorious for poor wear. The tire store version may have different characteristics.
yes....mine had the Premier LTX....amazingly poor tire. I have always loved Michelin b/f these.
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Originally Posted by Quantum501
yes....mine had the Premier LTX....amazingly poor tire. I have always loved Michelin b/f these.
Thanks, that's good to know.
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