Weird Price for Michelin Primacy MXV4 215/50-17

[HTSS_TR]

The are 2 tires for Michelin Primacy MXV4 215/50-17, one is H rated and the other is V rated.

Both has the same 60k miles warranty, UTQG 620 A A and weight at 24 lbs. The only main differences are max load, V rated is 1521 lbs and 1356 lbs for H rated, and max inflation pressure with V rated at 50 psi and 44 psi for H rated.

H rated is $24 more per tire than V rated at both Tirerack and DTD. Why would anyone pay more for lesser tire ?

 

[barlowc]

Supply and demand?

 

[asiancivicmaniac]

Maybe they sell more of one than the other? Most 17" are V rated and most cars come with V rated at that size, so maybe people stick with that rating?

 

[HerrStig]

Are they made in different locations....USA vs Indonesia? There is a large, Michelin owned UniRoyal plant in Indonesia.

 

[Rand]

The V rated is probably an oem tire and may not even have the same tread compound or share any characteristics as the rest of that tire model(sizes). It may be a one off that's manufactured to the car maker's spec.

 

[clarkflower]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
The are 2 tires for Michelin Primacy MXV4 215/50-17, one is H rated and the other is V rated.

The only main differences are max load, V rated is 1521 lbs and 1356 lbs for H rated, and max inflation pressure with V rated at 50 psi and 44 psi for H rated.

H rated is $24 more per tire than V rated at both Tirerack and DTD. Why would anyone pay more for lesser tire ?


Any chance the more expensive one has a hard ride so more people want the softer tire. I had a surburban with e rated tires and you needed a kidney belt. Next time I got a C rated tire and the ride was great.

 

[HTSS_TR]

According to Tirerack both tires are made in USA. I would buy V rated tire if both tires cost the same, in this case no reason to buy H rated tire for more money.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

You would think the V would have a softer compound and higher tire wear grading.

 

[Sayjac]

As this is spec size (V rated) for my 07 Accord I have noticed this previously when I purchased the MXV4's. As mentioned , supply and demand could be the reason for the difference in price.

 

[Hokiefyd]

In this case, I'd buy the H-rated tire if I had the choice. The V-rated tire comes with an XL load rating, meaning it may ride firmer than really necessary for that size. It's also likely that the V-rated tire will wear sooner, although they both do carry the same UTQG rating.

It is weird that the H-rated one is more expensive. Neither have an OE code for that size on Michelin's website, so it's hard to say which one may be an OE tire.

 

[Sayjac]

I'm with OP on buying the V rated tire if it has the same tread wear warranty. DT will give me an adjustment if I don't the warranteed miles out of the tire. V rated is spec for my vehicle, and while the ride may be firmer, I'm not paying more for the H rated tire. Same price I might consider it. Just me.

 

[gulian]

Vs are usually a softer rubber even though the warranties are the same, I'm wondering if the H's would last longer, but otoh V's would ride a tad smoother

 

[daves87rs]

Strange...