SW03ES Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Just found out the Michelin Primacy MXV4 has been discontinued in my size, 215-60-16. Looks like I better go ahead and order them now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Yikes! I wonder why? The Primacy's are the newer model of the MXV4's no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Yep. Here's the email from Michelin: Dear Mr Withrow,The Michelin Primacy MXV4 line was introduced in June, 2007 with much success. The Energy MXV4 S8 is available as original equipment on many vehicles such as Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai. Due to original equipment requirements and market conditions production of the Primacy MXV4 in size 215/60R16 94V has been temporarily suspended. All other sizes of the Primacy MXV4 are in production. The Energy MXV4 S8 would be a great choice for your vehicle. Thanks for your inquiry and thanks for choosing Michelin. That includes the H rated tire too. I think that particular size is whats found on the stock Accord and Camry, and they come with the S8's. Maybe that has a bearing on it? The S8's have much lower treadwear and aren't as well regarded, plus they're more expensive! I let the Michelin rep know that too... I also just realized I posted this in the wrong forum lol, oh well. Better moderate myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX in NC Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Re-read the e-mail that you received from Michelin and you'll find your answer.... All manufacturers of anything that pertains to automobiles are being hit hard by the recession, including the tire companies. Factories are being scaled back, shifts are being cancelled, workers are being laid off, and products are being shelved or discontinued. Profit margins are under the greatest scrutiny they've been exposed to since the 2001/2002 timeframe. Your Michelin e-mail states that this tire in your size is a "temporary" discontinuation - that may or may not prove to be the case and only time will tell.... But you're correct about the S8 version - it is definitely inferior. If you can't get the Primacy now, I would either continue to stretch your current tires or look for something other than the S8. Perhaps a Dunlop tire.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Yep, once I re read it I noticed that too, due to "market conditions". The materials used to make tires have become a lot more expensive (petroleum based). Since they make the S8's and have to in that size since its common and they're original equipmenton the Camry and Accord I'm sure you're right I agree, I'm not going to buy the S8's. Wouldn't make sense to pay more for them and have lesser treadwear. I like my Bridgestone Turanza LS-Vs but the LS tire line has been discontinued and replaced with the Turanza Serenity tire which quess what...they don't make in my size! I'm going to go ahead and order the Primacy's now. I've had experience several sets of Dunlop tires on my Dad's LSes, the Sp Sport 4000 is a nice quiet tire but very poor treadwear, the SP Sport 5000 is a little less quiet but with only a little better treadwear. Toyo makes a new grand touring tire called the Versado, but I was so displeased with how my Toyo Proxes TPT's aged I'm dubious. There's not a whole lot else to buy for this car. I would probably order a set of old Michelin MXV4+ which you can still get on TireRack before I bought the S8s. Or I might try the Michelin Exaltos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspawn00 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 There's not a whole lot else to buy for this car. I would probably order a set of old Michelin MXV4+ which you can still get on TireRack before I bought the S8s. Or I might try the Michelin Exaltos. I went for the v-rated exaltos from costco.. .not a single complaint.. 50k later I'm about ready to get a second set. I'm very satisfied with the life and performance I got out of those tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I went for the v-rated exaltos from costco.. .not a single complaint.. I concur. They were particularly good in snow as well. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Yeah now that I think about it I would buy the exaltos if I couldnt get the Primacy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Now they have another Primacy MXV4 out in that size for a few dollars more, but it has a treadwear rating of 500 vs 620. Weird... I'm not sure whether I want the old 620 still on closeout or the new 500, the 500 is likely to have softer rubbers and be a little quieter & smoother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Any decision yet Steve? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Yeah they're on the way. I ordered the new Primacy, the 500 treadwear 94H service load (vs 620 95H) figuring they'd ride softer, they also have a 60,000 mile warranty. They should be here and on the car by late next week. I have a nail in one of my tires now and have to fill it up with air every couple days lol, its time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'm at the shop having the tires installed now (wi-fi, wahoo!). I'll report back ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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