Almost everyone who answered my Dunlop tire question said, they were lousy tires even if they are OE tires for my upcoming 2010 EX35 AWD Journey, so I decided that I'm going to replace them !!!
But, I was told by one EX35 Forum member that the Michelin Primacy MXV4's were the best way to go !!!
But, I found out to day that these MXV4's are H-rated and "not" the speed rating of V-rated which is a higher rating !!!
So, now I don't know which is the best tire to buy for my wife's EX35 AWD Journey in all types of winter driving conditions !! So, do any of you EX35 Forum members have a better suggestion for the tire I'm looking for ?
Recommended by EX35 Forum Michelin Primacy MXV4's !!!
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MagicMan2000
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Re: Recommended by EX35 Forum Michelin Primacy MXV4's !!! (simon949)
I've have always been partial to the Michelin Pilot A/S. They've out-performed any other set of tires I've owend...and I've owned a lot.
Re: Recommended by EX35 Forum Michelin Primacy MXV4's !!! (MagicMan2000)
Are they V-rated and do they perform "great" in winter driving conditions and do you know the tread depth of these tires and there 18" ? These are AWD tires ?
You seem to know what your talking about what do you think about the OE 18" Dunlops that come with the EX35 ?
I appreciate you input and help in my decision making process !!!
You seem to know what your talking about what do you think about the OE 18" Dunlops that come with the EX35 ?
I appreciate you input and help in my decision making process !!!
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MagicMan2000
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Re: Recommended by EX35 Forum Michelin Primacy MXV4's !!! (simon949)
Well, it seems like we may be out of luck. I just researched the Michelin site for sizes that would fit the EX35, and it seems there are none in the Pilot A/S style...
There are, however, Michelin Latitude Tour HPs available that I have no doubt will serve you well. Their specifications may be found at:
http://www.michelinman.com/tir...tions
Now, my data may be biased, but I had trouble with Dunlops in the past -- they kept developing "flat spots" each evening when I would park on a "cold" garage floor. Never had any problems with the Michelins.
There are, however, Michelin Latitude Tour HPs available that I have no doubt will serve you well. Their specifications may be found at:
http://www.michelinman.com/tir...tions
Now, my data may be biased, but I had trouble with Dunlops in the past -- they kept developing "flat spots" each evening when I would park on a "cold" garage floor. Never had any problems with the Michelins.
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EXceptional
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Give me a break! This thread is a joke, right?
Does your Wife plan on coming close to, or exceeding 210 KMH or 130 MPH on a regular basis ?
If your Wife does drive around at these high rates of speeds, then you should have gotten her a Z06 Corvette or at least a Ferrari.
L 75 mph 120 km/h Off-Road & Light Truck TiresM 81 mph 130 km/h N 87 mph 140km/h Temporary Spare TiresP 93 mph 150 km/h Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter TiresR 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck TiresS 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & VansT 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & VansU 124 mph 200 km/h H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & CoupesV 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars
(info taken from http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...id=35)
Does your Wife plan on coming close to, or exceeding 210 KMH or 130 MPH on a regular basis ?
If your Wife does drive around at these high rates of speeds, then you should have gotten her a Z06 Corvette or at least a Ferrari.
L 75 mph 120 km/h Off-Road & Light Truck TiresM 81 mph 130 km/h N 87 mph 140km/h Temporary Spare TiresP 93 mph 150 km/h Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter TiresR 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck TiresS 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & VansT 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & VansU 124 mph 200 km/h H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & CoupesV 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars
(info taken from http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...id=35)
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EXceptional
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Some more info off TIRERACK.COM
Despite the tire manufacturer's ability to manufacturer tires capable of high speeds, none of them recommend the use of their products in excess of legal speed limits. The maximum operating speed of a vehicle must be limited to the lowest speed rated tire on the vehicle.
When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that would ever be required, in excess of 240 km/h or 149 mph. While Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph, how far above 149 mph was not identified. That ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W- and Y-speed ratings to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities.W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports CarsY 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire's 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed.225/50ZR16 in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h205/45ZR17 88W 168 mph, 270 km/h285/35ZR19 99Y 186 mph, 300 km/h
Most recently, when the Y-speed rating indicated in a service description is enclosed in parentheses, such as 285/35ZR19 (99Y), the top speed of the tire has been tested in excess of 186 mph, 300 km/h indicated by the service description as shown below:285/35ZR19 99Y 186 mph, 300 km/h285/35ZR19 (99Y) in excess of 186 mph, 300 km/h
As vehicles have increased their top speeds into Autobahn-only ranges, the tire speed ratings have evolved to better identify the tires capability, allowing drivers to match the speed of their tires with the top speed of their vehicle.
Despite the tire manufacturer's ability to manufacturer tires capable of high speeds, none of them recommend the use of their products in excess of legal speed limits. The maximum operating speed of a vehicle must be limited to the lowest speed rated tire on the vehicle.
When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that would ever be required, in excess of 240 km/h or 149 mph. While Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph, how far above 149 mph was not identified. That ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W- and Y-speed ratings to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities.W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports CarsY 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire's 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed.225/50ZR16 in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h205/45ZR17 88W 168 mph, 270 km/h285/35ZR19 99Y 186 mph, 300 km/h
Most recently, when the Y-speed rating indicated in a service description is enclosed in parentheses, such as 285/35ZR19 (99Y), the top speed of the tire has been tested in excess of 186 mph, 300 km/h indicated by the service description as shown below:285/35ZR19 99Y 186 mph, 300 km/h285/35ZR19 (99Y) in excess of 186 mph, 300 km/h
As vehicles have increased their top speeds into Autobahn-only ranges, the tire speed ratings have evolved to better identify the tires capability, allowing drivers to match the speed of their tires with the top speed of their vehicle.