Grape

I don't feel much difference with Michelin tires. The service guy mentioned to me that the ride may not be so smooth and so quite compare with good year tire.

I agreed that their service is very good.

The Goodyear tire is a fine tire, but its wear rating (on the sidewall--not a "warranty" but a relative treadwear rating) is low compared to some others. It's a balance of ride and handling when mixing the compound, and the Goodyear Eagle is just not a high mileage tire compound. Some other Goodyears are long wearing. Since you make no reference to how often you check your tires or the pressure you keep them at, mileage will vary based on how well you care for them. 8500 is within possibility for a tire that is not well inflated or improperly aligned (either initially or after road impacts). I would say you got off very well financially for 4 new Michelins, and if you don't already, I'd start checking the tire pressure and wear pattern weekly, and keep them at at least 32 psi, 35 if you are OK with the ride. Tires only have material and workmanship warranties, not wear or road hazard unless advertised as such.

Thanks for your advice. I'll keep my eye on my tire and the pressure regularly.

I'm so glad to find the forum. I need your help. Here is my story.

I bought my 2006 RX 400H with Goodyear tires in August of 2005. A year later, I took the car to dealer for 5K service. (mostly local mileage). I noticed one front tire was leaking slowly, so I told the service guy about it. However, after the service, I was told no leak was found.

After a while, I still noticed the slow leak again, but since I'm busy, I just pumped air in once a while. In Feb. of 2007, At 8500 mileage, I decided to take the car to dealer, after they checked my car, I was told the two front tires wore out completely, so I had them replaced, they put 2 new Goodyear tires again. It costs me $530. I paid using my credit card.

After talking to my friends, I was told it's not possible that tires only last 8500 miles. I called the service manager of the dealer. He decided to refund me half of the cost, that's about $260. He asked me to stop by the dealer and sign a form to get the refund back. A week later, I stopped by the dealer in order to get the refund. However, instead of giving me refund, they decided to replace all 4 tires(2 new front tires and 2 old back

tires) with Michelin MXV4 S8 tires. I was told that they found Goodyear tires doesn't go well with RX 400H. It doesn't last long. I don't know anything about tires, I supposed such expensive car should have good quality tires. Should I ask for the money back? What's the warranty of the tires? Thanks for your help. Please advise.