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13 messages,  Last post on Sep 01, 2011 at 3:36 PM

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#7 of 13 thanks! by prndldriver

May 11, 2011 (9:51 am)

Thanks for clearing up the difference between the different Goodyear Tred names. I felt a little silly on my confusion, but glad I mentioned it. The ComfortTreds come up as a option for the Forester, so it is good to know that it is not an ideal tire.
 
The Michelins also seem to have positive reviews around. I have found the HydroEdge at about $30/tire less than the TripleTreds. I'm leaning in that direction somewhat.

#8 of 13 Re: thanks! [prndldriver] by xwesx

May 11, 2011 (5:22 pm)

Replying to: prndldriver (May 11, 2011 9:51 am)
If you go that route, let us know what you think! I am always interested in considering different tires. When you only purchase a set every four years or so, it is quite an investment (in both dollars and vehicle performance/comfort) and worth researching.

#9 of 13 Bought the Michelins by prndldriver

Jun 08, 2011 (7:58 am)

Just wanted to follow up that I purchased the Michelin HydroEdge Green tires from Discount Tires. The guy at Discount Tires showed me the Michelins and the Goodyear TripleTred. He seemed to suggest that the people who put on the Goodyears complained more about the noise than the Michelins. He pointed out the deeper, slanted grooves in the TripleTreds, which he thought were the cause of the noise. Not sure about that, but it seems a possibility. For whatever reason, the Michelins also were less expensive at Discount Tires, even less than Sam's Club. I liked the extended warranty from Discount Tires as well. My brother-in-law, who is rather obsessed about tires because his BMW needs new tires frequently, has had a good experience with the Discount Tires extended warranty. So those things all worked together.
 
Can't say I'm completely convinced about the "green technology" with these tires. The 90,000 mile tire life is appealing. The Discount Tire shop has only been in my town a year or so; hope they continue to have a decent staff.
 
The Michelins have been on for a few weeks and I've driven through big storms. I was particularly impressed how easy and quiet it is to drive through large amounts of water in the rain. Overall, these are incredibly better than the original Yokohama tires. Much quieter, much smoother rider, more secure on the pavement.
 
Well, the next Forester improvement is a new stereo. The original works fine through the radio but the CD player doesn't work right anymore

#10 of 13 Subaru Replacement Tired for 08 forester x/premium winter pkg by bren1712

Jul 12, 2011 (8:33 pm)

Hi, am reading this with great interest, as I need to replace my tires soon on my08, Someone also mentioned the general altima r/16?? Does anyone have any comments? Also, from time to time I think about trading my 08 ( with 38,000 miles ) in on a 2011 Forester with the same package,, My 08 is a great car and paid for so am wondering how wise this would be considering present trade in value etc.. Also, I noticed Subaru has really cut down on the features of this option package.. My 08 has a great inside trim, 6 cd player, fog lights, outside mirror turn lights and the new one with the all weather pkg takes this all out,, Any thought on trade in or just keep it for the long haul , I also bought the extended warranty last year for 3years and 80,000 miles,thankyou..

#11 of 13 Re: Bought the Michelins [prndldriver] by aatherton

Jul 13, 2011 (4:54 am)

Replying to: prndldriver (Jun 08, 2011 7:58 am)
"… Michelin HydroEdge Green tires… I was particularly impressed how easy and quiet it is to drive through large amounts of water in the rain. Overall, these are incredibly better than the original Yokohama tires. Much quieter, much smoother rider, more secure on the pavement."
 
A rain tire is better at some things and not others. I installed Michelin Primacy MXV4 Grand Touring All-Season street tires, seeing the quietest tire. And willingly gave up the better snow traction of the OEM Yokohama Geolandar Light Truck/SUV tires.
 
About 15 years ago I put a set of Dunlop tires with slanted grooves on a Mazda pickup, to reduce its tendency to hydroplane. The snow traction, never good in any pickup with OEM tires, became even worse.

#12 of 13 Replacement tires by ericbecho

Sep 01, 2011 (1:50 pm)

I Have a 2009 Forester with 115,000 miles on it. Hated the original yokohama tires. Replaced them with the Michelin HydroEdge. Have since put on about 80,000 miles on the tires and have started the research for the next set of tires. My review of the Michelin tires would be as follows: Great tread wear. (still have 7/32 left). Moderately noisy especially as the tires have worn. The edges of the tires are far more worn then the center. Great handling in the rain. Best I have ever driven in rain. You don't even notice the water. I drive into the mountains of NC often. Tires did really well in snow for the first 50-60,000. Was in Ny for the big snow storm last X-mas and the tires did not grip well at all. Not sure if that was due to the large snow amounts or to the fact that the tires seemed to pack the snow into the tread. Dry handling is excellent. Reason for my shopping around for a new tire is the snow handling. If I only had a day or two of snow a year I would replace with the Michelin's in a heart beat. Honestly not sure what I am going to replace my tires with just yet. Will keep reading what others have to say.
 
Eric

#13 of 13 Re: Replacement tires [ericbecho] by xwesx

Sep 01, 2011 (3:36 pm)

Replying to: ericbecho (Sep 01, 2011 1:50 pm)
Well, if you're saying that the HydroEdge is worse on snow/ice than the Geolandar, I can certainly see your desire to switch models/brands! The Geolandar is absolutely pathetic on snow and ice.
 
If you really liked all the other qualities of the Michelin (treadwear, wet/dry handling), give the Goodyear TripleTred a try. It handles snow and ice very well for an all-season.

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