Help me decide which new tires

[Bebop367]

For 2005 Toyota Camry XLE V6
215/60/16 V Speed Rated

I had Bridgestone RE92's new. I replaced with General Altimax HP w/H speed rating. They have vibrations at all speeds. This is light vibration but it tears my back up. I live with back and leg pain 7-24’s….3 surgeries …long story. I could go faster than I should with the RE92’s with little to no vibration.

I am leaning toward:
Michelin Pilot AS V rated.
Bridgestone Turanza Serenity V rated
Michelin Primacy MXV4 H rated (no V seems to be available)
Bridgestone RE92 V OEM.

Please help me.

 

[d00df00d]

I'd nix the H-rated Michelins from your list. Other than that, you've basically listed those tires in what I would consider the order of preference.

 

[mstrjon32]

I had the predecessor to the Turanza Serenity, the Turanza LS-V (V for V rated, there was also H and Z, as I recall), on my 1997 Monte Carlo. The entire life of the tire, there was NO vibration at any speed. They had excellent grip both in the wet and the dry, and I once drove it from Oklahoma to California, in the 90-100 range for 80% of the trip, smooth as glass. I've never been happier with a tire. So, based on that, I'm going to recommend the Turanza Serenity. I got about 50K miles out of them, but by the end one had the belts coming through and looked like a slick (!).

FWIW, I replaced them with Goodyear Assurance TripleTreads, IMO the WORST tire ever made. They would not hold a balance, I had them balanced three times by different shops, and after 8,000 miles of complete misery came off and went back to Goodyear. I've been scared to touch a Goodyear tires ever since.

 

[Bebop367]

I also heard great things about the LS-V's.
My luck they quick making them.
I have always had good luck with Bridgestones.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Bebop367]

Yea I get mix feeling about the difference between H and V rated. I am 99% I will go with V rated. I went H with the General's and not happy.

 

[d00df00d]

Most people assume that since those are "speed" ratings, you won't notice the difference unless you drive at high speeds. Not true at all. Higher speed rating means better construction and balance.

Never mind vibration, it's not unheard of for there to be a difference in steering feel and ride quality between different speed ratings of the same tire.

 

[KLowD9x]

Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum

For the money, they can't be beat. The ride is GREAT.

Also, the tread is just plain sexy.

 

[newtoncd8]

I have the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S V-rated tire on my Audi A4 and have been pleased. They are very quiet and at ~30K, the treadlife looks good. I would say it would be a toss up between the Exalto and the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity.

 

[Ibrahim]

IMHO you should check this one out as well!

Michelin Primacy MXV4
215/60R16
"H" Speed Rated

 

[Slick 55]

IMHO you should check this one out as well!

Michelin Primacy MXV4
215/60R16
"H" Speed Rated

I have a set of Primacy's on my Civic and they are very smooth. I think you would be very pleased.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Personally, I'd have no problems putting an H-rated tire in place of V-rated ones. The Michelin Primacy MXV4 beat out the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity twice in Tire Rack testing. It appears to be an extremely good tire.

 

[d00df00d]

Nice to know what they can do when they're fresh off the shelf, but I'd be surprised if the result were the same near the end of each tire's tread life...

 

[Bebop367]

Now you got me thinking.....All Bridgestone's that I had in the pass all stayed pretty much the same thru the life of the tire..

 

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: d00df00d
Nice to know what they can do when they're fresh off the shelf, but I'd be surprised if the result were the same near the end of each tire's tread life...


Why? What would make you think that the performance of the Michelin would degrade any more than any of the other tires?

My experience has been quite the opposite. I've noticed that with Michelin tires I've owned, the tread doesn't chunk out, the edges of the tread continue to look crisp and clean, and the rubber compound seems to stay rather pliable.

 

[d00df00d]

Originally Posted By: Jason Adcock
Why? What would make you think that the performance of the Michelin would degrade any more than any of the other tires?

Nothing I said even implies that. Just pointing out a limitation in the test.

But since you ask, IF it's an H-rated tire being compared to V-rated tires of similar quality, I would expect it to wear out or fall out of balance sooner because H-rated tires are not as well built.

If it's H-rated vs. H-rated, then I can't say which would wear sooner.

 

[SteveSRT8]

If you buy a QUALITY tire, like Michelin, you can expect exemplary performance from the start to the end.

Go with the Michelin.

 

[KLowD9x]

Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
If you buy a QUALITY tire, like Michelin, you can expect exemplary performance from the start to the end.

Go with the Michelin.


Except for the MXV4+.

I don't expect anything good from that tire.

 

[Finklejag]

I think you and your wallet will be happy with the Kumho LX Platinums. Every review I have read, says they are one of the quietest tire on the market.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: d00df00d
But since you ask, IF it's an H-rated tire being compared to V-rated tires of similar quality, I would expect it to wear out or fall out of balance sooner because H-rated tires are not as well built.


To the contrary, the H-rated tires will typically have a longer tread life, at the possible expense of ultimate traction. Both H- and V-rated tires use cap plies, so the actual differences in construction are likely extremely small.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: Jason Adcock
Personally, I'd have no problems putting an H-rated tire in place of V-rated ones. The Michelin Primacy MXV4 beat out the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity twice in Tire Rack testing. It appears to be an extremely good tire.


For what it's worth, Consumer Reports JUST posted its brand new data. And the Michelin Primacy MXV4 stole the show for H-rated tires. It scored an 84 in CR's 100 point system. The next closest tire scored an 80. Its worst score was a "Good", in the areas of snow traction and noise. Everything else on it was rated "Very Good" or "Excellent".

I say, go for it!