Tire noob: Why are the Michelin HXMXM4 so expensive if they have terrible ratings? Need suggestion.
06-20-2007, 08:30 PM
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Tire noob: Why are the Michelin HXMXM4 so expensive if they have terrible ratings? Need suggestion.
I need a new set of tires on my A4 with 17" wheels ; the dealership will put Michelin HX MXM4s on for $760 or so (which is cheaper than the tires themselves at tirerack, but I digress)
However, they have AWFUL ratings at tirerack.com -- can anyone provide any insight? I'm at 35,000 miles and the tires are pretty worn, FWIW.
Even better, suggest a 235/45-17 All Season tire for me? (H or greater speed rating, thanks)
Thanks everyone, as I've had not much time to learn about tires in the past -- though I'll certainly try now.
However, they have AWFUL ratings at tirerack.com -- can anyone provide any insight? I'm at 35,000 miles and the tires are pretty worn, FWIW.
Even better, suggest a 235/45-17 All Season tire for me? (H or greater speed rating, thanks)
Thanks everyone, as I've had not much time to learn about tires in the past -- though I'll certainly try now.
06-21-2007, 06:48 AM
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Because Michelin is free to price them any way they want...
Michelin prices tend to be on the high side. They charge a premium for the name. Performance-wise, they're not always the best.
Go back to Tirerack - they have rankings of tires in various performance categories. Pick a tire from the top of the list, the one that meets your needs (handling, comfort, wear... whatever is important to you).
Go back to Tirerack - they have rankings of tires in various performance categories. Pick a tire from the top of the list, the one that meets your needs (handling, comfort, wear... whatever is important to you).
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