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I've heard that the Michelin Exalto, Michelin Pilot A/S Plus, and Pirelli PZero Nero All Seasons are the best in ride quality and noise level but before I get any tires I wanted to hear from others what they think are best for giving the best ride quality and lowest noise level? I've also read good things thus far on tirerack.com for the continental extremeprocontact DWS's
Look forward to your opinions and suggestions!!!!
Took the car through a pretty extensive test drive before buying, and the tires seemed quiet and offered a nice ride? BTW, that is more important to us than performance-type handling. Don't like to feel bumps, as I have some back problems.
After reading other posts, it seems like there are some issues with this tire?
If I was convinced that there is a better tire for my preferences, I would buy them right away and sell the OEM's.
Wet/snow traction is not a big deal as I have another vehicle that will handle that, but we want a safe tire that will get us through the stuff if needed.
With smooth ride and quiteness in mind, what is the best you all have tried?
Thanks!
On the other hand, if you have money to burn - thank you in advance for helping us out of this recession!
Have the 17" Michelin HXMX4's, which may be part of the problem?
Or, maybe the fact that it has not been much over 20 degrees since we picked the car up? Tires and shocks seem to ride rougher on our other car in this weather, too!
Or, maybe because we traded in an Avalon with a softer suspension, and just need to get used to the firmer ride?
I'm hoping that warmer weather and the "breaking in" of the suspension will help?
Any comments?
Thanks!
the recommended cold tire pressure is 33 psi so that could be why the car is riding rough; though the really cold weather we have been having doesn't help anything either
just a thought! hope things smooth out for your soon!!
Seemed pretty smooth?
It was about 20-25 degrees warmer and there were 3 people in the car.
The extra weight might have made it 'sit down' a little better on shocks?
Recommended tire pressure on door says 32 PSI all around, and that's what we have it at.
So, they switched out the 18''s for 17"'s and credited us for the price difference.
I assume the suspension is the same on the TL Techs with either wheel size since it is not the SH-AWD, which has a different set-up?
So, they switched out the 18''s for 17"'s and credited us for the price difference.
I assume the suspension is the same on the TL Techs with either wheel size since it is not the SH-AWD, which has a different set-up?
I thought unless you got the SH-AWD you got 17inch wheels on the base TL and base TL with tech package? I think you get 18inch wheels in the SH-AWD version? I'm not 100% sure so someone could correct me on that if it is not the case?
I know on the 07 and 08 TL that you got 17inch wheels if you got the Base TL or Base TL with tech package and 18inch wheels on the Type-S TL in those years
Hope that helps!
Still a bit disappointed in the ride.
Maybe warmer weather will help? Or "breaking in" of the suspension?
I'm a little annoyed...
Grand Touring: Kumho Escta LX Platinum
High Performance: Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S
Ultra High Performance: Pirelli PZero Nero All Seasons
Continental DWSs (if long term updates proves they last!)
Original Bridgstone Turanza's- Very good handling, VERY harsh ride, short tread life (27K)
Yokohama Avid W4S - Economical, good ride, good handling, low tread life (30K) due to cupping, probably caused by not rotating soon enough or one wheel that was slightly out of alignment. fairly quit until cupping occurred then very noisy.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S - Quiet, very good handling, smooth ride, tread life appears to be very good so far (32K), good in snow (Colorado). May cause slight drop in MPG. This is BEST tire for my TL to this point.
The original Bridgestones were ok but were worn out at 25K. I change to Goodyear Eagles which road horribly, had bad traction and were worn out completely at 25k.
My third set is Michelin pilot exalto that are still good at 40K. They are lower speed rated but traction is great and the ride is a little smoother. You might not see these as a fit on sites like tire rack because they have a lower speed rating than original equipment. When I replace these, I will replace with the same tire. Very Satisfactory Tire.
yes, you are correct! tirerack doesn't list the Exalto's as tires for the TL because to their speed rating being a H rather than W but the lower speed rating will give you a little bit better ride and unless you plan on doing more than 150mph, I don't think the lower speed rating is really going to hurt you!
Well I've had my 2008 Acura TL Type S for over two years, and its been a great car. I have over 41,000 miles on it and its time for new tires.
It came with Michelin Pilot MXM4's on them. They've been good overall, however they have never shined in rain or snow.
Now I can do the easy thing, and just get the same tires, however Id rather have something that is a bit better performer in wet snow conditions (and dry as well of course).
Can anyone please recommend something else aside from the stock Michelin's that will do the job? Ive heard some good things about Bridgestone, and Toyo, but what do you Acura owners have to say?
Thanks in advance!
Am in Northern Illinois. Have a 2004 TL and have 4 Dunlop 3D winter/snow tires mounted on a separate set of rims bought at Tire Rack. Have 50 series rather than 45 series for a smaller footprint. Important to have same circumference as original spec tires that came with car and similar load rating.
These Dunlops work well for me in snow/ice and handle pretty well in the dry.
Also have Michelin X-Ice2 on an Ody van and these are excellent for the van use. Not sure if they would be as sporting as the Dunlops in the dry if mounted on a TL.
Talk to someone at Tire Rack for advice on the 2009 TL.