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Old 03-12-2007, 12:12 AM
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Replacing Blown Out Tire

I have a 2007 TL Type S (MT) that I've had for less than two months. I blew out one tire (right side front) going over a huge pothole.

I have to replace it but I'm seeing so many bad reviews for the OEM tires (Michelin HX MXM4). I don't necessarily want to spend over $200 for what people consider bad tires. Then again, I'm sure having 3 tires of one kind and one of another isn't good either (honestly I don't know).

Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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Old 03-12-2007, 12:19 AM
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Replace them all then. If the other 3 tires are still good, just try to sell them on eBay or something.
Old 03-12-2007, 12:47 AM
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Check your tire warranty book for Road Hazard, it may be included
Call the Service Manager at the Dealer and ask too

You might get lucky!
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Had the same dilemma. I had to spend $200 for a new EL42 Turenza even though I'm not 100% in love with them (to quote the obnoxious Cave Man) rather than replace all 4 with only 7,000 miles on them.

Page 2: The new tire brought a shimmy with it. Since I didn't get any paperwork or warranty info from the Acura dealer, I'm thinking it was probably a take-off from someone who bought a new TL but insisted on a tire upgrade.

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Originally Posted by EddieFonz
I have a 2007 TL Type S (MT) that I've had for less than two months. I blew out one tire (right side front) going over a huge pothole.

I have to replace it but I'm seeing so many bad reviews for the OEM tires (Michelin HX MXM4).
I've seen a few bad comments about the Michelins, but most of the complaints were about the Bridgestone EL-42s which are standard on the non-Navi cars. The Michelins on my car are fine for all-season tires; my preference would be to get another Michelin; otherwise change two front tires so that the same tire type will be on front.
Make sure your wheel is OK and not bent, too.
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