Bridgestone are worn out at 26k, I need your opinions on a name brand tire that will perform well in this order. I do drive aggressively at times. Rain, snow and noise. I would like to get Michelin’s just don’t know which model is best for north east weather. Thanks guys
I just got rid of my OE Hankook Kinergy GT tires at 11k miles. They were terrible tires; awful ride quality and noisy. I am surprised that Honda put these lower quality standard tires on a Touring trim vehicle, which should be equipped with grand touring all season class tires. In fact, i will be contacting Honda about this.
I went with Michelin Premier A/S purchased from Costco during their tire sale just before Thanksgiving. They just came in from Texas and I had them installed yesterday. I did a lot of research and the Michelins seemed the best fit for the driving I do and road conditions I will encounter in northern CA.
My observations:
The Premiers handle MUCH better than the OE tires; the ride comfort is significantly better. It feels fully planted when driving at highway speed. I feel much more confident behind the wheel.
We own a '16 RDX and I've always been very happy with how its handling. The CRV with micehlins handles more like a premium vehicle now (just not as stiff in the frame).
Highway driving is smoother & more comfortable, it handles transitions in road surfaces and bumps much better.
In terms of sound, it's definitely quieter, but not dramatically so. No tires will make a car dramatically quieter, that's the job of sound deadening. Don't go into an $800 tire purchase thinking this will make the CRV quiet on the inside, temper those expectations.
That said, I would
highly recommend the tire swap for all CRV owners; Tires are so much more important than most people think they are.
