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Re: Bought '06 RL. Now I'm Deaf... (Michelin MXM4s) [cbrose]
by nebraskaguy
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Jun 21, 2009 (6:48 pm)
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Replying to: cbrose (Jun 21, 2009 6:06 pm)
At JJAcura's recommendation, I replaced the tires on my 2005 RL with Bridgestone Turanza Serenity. Immediately afterwards I took a 500-mile drive. They are far quieter than the Michelins that came on my RL. Since most of the trip was freeway driving in good weather, I can't attest to his comments regarding handling, but on most of the surfaces during the trip, the tires were nearly totally silent. A big improvement! They are not cheap, though, unless you order them over the internet.
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- #17 of 25
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Re: Bought '06 RL. Now I'm Deaf... (Michelin MXM4s) [nebraskaguy]
by cbrose
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Jun 22, 2009 (3:28 am)
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Replying to: nebraskaguy (Jun 21, 2009 6:48 pm)
nebraskaguy,
Thanks for the reply. As you can tell, I'm looking for peace and quiet in a performance tire. The reviews at tirerack.com (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Turanza+- Serenity&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&partnum=45VR7TS) give it very good ratings on ride and noise comfort, with decent snow capabilities. Tread design doesn't look as aggressive as the Pilots but that might be a good thing regarding road noise.
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- #18 of 25
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Re: Bought '06 RL. Now I'm Deaf... (Michelin MXM4s) [nebraskaguy]
by cmhsec1
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Aug 27, 2009 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: nebraskaguy (Jun 21, 2009 6:48 pm)
I just purchased a 06 RL with 50K miles on it, with some miles left on the Michelins. The highway road noise coming off of the tires is unbearable in all but newly paved highways. Now that you have had the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity tires for a couple of months, how is the noise? Thanks.
Chris
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- #19 of 25
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Re: Bought '06 RL. Now I'm Deaf... (Michelin MXM4s) [cmhsec1]
by cbrose
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Aug 27, 2009 (5:12 pm)
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Replying to: cmhsec1 (Aug 27, 2009 12:58 pm)
cmhsec1,
I actually didn't get new tires. I made some adjustments in the air pressure of my tires and that made a huge difference. Very bearable now. The manual says to run 30 psi in the fronts and 32 psi in the rear. I'm running about 32 all around and it's much quieter than before. I'm going to go as long as I can before I shell out $700.00 for tires.  But when I do, it will most likely be either the Bridgestones or Toyos. I've heard good things about both on this car.
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- #20 of 25
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Re: Bought '06 RL. Now I'm Deaf... (Michelin MXM4s) [cmhsec1]
by nebraskaguy
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Aug 28, 2009 (3:28 am)
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Replying to: cmhsec1 (Aug 27, 2009 12:58 pm)
I couldn't be happier with my Bridgestone Serenity tires. They are so much quieter than the Michelins.
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- #21 of 25
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Re: Bought '06 RL. Now I'm Deaf... (Michelin MXM4s) [nebraskaguy]
by jensad
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Aug 28, 2009 (8:32 am)
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Replying to: nebraskaguy (Aug 28, 2009 3:28 am)
Me too. I got rid of the Michelins and got the Bridgestone Serenity tires for my RL and I have much less noise and less harshness on the road. And many years ago, I only purchased Michelins on all of my cars but not today.
Good luck to all and stay safe.
jensad
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- #22 of 25
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Re: Bought '06 RL. Now I'm Deaf... (Michelin MXM4s) [nebraskaguy]
by jjacura
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Sep 01, 2009 (9:33 am)
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Replying to: nebraskaguy (Aug 28, 2009 3:28 am)
Interesting to note how quiet the various Acura RL forums are these days. This was the only forum that has recent posts. Maybe it's time for a new distinctive RL design to come forward and create some excitement!!! As it is the redesigns have given me pause thus far. I don't want to leave Acura after all these years but I will continue to drive the 2005 until they give us something to get excited about!!! I have a long time Acura friend who hasn't left the "fold" as yet but he too is very disappointed. I do however continue to be very happy with the 2005. Still love the design and the performance so far has been unequaled by any auto I have owned over the last 50 years. Like all good things however it won't last forever and I am looking forward to some better Acura designs. The Bridgestones were a good move. (Good to see Nebraskaguy as well)
JJ
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- #23 of 25
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Re: Bought '06 RL. Now I'm Deaf... (Michelin MXM4s) [jjacura]
by nebraskaguy
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Sep 02, 2009 (4:19 am)
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Replying to: jjacura (Sep 01, 2009 9:33 am)
Thanks, JJ, good to see you too. I too am still very happy with my 2005 RL and am awaiting the next generation, hopefully next year, before I make my next move. I must say, it'll have to be pretty good to keep me in the Acura family.
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- #24 of 25
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Re: Bought '06 RL. Now I'm Deaf... (Michelin MXM4s) [jjacura]
by pat HOST
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Sep 02, 2009 (5:37 am)
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Replying to: jjacura (Sep 01, 2009 9:33 am)
Keep in mind that as soon as you post in any discussion, it then has "recent posts" - feel free to wake any of them up at any time!
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- #25 of 25
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Re: Bought '06 RL. Now I'm Deaf... (Michelin MXM4s) [pat]
by jjacura
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Sep 02, 2009 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: pat (Sep 02, 2009 5:37 am)
Thanks Pat
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