Even with the $70 discount right now they would still be almost $700
for a set of the same tire at Costco. They have a coupla other
Michelins that are bit less.
BFG's at $461.96 fitted have the $70 discount now too and come in less
than $500, and have a W speed rating (168 mph maximum speed) which I
will definitely need! The Michelins at $737.96 fitted are H (Up to 130
mph). I guess that would work too...but $276 difference doesn't seem
worth it if the BFGs are decent for touring, etc. They got a good
performance test review on tirerack but a bit noisy
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=238
The Kumhos were a bit more than the BFGs too, the Coopers a bit less but
the Costco discount drops BFG per-tire price by $17.50 making them a
good deal compared to the others.
I will swing by Costco this week and see when they can get some in,
looks like they have to order them, discount is good for a coupla weeks
more.
I was trying to figure out when the tires on the car now were made but
can't decipher the codes.
DOT F33P DTMX
E2 0205575 (<-- is that Feb 05? if so no wonder they are cracking!)
02 04511-S e2
Note too that these tires are 255/55/R16 and should be 225/55R16
Michelin - Pilot MXM4
Tire Size: 225/55R16
Load Index: 95
Speed Rating: H
Warranty: 50,000 Miles
Price
$184.99
$669.96
(Savings of $70)
Show Additional Fee Details
$17
$68
Total
$201.99
$737.96
BFGoodrich - g-Force COMP-2 A/S
Tire Size: 225/55ZR16
Load Index: 95
Speed Rating: W
Warranty: 45,000 Miles
Price
$115.99
$393.96
(Savings of $70)
Show Additional Fee Details
$17
$68
Total
$132.99
$461.96
--FT
On 2/18/19 11:05 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
Michelins are prone to sidewalk cracking, according to my tire guy, a former
Michelin warranty adjuster.
Got a Costco membership? They have good deals on Michelins and Bridgestones on
a regular basis. I put a set of Michelins on the S210 wagon last year for under
$500 out the door, which I thought was a pretty good deal.
-D
On Feb 18, 2019, at 10:03 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 Tread is good but the sidewalls are showing cracks in
the rubber. Probably not good to drive in a spirited fashion, not that I am
taking it on the track or anything. Michelins are spendy, $186 on this site
https://www.performanceplustire.com/products/se:tire:vh:448713-1/
I was looking and wondering what the thoughts are on the less expensive tires,
all-seasons, around $100-120 each give or take. Lots of choices. The Kumhos I
got for the $500E300 seem OK, not that I have pushed them much. They do what
tires do so far.
Thoughts appreciated.
--
--FT
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