Are Michelins really better tires than the rest?

Answer 1

This is a matter of opinion. Michelin's generally have a smooth ride to them but this is because of the relatively weak side-wall. On rough roads, the flex of the rubber will heat it up and weaken it over time. It's also not so good for "rubbing" against curbs. For overall smoothness, yes, for lasting a while, no way.

Answer 2

No. I've tried many brands of tires. Some were better, some were not. Michelins are great; they almost always rate high in comparision tests. Some models fare better than others. From my experience. The Michelin LTX (pickup tire) is probably one of the best tire ever made for a pickup / SUV. As for my current car (Mazda 3 GT). the first set of tire that came with the car (Good Year) litterally vanished in about 10 000 miles. The Michelin Pilots that I bought afterwards gave me a much smoother ride but didn't last much more, even though the treadwear rating was among the top in its category. This year, I installed a set of Sumitomo HRTZ II and, so for, they prove to be as good, handling wise, as the Michelin. They handle equally well in rainy situations and time only will tell how long they will last; its treadwear rating is only half of that on the Michelin but, according to some tests, they age gracefully, if I may say so.

One last thing, the best winter tires are the Nokian Hakkapelita (swedish - sold at any Volvo dealership) and the Gislaved Nordfrost (German made). I wonder though if those are sold in the US...???

Answer 3

No.

While it is true that Michelin enjoys a reputation unparalleled in this country, other tire manufacturers are hot on Michelin's heels.

Goodyear, Yokohama, Kelly/Springfield,Bridgestone and others offer mileage warranties and low noise/smooth driving tires that equal, and in some cases outperform, Michelin tires.

It used to be that Michelin towered above the rest, but, thanks to advanced technology, they are in for a fight to be the Industry leader.

Answer 4

Michelin got such a good name because they were the first to the North American market with a radial tire. Goodyear, Firestone, BF Goodrich were all still mass producing bias ply tires. The radial tire gives better grip and a smoother ride than the old bias ply tires so the name Michelin became known as a better tire manufacturer

Answer 5

Michelins, Yokohama, Pirelli are the top 3 and they all are $80-$100 a piece.

Michelins are good for every day car, basic driver. Others are for the same but are for those who "get on it" more w/ the accelerator and enjoy turns. Anything else is junk in my book.

Answer 6

they cost alot, so if you go off price, yeah there the best,

but there is a better tire for the money than Michelins

Answer 7

It depends on your definition of 'better'. Michelins tend to provide one of the smoothest rides available, but are actually not at all superior in terms of length of wear, braking ability, and general handling.

In my opinion, one pays a fairly stiff premium for a smooth ride.

Answer 8

It is all a mater of opinion. Some people like the way they ride some people don't. It also depends on how you drive and what you drive. I personally stick with what the manufacurer of the vehicle put on.

Answer 9

I've had better luck with them than any other brands I've tried.