[Flyboy]

My EX L Coupe has Michelins MXV4s and they seem fine. My 2000 Accord Coupe also came with Michline MXV4s and they only lasted about 35,000 miles. After the second set I switched to Goodrich TA radials which were less expensive and lasted more than twice as long with a similar ride quality. Michelins are expensive. BTW My wife's 15 CRV came with Continental tires.

 

[acutee]

Michelin is over priced. It is softer and wear out quicker. I am fine with GY, better handling, low road resistance, and last longer; but it will be harsh on bad roads.

 

[accordsport91]

I recently purchased a new Ex V6 and to my astonishment, it did not have Michelin tires on it! Every Honda I've ever bought new had Michelin tires as standard equip. Mine has Goodyear Assurance 215/55-17 on it.

Any idea why Honda switched to Goodyear? I guess because they got a good deal from them and the tires are cheaper for them?

On my old Accord, the last set of tires I ran were Michelin Primacy and they were the smoothest, quietist tires I've driven on.

Michelin tires are becoming, in essence, a premium tire so you are going pay a premium price to have them; in my opinion it is very worth it to have them. My Accord Sport has good year tires and they are holding up pretty well so far with 15,000 miles on the odometer. However, they aren't my prefer type of tire. I prefer Michelins. Currently, I have only 1 michelin sports a/s 3 tire and the rest are stock good years. I got a big nail stuck on one of my back tires and so I had to have it replaced. I chose to have the service done at Costco because they have extremely good warranty whereas other places don't. It cost me $242 evenly to replace that one tire and I don't regret it. Eventually, I am going to replace the rest of my tires with Michelins when I have the money. Functionality, Safety, and Reliability are important to me. Those are things I don't compromise and skimp out on.

 

[ryannel2003]

The Michelin Primacy tire has been discontinued in many sizes. Up until March or April of this year all V6 sedan and Touring models had the Primacy as the standard tire. After that, Honda started shipping the cars with Goodyear Assurance.

The only Honda's still getting the Primacy are the HR-V and the Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite. I suspect those cars will be switching to a different tire soon.

 

[natedizm]

+1 for GoodYear over Michelin. But I personally buy tires based on what I'm looking to use for. Rain + Handling + Tread pattern + Tire wear + price, all are factors I look into.

Have had great experience with Hankook and Falken Ziex as well.

 

[ski daddy]

My original Primacy MXV4's performed very well although there was a noticeable reduction of grip in snow as they wore - probably around 25K. They now have 39K and I am going to replace in the next 30 days. 75% chance I will buy new Michelins. Considering also the Continental ProContact. Concerned that Goodyear Assurance might impact handling too much. I've been happy to put those on the Odyssey where we wanted ride and snow/wet grip.

 

[II Kings 9:20]

Michelin has always been a premium tire. They invented the radial in 1948 specifically for the Citroen (another French company) Traction Avant and the rest is history.

With so many good tires out there, I don't think Michelin is worth the extra coin. I have Michelin on my '13 Ex-L and I have no complaints. Given a choice, I'd take Michelin over Conti, GY, Pirelli, Hankook, etc. The only tires I'd consider with Michelin would be Yoko and Bridgestone. (comments are not re: snow tires). Depending on the car and intended use, price could push me to any of the other brands.

 

[RICKLX]

Continental make a great tire. I would keep away from Bridgestone OEM. Some of the older CR-V's came with Bridgestones that had a C temp rating. Many complaints on these tires wearing quickly. I had Bridgestone Duelers on my Saturn VUE that had to be replaced at 25,000 miles. My last drive had Conti Contact Pros (Like my LX) and they were great. On my 2010 Chevy Equinox I have Michelin Lattitudes with 36,000 miles and still have plenty of treadwear and are in excellent condition. Going to get these tires again when they need to be replaced.

 

[TMVB]

Every Honda I've ever bought new had Michelin tires as standard equip.

My last two new Honda's ('09 Fit Sport and '15 Accord Sport) came with Bridgestones as standard.

 

[Michal]

Continental make a great tire... ...My last drive had Conti Contact Pros (Like my LX) and they were great...

