Are Michelin Tires Really That Much Better?

[Pepper]

Shopping for tires, and am wondering Michelin's are really worth the extra $$

[RichD]

Shopping for tires, and am wondering Michelin's are really worth the extra $$

the michelin snow tires are

but since dat don't apply to you i would say no

[Pepper]

OK, thanks. That makes sense.

[Emperah]

Not sure if it's so anymore. But I had michelins on one a couple of my trucks and they lasted longer than goodyears.
Higher end vehicles usually put them on over other brands for some reason.

But fi weh yuh live weh yuh nuh haffi deal wid de change in weather in what hot and cold can do to rubber and how the hardness of pavements change you can buy just about anyting an feel no way.

[Pepper]

Thanks Emperah.

Last time I purchased the Goodyear wa.ter traction tires. I didn't notice anything special about them, and it didn't feel like I got any extra traction during heavy rains.

Seems like the best thing to do is purchase tires with good treading.

[j-kid]

Usually accross manufacturer rubber is rubber, di cords or threads may differ. However thickness matters. Were the mileage rating on both of the brands the same each time (ex.: 40K, 50K, etc)?

Not sure if it's so anymore. But I had michelins on one a couple of my trucks and they lasted longer than goodyears.

[Xavier]

Usually accross manufacturer rubber is rubber, di cords or threads may differ. However thickness matters. Were the mileage rating on both of the brands the same each time (ex.: 40K, 50K, etc)?

I also recommend getting sometime of warranty and service protection on the tires...