Michelin OEM tires Stock
09-01-2015, 05:45 AM
#41
VTEC just kicked in, yo!
<p>
I hear great things about these tires. Tons more value for the money compared to the terrible all around OEMs. Unless all you care about is comfort, I say it's a no brainer to go with the AS3s over the OEMs. But if you don't mind cross shopping other brands, what attributes interest you most in a tire?</p>
The OEM tires are grand touring all season 300 AA, so don't have the longest treadwear life compared to other tires on the market. They are a compromise between ride, fuel economy, sporty handling, and longevity. But Acura could have chose a lot worse for OEM spec. After four years and 43k, my tires are at 6/32. Not bad, and I will replace at 4/32 as I drive in temperate Northern California (no snow conditions). Looking at the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3, which is less expensive than the OEMs. Anyone have comments on these?
09-01-2015, 09:13 AM
#42
Thanks for all the input, I guess I really will do to start researching the next set for the winter. Does anyone have any recommendations? I do drive to drive to upstate NY about once every three weeks so something that will need something that is good in the snow too. Preferably I would like to spend less than 200 dollars a tire.
09-01-2015, 09:26 AM
#43
Pro
<p>I'm biased towards Continental DWS. They were great for an all season. Did well in snow too. They have been replaced with a new version from Continental.</p>
09-01-2015, 12:22 PM
#44
Three Wheelin'
<p>No useful input here about mileage and when to switch them out, but to comment on what ulrblitzer said, these OEM tires in particular are far worse than anything else I've ever driven on. They are bad when wet, they are bad when there's snow, and they're just okay when dry. Only real positive here is the road noise; there isn't much at all. If they're really on their way out, my suggestion is to do a bit of research and get a better set of tires. These OEM Michelins are not cheap, and they suck plenty. Probably the complete opposite of bang for the buck.</p><p>Good luck OP, keep us posted. Hope your tires aren't close to shot, but at the same time it'd be a great opportunity to upgrade.</p>
The OEM tires are grand touring all season 300 AA, so don't have the longest treadwear life compared to other tires on the market. They are a compromise between ride, fuel economy, sporty handling, and longevity. But Acura could have chose a lot worse for OEM spec.
After four years and 43k, my tires are at 6/32. Not bad, and I will replace at 4/32 as I drive in temperate Northern California (no snow conditions). Looking at the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3, which is less expensive than the OEMs. Anyone have comments on these?
After four years and 43k, my tires are at 6/32. Not bad, and I will replace at 4/32 as I drive in temperate Northern California (no snow conditions). Looking at the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3, which is less expensive than the OEMs. Anyone have comments on these?
09-01-2015, 01:58 PM
#45
Pro
<p>The numerical value is the load rating/weight the tire can take.</p><p>The lettering are for speed ratings of the tire. Better built tires can handle higher speeds, but also the beating from cornering, stopping, and everything else that manufacturers take into consideration. You want to meet recommended OEM specs or exceed, but avoid going under. Winter/snow tires are the exception. They are rated different.</p><p>From Tire Rack</p><p>V - 149 mph</p><p>W - 168 mph</p><p>Looks like OEM spec are V rated if the OP is correct. So both your tire options would work.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
Last edited by ulrblitzer; 09-01-2015 at 02:00 PM.
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09-02-2015, 02:03 PM
#46
Three Wheelin'
Thanks for the help. So I assume then it's just best to buy the one that costs more, lol.
09-02-2015, 02:16 PM
#47
Pro
<p>Most retailers won't even sell you lesser rating tires for your vehicle if it comes up on their data base. I know wally world and sam's gigantic store won't. Discount tire will tho ....</p><p>Online, nobody cares. Your local installer might try to tell you otherwise.</p>
09-03-2015, 10:48 AM
#48
Just had the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 installed on my car a few weeks ago (just before the $70 rebate deal ended). So far, I like them. Maybe a little louder than the OEM crap-tacular tires, but it depends on the road surface. I'd say it's a wash for noise really. Grip is substantially better than the OEMs.
As a test of how well my OEMs were holding up, I took my car out in the rain in July (we got a tiny amount of rain in Southern California for like a day). The car was sliding all over the place. Traction control activated 5 times in about 10 minutes. My car is a 2012 with 60k miles on it. Thought it was time for an upgrade before we get more rain and the freeways turn into bumper cars.
As a test of how well my OEMs were holding up, I took my car out in the rain in July (we got a tiny amount of rain in Southern California for like a day). The car was sliding all over the place. Traction control activated 5 times in about 10 minutes. My car is a 2012 with 60k miles on it. Thought it was time for an upgrade before we get more rain and the freeways turn into bumper cars.
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09-03-2015, 11:14 AM
#49
Three Wheelin'
Your OEM's lasted up to 60K miles? That's impressive lol.
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