2004 TSX tire options

[Dohc98vteC]

I have Continental Extreme Contact DWS that are pretty awesome for traction, response, and longevity. I am trying to get the rated 50k warranty out of them but I am already sliding around in the rain.

Anyone recommend something else with at least 50k warranty in this class of tire? I see TireRack has a similar Continental PureContact Ecoplus tire...I might go with that as it has a 700 tread wear rating.

 

[dparm]

The Michelin Primacy MXM4/MXV4 was OEM on that car and carries a 55,000 and 60,000 mile warranty, respectively. The UTQG ratings are 520 and 600, respectively. They're a touring tire so performance should be well-rounded.

If you want something a bit more sporty (but still all-season capable), the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 has a 45,000 mile warranty and it's proving itself to be the new class-leader.

 

[michaelluscher]

When in doubt........
Primacy MXV4
If sport's the name of your game
Pilot Sport A/S 3

 

[tommygunn]

Performance tires simply won't last as long as touring tires. The PureContact, or practically any name-brand touring tire, will almost certainly last longer.

How many miles do you have on your current tires?

Consider the Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum, a touring tire with a slight bias towards performance. W speed rating (rare among touring tires), treadwear rating 600, and a 60k warranty. They are also much less expensive than any Michelin.

 

[dparm]

Originally Posted By: tommygunn
Performance tires simply won't last as long as touring tires. The PureContact, or practically any name-brand touring tire, will almost certainly last longer.



The Pilot Super Sports and Pilot Sport A/S 3 are challenging that way of thinking. The PSS is offering a 30k mileage warranty, which is totally unheard of in that class of tire.

 

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: dparm
Originally Posted By: tommygunn
Performance tires simply won't last as long as touring tires. The PureContact, or practically any name-brand touring tire, will almost certainly last longer.



The Pilot Super Sports and Pilot Sport A/S 3 are challenging that way of thinking. The PSS is offering a 30k mileage warranty, which is totally unheard of in that class of tire.

+1

 

[TrevorS]

If you have a staggered set up, the Bridgestone RE970AS are the only highly rated tire in the high performance category to offer same mileage warranty in rears, 40k.

 

[Rand]

I've been happy with the kumho 4x. They were around 300$ for a set of 4 in 225/55R17-W speed rating. Labor day special.

 

[tommygunn]

Originally Posted By: dparm

The Pilot Super Sports and Pilot Sport A/S 3 are challenging that way of thinking.


Performance tires are definitely getting better in terms of treadlife, but touring tires are also getting better. For example, Michelin's own Defender has a 90k warranty. Goodyear's Comfortred has an 80k warranty. The Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus has 75k.

But staying with Michelin for the purpose of replying to your post:
Pilot Sport A/S 3 - 45k
Primacy MXV4 - 60k
Defender - 90k

The touring tires still win. And the Primacy is an older design as well. Its successor may very well carry a 75k warranty.

And of course, Michelin tires are very expensive.

 

[Rand]

the 1 year old primacy mxm4 would be a good fit also.

 

[Dohc98vteC]

Seems like everyone is pro-Michelin While they are certainly quality tires, I think the Contis are also good for less $ and I have had great experience with Kumho on my old Civic.

 

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: Dohc98vteC
Seems like everyone is pro-Michelin While they are certainly quality tires, I think the Contis are also good for less $ and I have had great experience with Kumho on my old Civic.

Value should be your concern, not the upfront purchase price. Michelins are almost always a predictable purchase, with great service life and consistent performance attributes. The same cannot be said for the 2nd and 3rd tier tire options.

 

[CharBaby]

Again, how many miles do you have on your current tires(DWS)?

Columbus covers a wide range of climates. Which Columbus are you living in. If it's Ohio, you may want to stay with the DWS as their winter driving will be superior to the other tires mentioned(if you don't have dedicated snows)

If you live in the GA, snow traction may not matter!

