Acc20yrs

I have 59,900 miles on my 2014 RDX AWD Tech and still have the OEM Michelins on it. I am getting new tires in two days, going with Michelins Premier LTX Touring All season. How many people here replaced the original tires, how many miles did you get out of them, and what did you replaced them with. Just curious, I know this is not an important issue. LOL

Carbon2008RDX

59,900 miles on the OEM tires is damn good! I’d say you got their life out of them. I only have 8,000 miles on mine (2016 RDX) so I have a long ways to go. But, If I was in the market for new rubber donuts I’d also consider the Michelin Premier LTX as they have great ratings. Only thing is they do have a softer rubber compound (hence better inclement weather traction and snow/ice traction) but are more subject to picking up nails, screws, and so on. And, of course, they won’t last as long... in the long run.

Acc20yrs

Thanks for commenting. I did get good mileage out of them LOL. However I have to say they have a couple of plugs in them from nails. But can't complain overall. I will post a review of the LTX's in a few days.

Acc20yrs

Getting its new tires!

Acc20yrs

And finally on! I went with Michellins Premier A/S tires. Got a great deal on them $199 mounted and balanced, saved myself at least two hundred bucks. The ratings are great on these tires. They ride very quietly and smooth .

NBP04TL4ME

My daughter has the Michelin Premier tires on her RDX and they are wearing very very well. I'm sure you will be happy with them.

Acc20yrs

Thanks for commenting! I really like how smooth they ride. I sure hope they last!

Acc20yrs

Tires all all dressed up and looking nice!!

03TLS4me

OEM tires on my 15 RDX were replaced with Pirelli Scorpion Verde at 30K miles. Very pleased with the ride and handling so far.

RDX2018

Good tire. When I purchased my RDX I had the dealership immediately put on the Premier A/S - based on reviews off tirerack versus the OEM Michelin's that it came with. Got the A/S for $214 a tire (could have found cheaper but opted to do it then due to convenience), and dealership gave my $400 for all 4 OEM tires (they had 7 miles on them and are considered 'used'). So $114 a tire off the lot.

rockchalk

I purchased a set of Michelin Premier LTX in November 2016. I had to replace them in December 2017 after only 18,000 miles. Tread was always too low to legally take over the Colorado mountain passes. I replaced these with a set of Goodyear Assurance Weatherready's. After a couple of months I have noticed that my mileage is down 2-4 mpg. Anyone else have any suggestions?
Thanks.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^it's winter.
gas stations have a winter blend of fuel.
also, new tires could be heavier than a worn out set with no tread.
also, tires do not have a standard. one brand can be wider than the other at the same specs.
there are so many variables.. even engine size comes into play during winter. a larger engine will turn over more efficiently

Brown13

Sometimes the tire circumference is larger.Check Your speedometer with a gps. You may find it off.

tegraphile

Replacing at 47K with about 3/32 left because there is a great deal on Pirelli Scorpios from Tire Rack.

OriginalLucy

Now that winter is waning, I have become more used to the quiet, better handling ride I have with the snow tires (Pirelli's). I want to get rid of the oem Michelins for a better ride. The tires are new on front and still 60% on the rears. I find the oem's a noisy and sloppy ride. They don't seem to grip the road and make it feel unstable in a turn, unlike the snows. Would moving to the Michelin Premiers fix this? I am not a tire expert by any means , I just know I don't like the ride I get on the OEM Michelins

Acc20yrs

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supera

I have 64K on my original tires,I purchased my 2013 RDX in may of 2012.Thanks for the info on the LTX,I will check those out.

Brown13

I loved the quiet ride with My Michelin Premier LTX's. But, I am looking to change them at 32,000 miles. Down to 3/32,very disappointing.
Looking at Continental Cross Contact LX20 or Pirelli Scorpion Verde Plus.
Any suggestions?

tegraphile

I only have about 10K miles on the Scorpios, but I've been really happy with noise, ride quality, and performance so far.

Brown13

So I went with the Pirelli's.Not the ride of the LTX"S,but I will get used to them.The roads in Wisconsin are "trash".All You do is bounce up and down.The result of freezing and thawing and municipalities conserving resources!

snorf

I just hit 32,000 miles on our 2016 RDX and the Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires (rated for 55k) are at the wear bar. They have been rotated at each oil change (3500-4000 miles) and tire pressure has always been maintained. Although disappointed in the poor wear I actually don't mind changing them because they ride so hard and they hydroplane. I ordered Cooper CS-5 Ultra Touring as a replacement and they should be here in 2 days.

tegraphile

I was looking very closely at the CS-5 Ultra, but it was a relatively new tire with not a lot of reviews.

Keep us posted on an initial and long-term review!

NBP04TL4ME

My wife's RDX has 35K on the OEM Primacy MXM4 tires and still have a decent amount of tread, but not sure they would make 55K. Last year, I bought her a dedicated set of snow tires (Blizzaks) and rims for winter use otherwise, I would likely be replacing the MXM4s this Fall or early winter. As I said, they have decent tread, but not for a New England Winter.

snorf

My tires came in early and I've now gone through one tank of gas on them. The Cooper CS-5 Ultras are a FAR better tire than those Michelins. The ride is far softer and smoother, quieter, it handles better, and there was no hydroplaning. It feels like a luxury ride now with much better handling. No change in mpg. Wife now refers to the Michelins as "Flintstone tires", but I prefer think of them as just having too much wood in them. Our RDX always had a stiff ride, but it is such a better vehicle to drive now. I'm glad I made the change and if I had known the change would have been this good I would have gotten those Michelins off a long time ago.

snorf

After driving 1,000 miles on the Cooper CS-5 Ultra Touring (OEM Michelin replacements) I can say the tire almost makes it a new vehicle to drive. A much softer, quieterr ride with better handling/steering and no hydroplaning. Love everything about the tire with only one drawback. I don't check mileage other than miles to empty. I usually fill up when it gets just under the1/2 tank and I've noticed that I now get about 20 miles less per tank of gas. I really don't care about the gas - if I did I wouldn't be driving as much - but post solely as an update.

Brown13

Check Your speedometer with a GPS.You may find that the circumference of the tire is smaller or greater than stock tire.That would explain the mileage difference.

tegraphile

Thanks for the update and glad they've worked out well for you!