Tire noise/wear with Michelin Primacy
05-12-2003, 02:58 PM
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Tire noise/wear with Michelin Primacy
I've got 15,700 miles on my car and my tires have started making a lot noise. I took it to a tire store and they said the tires are cupped. I've had them rotated every 5K. Anyone else have a problem, I know that you typically only get about 20K out of these tires and I think I'm going to an all season tire when I replace them. I have the sport package but live in Atlanta and would prefer a quieter ride with longer tire life. Any suggestions?
05-12-2003, 03:05 PM
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cupping is usually caused by rapid heat-cycling. As far as all-season replacements...
look at Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Sumitomo HTR+, Dunlop SP5000, Bridgestone RE950, or even Falken ZE-512.
05-12-2003, 03:18 PM
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I bought my car with 8K miles and have exactly the same..
problem. When I took off the winter wheels and rotated the Primacy's, -it was terrible. Hit 63 mph and the noise was really distracting. I returned them to their original locations and would like anyones advice on what to do. This sucks! the tires have lots of tread left but I can't move them except side to side. Is this a good idea? Will a side to side rotation help with longenvity?
05-12-2003, 03:30 PM
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I originally thought so, but ...
I could not find any marking on the tire that said so. If anyone thinks otherwise, please let me know before rotation.
btw...there are no stupid questions!
btw...there are no stupid questions!
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05-12-2003, 03:58 PM
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I recommend the Toyo FZ4 and it is avalible in the 235/45/17.....
longer life (around 40-50K) and still gives you a semi high performance tire. It is also quiet. You are right, the TPT does not come in a 235/45/17 yet, maybe the end of the year
05-12-2003, 05:05 PM
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not cupped, check my picture poster, also check a post I made up above.,. I will link
these tyres seem to develop a strange wear pattern, couldnt diagnose on the tyre forum but Ive looked around and they seem to wear in a concentric weird way...again, check my picture poster.