I am glad to hear you like them. I just got 2016 Touring this week with ContiProContact and I am walking around and scratching my head trying to google it and see if I need to replace it with Michelins or live with them. I've always had Michelins on my cars and I am partial to them.
It seems, however, that keeping Continentals is a good (and cheaper) option...

 

[salcuta]

Michelin brags about being able to drive 20 miles on a flat.

 

[II Kings 9:20]

I am glad to hear you like them. I just got 2016 Touring this week with ContiProContact and I am walking around and scratching my head trying to google it and see if I need to replace it with Michelins or live with them. I've always had Michelins on my cars and I am partial to them.
It seems, however, that keeping Continentals is a good (and cheaper) option...

I've had Conti on Saab, MB, 300C. and on my Current S60 and it's a good tire but nothing special IMO. They were terrible on the 300C. Usually priced well for a Euro brand.

Michelin brags about being able to drive 20 miles on a flat.

Most runflat tires (RFT) are rated from 50-200 miles but testing reveals they can go much further. I'd be surprised if Michelin claims to to be able to go 20 miles on a regular non RFT. The potential liability would be too great.

 

[tpi]

I prefer Michelin tires. When the Accord needs tires that is what I'll install. That said I have zero complaints with the Goodyears on my '15 Sport. I think it handles great with excellent steering accuracy and feel. Best of all the tires have not a hint of unbalance up to 90 MPH (the fastest I've run them). They're absolutely sweet and smooth at highway speeds-probably the quality of the tires has a contribution as well as quality of the balance. For whatever reason nearly all the cars I've bought have a nice factory wheel balance. This one is notably outstanding-a delight to drive at high speed.

 

[Michal]

I've had Conti on Saab, MB, 300C. and on my Current S60 and it's a good tire but nothing special IMO. They were terrible on the 300C. Usually priced well for a Euro brand

Thank you II Kings. I'll take my chances with Continentals. Hopefully won't repeat your experience with 300C.
It is also my first experience with Plus Sizing, so I was a little nervous. We won't take it to the snow so it should be fine...

 

[RICKLX]

It's not just the brand but the model and the specs that matter.

 

[Michal]

It's not just the brand but the model and the specs that matter.

You are right. However I used a lot of models of Michelins with different specs and they all performed very well.
I realize that my experience and all info presented here is an "anecdotal evidence" but somehow I am still biased toward Michelins.

 

[2016EX]

Car companies make the tire manufacturers meet certain specifications and then they bid them out normally.

 

[visionguru]

I had 2 sets of Michelin Primacy tires on my 2005 Accord Hybrid, and now with a set of Goodyear Assurance Comfortred Touring. The reason to replace was due to micro-cracks developed on Michelin tires (after only 3 years, 30K miles, ~80% of the tread left). I found that the Goodyear tires are definitely quieter and more comfortable. I think as long as they are quality tires, the brand doesn't matter that much. Michelin is probably more hype (more money spent on advertising) than substance. My new Audi Q5 comes with Michelin tires. I know that they used to come with Continental. I guess, to the car makers, it's the tire specs, not the tire brands.

 

[II Kings 9:20]

Thank you II Kings. I'll take my chances with Continentals. Hopefully won't repeat your experience with 300C.
It is also my first experience with Plus Sizing, so I was a little nervous. We won't take it to the snow so it should be fine...

The 300C was unique. A truck sized odd (not the Conti pro contact) tire 225/60-18. This tire combined with an older E class suspension that was poorly tuned resulted in bucking and jutting sideways on bumps. Wear was not so much an issue. I got so sick of it that at 11K miles I replaced them with GY Comfortreads (the ONLY alternate tire on the planet in that size) and the ride was incredible. No more steering wheel kick, no bucking and jutting at the rear end. I got a $360 check from Conti as part of a class action. All I had to do was submit my registration and receipt from GY. All other Contis I've had have been very good. What you'd expect from a quality tire, I guess I could say they're great. I replaced MXV4s with Contis on my 300E with no difference in feel. There was a big difference when I put on Dunlop D40M2 on. Hard and fast, better for a Mustang.

It's not just the brand but the model and the specs that matter.

For certain, see above. Specs can vary based on size and obviously speed ratings.

 

[Sweagle02]

Replaced all four Michelins that came with my '13 Coupe with Goodyear LS2's. No complaints whatsoever. Plan on doing the same with my current car when the time comes