aerodragon

which Michelin would you install on your GS?

I would like to get as smooth ride as I can and prefer 16" tire size

I've heard about and Michelin Pilot 225 55-R16 XGT H4

and Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus 215 60-R16

anyone has experiences with these tires?

also, which one would be better handling and ride comfort?

DetMich1

I haven't had to put any new tires on the GS4 yet as I have only had the car for a week. However I have gone through at least 15 sets of tires on my SC4 (which now has 331,000 mi.) and have tried all different makes of tire but keep coming back to the Bridgestones for ride, handling, and value. I usually buy my tires from Tire Rack and whenever I inquire about one of the Michelin products they invariably tell me that they aren't worth the premium cost over the Bridgestones. Mostly what you pay for is a very good (and expensive) advertising campaign. I usually go with a high or ultra high performance summer tire. The is virtually no snow where I live in No. California and rain usually from Nov to April. Right now I am running on RE 750's and have been well pleased. Its considered an Ultra High Performance Summer tire with good wet and dry handling as well as quiet comfortable ride and good wear characteristics. It beats the designated OE tire (by Bridgestone also) in every category and costs $65 LESS per tire! How's that for value?

aerodragon

Thanks much for the reply.

DetMich1

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kpuri

I put on a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 225/55-16
Ran me just under $1k installed for all 4 corners.
Very Quiet a little soft for my driving style.
Good Traction Dry
Ok Traction Wet
Traction in Snow I will find out in a few months
One big problem the Tire is Directional and causes a pull even with a alignment within factory specs.

Tire Rack has great reviews, I would check them out you can search based on Car and Tire Models.

Rx900

hey, as long as it's Michelin, any Michelin model tire is ok for me!

aerodragon

thanks guys...

what is Michelin AS by the way?

ligflava

pilot sport All Season (AS)

aerodragon

got it thanks!

Brandon@TR

Value is an important thing to many people and certainly the Bridgestone 750 are excellent tires. I however, do not agree with the above statement. I think Michelin tires are worth the price difference in some cases, it depends on the tires. The Pilot Sport PS2 and Pilot Sport AS are excellent and I think if you want the best then the price difference is not unreasonable.

aerodragon

Brandon:

what do you think about this tire:

Michelin Pilot 225 55-R16 XGT H4