IDK how many Columbus' there are in the U.S. but, I can think of 4 off the top of my head...OH, NJ, NC, GA

 

[mclasser]

I used to be of the opinion that Honda/Acura + Michelin= All Star Combo. I have the Kumho Ecsta LX Platinums on my Infiniti and Honda and love them. Quiet, smooth and great dry/wet traction. With the 60k mile warranty and standard Road Hazard, you can't go wrong.

 

[Rand]

He's from ohio from mention in previous posts.

Honestly I didnt think the dws were THAT great a winter tire. They are amazing for a UHP in the winter. Some Touring tires arent far behind.
and its nowhere near snow tires.


Originally Posted By: Char Baby
Again, how many miles do you have on your current tires(DWS)?

Columbus covers a wide range of climates. Which Columbus are you living in. If it's Ohio, you may want to stay with the DWS as their winter driving will be superior to the other tires mentioned(if you don't have dedicated snows)

If you live in the GA, snow traction may not matter!

IDK how many Columbus' there are in the U.S. but, I can think of 4 off the top of my head...OH, NJ, NC, GA

 

[CharBaby]

You're absolutly right! There are no HP/Toruing A/S tires that matches the better snow/ice tires for winter traction. Although, there are some A/S tires that do match the winter traction of the lesser/poorer scoring Dedicated Winter, Snow/Ice Tires such as the Conti-DWS and the Hankook H727.

Where I live, very good A/S tires have always done fine for winter time due to having great snow removal in my area. We've even handled that occassional winter storm(18" snow/8 hours) with our A/S tires but YES, snow/ice tires(and AWD) would have made the trip much easier.

Sorry, I don't want this to become a winter tire thread

 

[CharBaby]

Originally Posted By: mclasser
I used to be of the opinion that Honda/Acura + Michelin= All Star Combo. I have the Kumho Ecsta LX Platinums on my Infiniti and Honda and love them. Quiet, smooth and great dry/wet traction. With the 60k mile warranty and standard Road Hazard, you can't go wrong.



There are many folks that are have the same opinion of their LX Plat's

 

[Dohc98vteC]

Yes, I am in Ohio. I used to live in this apartment complex with a crazy hill I had to climb every morning and the DWS tires were a beast in dealing with ice and snow like no other tire I have driven on.

 

[bourne]

Assurance TripleTred All Season ( 70k warranty )
Eagle F1 Asymmetric All Season ( 45k warranty )
Eagle Sport All Season ( 50k warranty )
Assurance ComforTred Touring All Season ( 70k warranty )
Dunlop Signature II ( 65k warranty )


in that order.

 

[ChrisW]

Assuming the most common size on the car at 215/50R17, and on stock OE wheels at 17x7 (you can run a 225/45R17 on a 17x7 which can open up more options that a 215/50R17. 235/45R17 would be closer to the rolling diameter of the 215/50R17 but requires at least a 7.5" wide wheel).

For me, if I were choosing a UHP A/S my choices would be:
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 (45k tread warranty)
Goodyear F1 Asymmetric All Season (45k tread warranty) (appears to not [yet] be made in 215/50R17 but is available in 225/45R17)
Continental DWS (50k warranty)
Kumho Ecsta 4X (40k warranty)
Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season (50k warranty)
Nitto Motivo (60k warranty)
(The last three is a toss up for me, although I currently use the Ecsta 4X on my Mazda6 and find them to be great overall)


For a Grand Touring All Season:
Michelin Primacy MXM4 (55k on H/V rated)
Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus (80k in H, 75K in V and 50k in W)
Continental PureContact with ecoplus (70k)
Michelin Primacy MXV4 (60k) (more sipes, less sporty, slightly older design than the MXM4)
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus (70k)

I personally don't shop for tires based on their claimed warranty mileage (all things considered the vehicle in question and driving type and habits). I mean yes you want your tires to last a reasonable amount of time, but I feel how a tires performs and how quiet and comfortable it is has more weight than the tread life warranty aside.