All Season Replacement Tires

[nickb]

I have read the 1001 posts about this and I am still scratching my head...

I have 45k on the stock integrity's and I'll have to replace them at 50k. I do a lot of highway driving which explains how they have lastest so long.

My main concern is a good all season tire, good in the wet and as good as you can get in snow and ice. And if I don't have to take a hit in MPG, it would be awesome.

Any opinions from owners?

[IsrAmeriPrius]

Michelin Energy™ MXV4® Plus

Our best-selling, most popular touring tires, Michelin® Energy™ MXV4® Plus tires are made with industry-leading, silica-based XSE® technology rubber compounds that help resist wear, improve fuel economy, and hold the road. Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus tires offer a high level of comfort, an exceptionally long tread life, and excellent all-season traction with consistent and precise handling at higher speeds.

• Confidence through predictable, progressive cornering
• Superb ride comfort, handling progressivity, and extended shoulder life
• Exceptionally quiet ride
• Consistent handling and precise control at high speeds
• Efficient water evacuation to help combat hydroplaning with outstanding noise suppression
• Extensive snow traction
• Great balance of wet and snow traction, treadwear, and fuel efficiency[/b]

[qbee42]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(IsrAmeriPrius @ Mar 16 2007, 05:20 PM) [snapback]406980[/snapback]</div>

Michelin Energy™ MXV4® Plus[/list][/b]

Ditto. I have them in the stock size.

Tom

[Tideland Prius]

I can third the Energy MXV4 Plus. Have those stock on the Camry and replaced them with the same set when they wore out. They're decent on ice/slush.

Another suggestion is the Nokian Hakkapelitta WR

[barbaram]

Michelin Hydroedge....

guess it may depend on your climate.....go to the Michelin site and compare!

[sub3marathonman]

Tire Rack, Bridgestone Turanza LS-T 195/65R15, mail ordered and locally installed by one of Tire Rack's recommended installers. And they have an 80K mile warranty.

[Bill Merchant]

Pirelli CINTURATO P3000 in P195/60R15 87T size. Slightly wider for more grip, very quiet, low rolling resistance, 855.6 revolutions per mile vs. 855 of the OEM tires, 99K mile warranty.

[John in LB]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(qbee42 @ Mar 16 2007, 02:21 PM) [snapback]406983[/snapback]</div>

Ditto. I have them in the stock size.

Tom
[/b]

I have religion around the Michelin MXV4+ Energy tires.... have used them on several cars - and they are really good. Consumer Reports consistently show them near the top in all categories.

Expensive tire and may not last as long as others. However, top quality ride characteristics.

Being from California, have limited experience with them in snow / ice conditions. Lots of experience on open road and stop / go traffic too...

[theorist]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(John in LB @ Mar 18 2007, 03:17 AM) [snapback]407772[/snapback]</div>

I have religion around the Michelin MXV4+ Energy tires
....
Consumer Reports consistently show them near the top in all categories.
[/b]

I forget, did the Consumer Reports' latest (November 2006) test of H-rated all season tires rank the MXV4 Plu$ midpack or twelfth out of 22 different tires? I believe CR's overall ranking placed them behind the Dunlop SP Sport 5000, Michelin Pilot Exalto AS, Falken Ziex ZE-512, Continental ContiProContact, Yokohama Avid H4S, and several other tires. Tirerack.com tests also rate them ok, but by no means great. The user surveys of the MXV4+ posted there are also pretty lukewarm.

Of course, dedicated winter tires are "as good as you can get in snow and ice." Otherwise the MXV4$ seem like a fair alternative to the other higher rated, lower priced tires. If price isn't an issue, I've also heard great things about Nokian all season tires, even though I haven't seen any instrumented tests of them. They are reportedly especially good at winter traction (even the all season models) and low rolling resistance.

[John in LB]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(theorist @ Mar 18 2007, 10:59 PM) [snapback]408257[/snapback]</div>

I forget, did the Consumer Reports' latest (November 2006) test of H-rated all season tires rank the MXV4 Plu$ midpack or twelfth out of 22 different tires? I believe CR's overall ranking placed them behind the Dunlop SP Sport 5000, Michelin Pilot Exalto AS, Falken Ziex ZE-512, Continental ContiProContact, Yokohama Avid H4S, and several other tires. Tirerack.com tests also rate them ok, but by no means great. The user surveys of the MXV4+ posted there are also pretty lukewarm.

Of course, dedicated winter tires are "as good as you can get in snow and ice." Otherwise the MXV4$ seem like a fair alternative to the other higher rated, lower priced tires. If price isn't an issue, I've also heard great things about Nokian all season tires, even though I haven't seen any instrumented tests of them. They are reportedly especially good at winter traction (even the all season models) and low rolling resistance.
[/b]

I don't have access to this copy of consumer reports - so I can't refute your comments. I just recall that I do not consider the overall score because it uses Consumer's own weighting - rather I look at the individual characteristics and focus in on the ones that apply to my situation the most.

I am in Souther California and issues like driving in extremely cold weather or snow are not a concern. I look for dry / wet road performance, stopping distances and noise.