New Tires
#1
New Tires
I just replaced my Bridgestones on my TCH with a set of H-Rated Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S 215-60-16 at 21,000 miles. Sam's Club had a $60 instant rebate on a set of four. I believe that promotion ends at the end of the month. The Michelins got a good review in the Nov. '06 Consumer Reports and Tirerack customers had good things to say about the tire. They handle and ride much better and are quieter than the Bridgestones. I have not checked the gas mileage as of yet but I'm willing to sacrifice a mile or two per gallon for better ride and handling.
#2
Re: New Tires
Good choice to go with Michelin... I have the OEM Michelin in my TCH and love it, such a quiet and soft ride. When time comes to replace the Bridgestone on my other Toyota Sienna, I know for sure I will get the Michelin tires.
#3
Re: New Tires
Jasaulsbury, was that an in-store rebate? I see them on-line for $123 but no mention about the $60 discount. The Dunlops are also shown in Consumer Reports as edging out the Michelins just slightly.
CR estimates the pricing to be around $50 less though per tire.
CR estimates the pricing to be around $50 less though per tire.
#4
Re: New Tires
CR used a different tire size than the one used on the TCH. Therefore the difference in price. Sam's in-store promotion is a $60($15 each) instant rebate on any set of four Michelin tires, in stock or special order. I special ordered the H-rated version, not the V-rated. The H's were better in rolling resistance, something you want for gas mileage. I paid $110.02 minus $15/tire plus Maryland tire fees and Maryland tax. In addition, Sam's charges $9/tire to install each tire. The $9 includes lifetime rotation and rebalancing plus road hazard protection. I believe the total price was less than $450 including tax, fees and the rebate. That figure was about $100 less than my local Michelin dealer who had no rebate to offer.
#7
Re: New Tires
I just replaced my Bridgestones on my TCH with a set of H-Rated Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S 215-60-16 at 21,000 miles. Sam's Club had a $60 instant rebate on a set of four. I believe that promotion ends at the end of the month. The Michelins got a good review in the Nov. '06 Consumer Reports and Tirerack customers had good things to say about the tire. They handle and ride much better and are quieter than the Bridgestones. I have not checked the gas mileage as of yet but I'm willing to sacrifice a mile or two per gallon for better ride and handling.
I have a new Camry Hybrid coming next week. I checked and looks like it may come with the Michelin Energy S8 tires. The S8 is a slight update of that tire. I would think the Pilot tire would be better but would cost more.
#8
Re: New Tires
I just replaced my Bridgestones on my TCH with a set of H-Rated Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S 215-60-16 at 21,000 miles. Sam's Club had a $60 instant rebate on a set of four. I believe that promotion ends at the end of the month. The Michelins got a good review in the Nov. '06 Consumer Reports and Tirerack customers had good things to say about the tire. They handle and ride much better and are quieter than the Bridgestones. I have not checked the gas mileage as of yet but I'm willing to sacrifice a mile or two per gallon for better ride and handling.
#9
Re: New Tires
I doubt the new tires will not give you the best gas mileage till there broke in. I find it takes about 300 to 500 miles for the gas mileage to pick up. I still run 35 psi when cool to prevent any excess tire wear. I got 75,000 miles out of some early 90's michelins. I bought another exact set and they went 70,000 miles. These tires were discontinued as the Pilot tires replaced them. That was my '94 Corolla that went 185,000 miles. That engine would still start before you could release the key. I never seen anything like that before.
Last edited by rburt07; 07-14-2007 at 11:23 PM.
#10
Re: New Tires
How many miles are people seeing out of their Bridgestone tires.
I have 30,000 on mine, and estimate they are 60 - 70 % gone.
I figured these tires should have lasted 60,000 to 70,000 miles, but there is no way that is going to happen.
I have 30,000 on mine, and estimate they are 60 - 70 % gone.
I figured these tires should have lasted 60,000 to 70,000 miles, but there is no way that is going to happen.