Best Tire for OEM wheels?

gfunklegend · 09-24-07, 08:52 PM

hey everyone, need some help in picking out some tires.

95 legend coupe ls, 6MT, original oem tires are Michelin Energy MXV4
(Grand Touring All-Season) 215/55/16, anything better than these worth looking into?

Thanks!

Pinyix · 09-24-07, 08:58 PM

Yokohama V4s. I got em about 6000 miles ago and I'm in love. I can't believe I spent two years of my driving life with shitty goodyear and dunlop standard all weather tires. V4s are all weather, but they're more aggressively tread and they grip like no other.

ram3ez · 09-25-07, 07:34 AM

I can vouch for those tires.

Got them on my 6 spd and theyre worth the money you spend

Jake@Tirerack.com · 09-25-07, 02:50 PM

I had those on for one year and liked them overall but had to slow down a bit in the snow. The were not that great in the cold weather.

gfunklegend · 09-25-07, 07:10 PM

thanks for the tips, I'll check them out

Stevec · 09-25-07, 07:34 PM

Just took a quick look at Tirerack and they don't carry 205/60 R15. Did you get OEM size, or another and which one? Any positives/negatives with keeping OEM wheels and going with a slightly different size?

I had some horrible Yokohama's made for America's tires. Now running Kumho's - best tire I've owned - and best price.

******Sorry - just noticed your OEM tire size is different.*****

gfunklegend · 09-29-07, 05:56 PM

Need help from Tirerack and anyone else on this.

What is the difference and price justification on these two tires for Legend coupe ?

1. Michelin MXV4 ENERGY 215/55/16 $143 (original OEM Tire)
2. Michelin MXV4 PRIMACY 215/55/16 $148

Thanks

SneakerHead · 10-10-07, 01:03 PM

I have Yokohama YK520's on the front and YK420's in the rear. I've heard bad things about the 420s but I haven't had a problem with them yet. Could be due to the fact I didnt drive the car for 8-9 months??? Who knows? By the way I love the tires.

09-24-07, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
gfunklegend Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles Posts: 87 Car 1: 1995 6 Speed Black/Black 63K Miles iTrader: (0)	Best Tire for OEM wheels? hey everyone, need some help in picking out some tires. 95 legend coupe ls, 6MT, original oem tires are Michelin Energy MXV4 (Grand Touring All-Season) 215/55/16, anything better than these worth looking into? Thanks! __________________ \

09-24-07, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pinyix BHG Motorsports Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 3,823 Car 1: Legend Saloon iTrader: (11)	Yokohama V4s. I got em about 6000 miles ago and I'm in love. I can't believe I spent two years of my driving life with shitty goodyear and dunlop standard all weather tires. V4s are all weather, but they're more aggressively tread and they grip like no other. __________________ .:JDM/EDM Non-Navi DIY:. .:JDM Navi Console DIY:. .:Cluster/Speedo Replacement DIY:. I think OEM is the best look. I just don't happen to think any of the various arrangements of OEM got it exactly right all at once

09-25-07, 07:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
ram3ez Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,399 Car 1: 1994 GS AT Sedan Car 2: 1995 LS AT Coupe Car 3: 1994 LS 6SD Coupe iTrader: (6)	I can vouch for those tires. Got them on my 6 spd and theyre worth the money you spend __________________ ** - FOR SALE - * - 1995 Black on BLack Legend GS Dealer Maintained - * http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...l-asap-122630/ - FOR SALE - * - 1997 Lexus SC300 Black/Black Dealer Maintained - *** http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...lk-blk-120575/

09-25-07, 07:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
gfunklegend Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles Posts: 87 Car 1: 1995 6 Speed Black/Black 63K Miles iTrader: (0)	thanks for the tips, I'll check them out __________________ \

09-25-07, 07:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stevec Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Forest CA Posts: 259 Car 1: 1995 White LegendLL iTrader: (0)	Just took a quick look at Tirerack and they don't carry 205/60 R15. Did you get OEM size, or another and which one? Any positives/negatives with keeping OEM wheels and going with a slightly different size? I had some horrible Yokohama's made for America's tires. Now running Kumho's - best tire I've owned - and best price. ****Sorry - just noticed your OEM tire size is different.*** __________________ Last edited by Stevec : 09-25-07 at 07:58 PM.

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09-25-07, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jake@Tirerack.com Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Bend IN Posts: 57 Car 1: 2002 Subara WRX Car 2: Kawasaki ZX11 Ninja iTrader: (0)	I had those on for one year and liked them overall but had to slow down a bit in the snow. The were not that great in the cold weather.

09-29-07, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
gfunklegend Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles Posts: 87 Car 1: 1995 6 Speed Black/Black 63K Miles iTrader: (0)	Need help from Tirerack and anyone else on this. What is the difference and price justification on these two tires for Legend coupe ? 1. Michelin MXV4 ENERGY 215/55/16 $143 (original OEM Tire) 2. Michelin MXV4 PRIMACY 215/55/16 $148 Thanks __________________ \

10-10-07, 01:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
SneakerHead VIP Style Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 45 Car 1: 93 L Sedan Slammed iTrader: (0)	I have Yokohama YK520's on the front and YK420's in the rear. I've heard bad things about the 420s but I haven't had a problem with them yet. Could be due to the fact I didnt drive the car for 8-9 months??? Who knows? By the way I love the tires. __________________ Almost there........

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