2004 Accord EX Sedan Tire ?

Discussion in 'Accord' started by MinnPinn, Jan 17, 2006.

  1. MinnPinn

    John Horner Guest


    Like you are going to get accurate information from a tire
    salesperson/phone rep .....
     
    John Horner, Jan 20, 2006
    #41
  2. MinnPinn

    John Horner Guest


    Like you are going to get accurate information from a tire
    salesperson/phone rep .....
     
    John Horner, Jan 20, 2006
    #42
  3. MinnPinn

    John Horner Guest


    Like you are going to get accurate information from a tire
    salesperson/phone rep .....
     
    John Horner, Jan 20, 2006
    #43
  4. MinnPinn

    John Horner Guest

    Personally I like to use the same tire on all four locations, which is
    why I regularly rotate tires in order to get them to wear out at the
    same time. If you are only going to replace two tires, put the MXV4s on
    there.

    I have had some bad experiences when I put different tires front and
    rear. Sometimes it works out ok, sometimes not.

    If you replace all four, then there are many alternatives which are
    quality tires at less than MXV4 prices. No, there is no good reason in
    the US why you couldn't step down to an appropriate H rated tire.

    I recently replaced all four tires on my '03 Accord with Yokohama Avid
    H4S tires and am very happy with the choice. Last week I made a 1000
    mile trip, over 300 miles of which was on winding secondary roads
    through the mountains of Northern California in the rain. The H4S tires
    performed flawlessly. My only complaint is that they are slighly
    noisier than the MXV4 OEM tires, but the improved wet grip makes this an
    excellent tradeoff for me. Also, these tires were 40% less expensive
    to purchase than new Michelins and they carry an AA traction rating,
    which is rather rare.

    John
     
    John Horner, Jan 20, 2006
    #44
  5. MinnPinn

    John Horner Guest

    Personally I like to use the same tire on all four locations, which is
    why I regularly rotate tires in order to get them to wear out at the
    same time. If you are only going to replace two tires, put the MXV4s on
    there.

    I have had some bad experiences when I put different tires front and
    rear. Sometimes it works out ok, sometimes not.

    If you replace all four, then there are many alternatives which are
    quality tires at less than MXV4 prices. No, there is no good reason in
    the US why you couldn't step down to an appropriate H rated tire.

    I recently replaced all four tires on my '03 Accord with Yokohama Avid
    H4S tires and am very happy with the choice. Last week I made a 1000
    mile trip, over 300 miles of which was on winding secondary roads
    through the mountains of Northern California in the rain. The H4S tires
    performed flawlessly. My only complaint is that they are slighly
    noisier than the MXV4 OEM tires, but the improved wet grip makes this an
    excellent tradeoff for me. Also, these tires were 40% less expensive
    to purchase than new Michelins and they carry an AA traction rating,
    which is rather rare.

    John
     
    John Horner, Jan 20, 2006
    #45
  6. MinnPinn

    John Horner Guest

    Personally I like to use the same tire on all four locations, which is
    why I regularly rotate tires in order to get them to wear out at the
    same time. If you are only going to replace two tires, put the MXV4s on
    there.

    I have had some bad experiences when I put different tires front and
    rear. Sometimes it works out ok, sometimes not.

    If you replace all four, then there are many alternatives which are
    quality tires at less than MXV4 prices. No, there is no good reason in
    the US why you couldn't step down to an appropriate H rated tire.

    I recently replaced all four tires on my '03 Accord with Yokohama Avid
    H4S tires and am very happy with the choice. Last week I made a 1000
    mile trip, over 300 miles of which was on winding secondary roads
    through the mountains of Northern California in the rain. The H4S tires
    performed flawlessly. My only complaint is that they are slighly
    noisier than the MXV4 OEM tires, but the improved wet grip makes this an
    excellent tradeoff for me. Also, these tires were 40% less expensive
    to purchase than new Michelins and they carry an AA traction rating,
    which is rather rare.

    John
     
    John Horner, Jan 20, 2006
    #46
  7. MinnPinn

    MinnPinn Guest

    Thanks for the input. I am really looking for a replacement with good wet
    traction, decent treadwear, and a lower price than the Michelins. For the
    price the OEM Michelins cost vs how they perform, I refuse to purchase them,
    I live on the east coast, where we get rain, snow and such, and this tire is
    a hazard. I think, I am going to replace it with a set of a decent H rated
    tire. Thanks.
     
    MinnPinn, Jan 21, 2006
    #47
  8. MinnPinn

    John Horner Guest

    By all means then consider the Yokohama Avid H4S. I have found it to
    be an exceptional tire for wet traction at a much lower price than the
    OEM Michelins.

    John
     
    John Horner, Jan 22, 2006
    #48
  9. For the next set of tires, you may want to rotate the tires so that
    they all wear evenly, maximizing tire life and avoiding odd handling
    characteristics that may occur if tires at one end are worn down much
    more than tires at the other end.
     
    Timothy J. Lee, Jan 23, 2006
    #49
  10. For the next set of tires, you may want to rotate the tires so that
    they all wear evenly, maximizing tire life and avoiding odd handling
    characteristics that may occur if tires at one end are worn down much
    more than tires at the other end.
     
    Timothy J. Lee, Jan 23, 2006
    #50
  11. For the next set of tires, you may want to rotate the tires so that
    they all wear evenly, maximizing tire life and avoiding odd handling
    characteristics that may occur if tires at one end are worn down much
    more than tires at the other end.
     
    Timothy J. Lee, Jan 23, 2006
    #51
  12. MinnPinn

    MinnPinn Guest

    I got a set of H-Rated Kuhmo HP4's they do the job and are quiet too. And
    the best part is, they cost less than half the price of the OEM MXV4.
     
    MinnPinn, Mar 4, 2006
    #52
  13. MinnPinn

    MinnPinn Guest

    I got a set of H-Rated Kuhmo HP4's they do the job and are quiet too. And
    the best part is, they cost less than half the price of the OEM MXV4.
     
    MinnPinn, Mar 4, 2006
    #53
  14. MinnPinn

    MinnPinn Guest

    I got a set of H-Rated Kuhmo HP4's they do the job and are quiet too. And
    the best part is, they cost less than half the price of the OEM MXV4.
     
    MinnPinn, Mar 4, 2006
    #54
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