Hey folks,
I am due for a new set of tires on my Prius – the size is 215/45-17.
Based on the research I have done, I have narrowed my choices to either:
1) Michelin Premier A/S (V-Rated) – 60,000 mile treadwear warranty, $585 installed.
2) Michelin Primacy MXM4 (W-Rated) – 45,000 mile treadwear warranty, $599 installed.
My current set of tires is the Michelin Primacy MXM4 (V-Rated). These are OE fitments for a CT200h, and the tires came with the set of wheels that I bought. The tires are down to 3/32” after only 32,000 miles (and they have also been quite noisy) so I definitely will not be purchasing the OE version again.
For my driving conditions, I value steering response, wet traction and rolling resistance. Treadlife is certainly a consideration, but since I will have the treadwear warranty to work with, I am not super concerned.
From the reading I have done, the Premier A/S appear to be phenomenal in the wet, but are so-so in the dry. I have been extremely happy with the wet/dry traction on my current set of Primacy MXM4s, but would prefer something quieter.
What would you guys do?
I am due for a new set of tires on my Prius – the size is 215/45-17.
Based on the research I have done, I have narrowed my choices to either:
1) Michelin Premier A/S (V-Rated) – 60,000 mile treadwear warranty, $585 installed.
2) Michelin Primacy MXM4 (W-Rated) – 45,000 mile treadwear warranty, $599 installed.
My current set of tires is the Michelin Primacy MXM4 (V-Rated). These are OE fitments for a CT200h, and the tires came with the set of wheels that I bought. The tires are down to 3/32” after only 32,000 miles (and they have also been quite noisy) so I definitely will not be purchasing the OE version again.
For my driving conditions, I value steering response, wet traction and rolling resistance. Treadlife is certainly a consideration, but since I will have the treadwear warranty to work with, I am not super concerned.
From the reading I have done, the Premier A/S appear to be phenomenal in the wet, but are so-so in the dry. I have been extremely happy with the wet/dry traction on my current set of Primacy MXM4s, but would prefer something quieter.
What would you guys do?