What a Difference New Tires Make -- Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires

[heisnuts]

Your car is a test mule of a sort. Did they buy the tires I hope?

No, this is a volunteer position so I paid for the tires. It is well worth it as this car is just so much fun out in the country.

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[azerik]

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[iankellogg]

I am not a crazy driver at all, just a commuter, but my OEM tires are nearly done at 22k miles. Those Pilots sound good!

I only just replaced the factory tires at 52k miles. Not sure how you guys are blowing through the tread that quickly.

 

[CAL465]

I hope I get the same results when I get my HanKook ion evo AS tires.

 

[CAL465]

Specific EV tires are now being sold by several tire manufactures

 

[heisnuts]

Your car is a test mule of a sort. Did they buy the tires I hope?

I am on my 4th HVBJB now though, and Ford did pay for the three replacements so far

 

[silverelan]

I am on my 4th HVBJB now though, and Ford did pay for the three replacements so far

I'm interested to know if you can blow thru the most recent revision! Lemme know if you can do it. We’re all counting on you!

 

[heisnuts]

I'm interested to know if you can blow thru the most recent revision! Lemme know if you can do it. We’re all counting on you!

The original one went out at 6K and was replaced with the same part (the updated one was not out yet). That one failed at 12K and the updated HVBJB was installed. That updated part failed just over 17K (we are hoping that is just an abnormality). I am now just over 2K on my current one so the testing continues. Engineering did come out the first time and this last time to pull data from the car so time will tell.

When I left the last time the service manager was joking when he said I will see you in 5,000 miles for your next oil change.... I laughed back you probably will see me in 6,000 miles but it will probably be for a HVBJB... The look on his face was priceless....

 

[Harlaquin72]

so all these 55k and 45k tires only getting less then 20k miles. anyone even bothered trying to claim a warranty? or are tire warranties still more worthless the the paper they are on? with every scenario them just saying it was your driving and denying a claim. I dont personally know one person who has ever successfully had a manufacturer tier warranty honored for tread life. but seems to me a 55k tire only getting 19k should qualify for something.

 

[heisnuts]

so all these 55k and 45k tires only getting less then 20k miles. anyone even bothered trying to claim a warranty? or are tire warranties still more worthless the the paper they are on? with every scenario them just saying it was your driving and denying a claim. I dont personally know one person who has ever successfully had a manufacturer tier warranty honored for tread life. but seems to me a 55k tire only getting 19k should qualify for something.

I did not try on the OEM tire, but typically those treadwear warranties are for replacement tires purchased by the end user. It is also a pro rated warranty and the old tires have to be down at 2/32 before any consideration. I may be wrong on that and if so I am sure someone will chime in.

 

[Monke]

I am on my 4th HVBJB now though, and Ford did pay for the three replacements so far

Did you get any money from pro-rated warranty on the tires?

 

[heisnuts]

Did you get any money from pro-rated warranty on the tires?

I didn't try on the OEM tires since I believe the treadwear warranty only applies to replacement tires paid for by the end user. I also believe it would require proof of tire rotations every 5,000 miles even though Ford says service with rotation is every 10,000 miles.

 

[tuminatr]

You are correct no mileage warranty, but if you have a smart shop would call and ask Michelin for an exception and usually they do something (usually a 25% courtesy credit). Most shops won't do this because they don't know how and let's be honest they are lazy. Also, you didn't push for it and that's OK. I wouldn't either.

That Pilot Sport 4 A/S should be an improvement in every way except slightly less efficient. Maybe 2-4% less efficient

I did the Vredestein Hypertrac in a 245/50/19 it is rated the same as the PS4 AS from Tire Rack at a much better price point.

 

[MBCook]

How does the noise compare to the OEMs?

 

[tuminatr]

How does the noise compare to the OEMs?

I can't speak for the Michelins but the Hypertracs are very quiet. My guess is the Michelins would be too

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