Kindly excuse me for starting another tire thread as they have been discussed on many other threads in the past. Many times I've seen that people who need an urgent opinion on tires are not able to do the research since they already need the car soon and can't wait for all the expert replies. Right now I don't need a tire and this is simply to get an informed opinion so that when I need one I'm prepared. I'm simply gating confused by all the conflicting opinions in other threads and I want an opinion based on my particular preferences. Hence this thread.
Top priorities are good grip, good comfort and less noise. Second is price and good brands (please avoid el cheapo no name brands). Last comes performance and fuel economy ( since I don't race this car and not particularly bothered by 1mog or so less). So far I'm okay with the OEM Michelins on my car. Thanks a lot guys.

 

^stick with what you know! if you like the OEM Michelins, and are okay with them, buy them again!!!!

like you said, tires are going to be preference based by individual!!!!!

what this means is that any one with an opinion will chime in to give you theirs. which might or might not fall in line with your thinking.... the best you can do is compare equal to or better tires than the OEM Michelins...you're probably headed into the "aesthetic pleasing tread SUV" tires. where the focus is on grip, looks, and okay life...

 

I usually pick a tires that supports my driving conditions and driving style. What works best for me is an all season tires capable of handling 10-14 days of extreme weather days, wide range of temps, decent cornering capabilities (sh-awd or A-spec suspensions for cars) speeds up to 90 mph, low to decent noise level as the tread wears, and +50,000 mile treadlife. We don't get enough winter to go with two sets of summer/winter tires. Conti DWS tires work best for me in the southwest as a tire that check all my boxes and supports my driving style and conditions. I have Conti DWS on all three of my vehicles.

Without knowing your driving conditions/style, we will just be tossing out recommendations that may/may not support someone needs. We should divide the tires in different top 5 categories depending on needs (3 season tires, 4 season tires, summer only, winter only, etc...).

For me the service after the sale is also important and it is why I like to go with Discount Tires. The extra services saves me $$$ compared to doing the same service at Acura:
- free rotations/cross rotations
- free balance (road force and regular)
- road hazard warranty
- free flat repair
- free PSI checks
- they use a TQ wrench to TQ lugs to specs (just started doing this about a year ago)
- email reminders for rotations and PSI checks
- wide variety of tires and lots of stores around the country

 

^thus why OP will have a hard time comparing tires by asking for suggestions!

not trying to be a dick at all, love you comfy and mrgold

 

I second above post!!!

Tires are very subjective...

Mrgold35, been thinking about that reflash again... Maybe in a few months...

 

I chose Michelin Premier LTX because they are supposed to be the "best " in the rain.They are rated #1 by customers at Tire Rack.I was also interested in getting a tire with the same circumference as stock,so speedometer won't be off.I find that they ride better than the stock tire.They do grip well in the rain.

 

I am about to purchase Michelin Premier LTX: Michelin Premier LTX My local BJ's tire service center sells them cheaper than Tirerack.

 

I put a set of Continental TrueContacts - I bought a set of rims, tires and Michelin Latitude XICE Xi2's in the fall for my RDX, Michein XICE Xi3's for my Civic in the January and another set of Pilot Sport A/S 3's in May so my tire funds we're tapped out. I couldn't be happier with the Continentals!