[DJV]

Hey all what's up, hope everyone is good. Just noticed today when I swung by my house that my mom's 4 cylinder 2009 LE Camry needed a tire change so I'm on BJs website looking at the tires they offer for it. They offer the following ones:

Michelin - Energy™ MXV4® S8 at $175/tire
P215/60R16 94V

Michelin - Pilot® Exalto® A/S at $139/tire
215/60R16 95V

Michelin - Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™at $158/tire
215/60R16/XL 99H

BFGoodrich - Advantage T/A® at $110/tire
215/60R16 95V


Seeing that I don't know too much about tires, I decided to ask here and see which one is best. I see that the Primacy is the only one that is H-rated but I'm pretty sure that V-rated is rated for higher speeds than H (although my mother won't be driving at 130-140 mph) is there any other major difference between H and V? Is there anything else I should know about these tires before I get them? Any recommendations? Thanks a bunch all.

-V

 

[MJZ]

Either the Energy or the Exalto. The exalto will perform better but will probably not last as long.

 

[DJV]

UPDATE --> wow BJs are some scammers! I just went on STS's website online and found the Michelin MXV4's for $70 bucks if you buy 4 of them...so looks like I'm gonna get those at STS if theres no objection to them?

 

[njerald]

As as been discussed in numerous previous threads, there is no "BEST".

 

[DJV]

njerald i didnt mean it in that regard, i asked to see if anyones had any experience with them, either good or bad, and i would like to know so i could make the best educated decision. either way, 300-400$ isn't small money so i'm trying to make the best decision all around.

 

[njerald]

Read the tire reviews on tirerack.com and other tire websites.

 

[DJV]

thanks for the tip...theyre avg. rating is 6.28 but all the other tires having lower so i guess thats good...? lol

 

[MJZ]

UPDATE --> wow BJs are some scammers! I just went on STS's website online and found the Michelin MXV4's for $70 bucks if you buy 4 of them...so looks like I'm gonna get those at STS if theres no objection to them?

No way you're getting any MXV4 S8s for less than $150-170.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=215/&ratio=60&diameter=16&x=84&y=21

Keep in mind these are Michelins. Michelins are like the Mercedes of tire makers.

 

[Pawel062]

get yokohoma avid envigor if they have it in that size. 60k warrenty, very quiet, ultra grippy. i love em. cost 145 each in 225/40/18. buy all ur tires on discount tire. best price.

edit:looked em up and it's 400 for all 4 on discount. it's worth it. i gave em a good test today up to rockland toyota in terms of speed, grip, and handling. no wet/snow review yet.

 

[DJV]

http://www.ststire.com/shopping.php?service=search_tires&brand_id=&new_search=1

thats the link after i searched my mom's 4 cylinder LE in my area code they came up with the special

hey pawel man, i would buy them discounttire but my mom wants the tires changed monday or tuesday so i can't wait for them to send it

 

[MJZ]

http://www.ststire.com/shopping.php?service=search_tires&brand_id=&new_search=1

thats the link after i searched my mom's 4 cylinder LE in my area code they came up with the special

hey pawel man, i would buy them discounttire but my mom wants the tires changed monday or tuesday so i can't wait for them to send it

No prices on that link.

 

[Pawel062]

come to shop my dad works out. they'll give u price for tires and mounting.

 

[gdanaher]

Every tire is a compromise. In 1967 my father bought a new Ford with Michelin X tires. When he traded it off, the car had 125,000 miles on it, and the original Michelin X tires, and they weren't gone yet. Very hard and stiff ride, but they lasted forever. Look at the tire wear rating numbers. The base is 100. Most OEM tires on Toyotas are in the 220-250 range. I have Michelin Hydroedge whose number is 800 as I recall. Stiffer ride than the originals but the trade is not having to replace them every 30k miles. Buy tires based upon the tread ratings, wear ratings, and price. The cheapest tire could well be the most expensive.

 

[ItsMeJon]

Michelin - Pilot® Exalto® A/S at $139/tire
215/60R16 95V

I have these i believe i like them and will probably purchase them again tread life ain't the greatest i put about 30k on them i have 30% left or less not sure traction good could be better in the rain on take offs but that could be the oils on the road or im stepping on the pedal to hard.

 

[Joe B]

I'd go quiet,soft riding and great treadwaear number 1 tire in Tire Rack test and #1 in customer survey - Michelin Primacy MXV4 $166+ shipping
$70 rebate


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/test112.jsp


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=GTAS

 

[touringcamry]

Doesn't matter if your mom doesn't drive above 130 MPH normally. If by chance, she does reach those speeds (eg SUA ) the tires may fail and it will be pinned on you.

Joking aside, there is more to a tire speed rating than just the maximum sustained speed for which the tire is rated. There can be difference such as sidewall stiffness, tire construction, or tread compound. This can alter the handling and ride for better or worse.

Additionally, there is also risk that your insurer may decide not to cover you for something because the vehicle was altered such that it degraded functionality. While not illegal per se, it is a realistic scenario.

Many installers will not install tires that do not meet engineering specification, eg weight and speed ratings. Costco, in particular, I have found is quite firm in regards to this issue.

The difference in cost between the Yokohama Avid Envigor H and V rate for the same size is exactly $2 on Discount Tire Direct; a trivial difference in cost.