Michelin Rocks!

[jdraupp]

Michelin to me is kind of like buying a Sony tv. They are by far the best, but you will pay dearly for it. For as fast as these things eat tires, I'll try the sumis before I spring for Michelin.

I am however glad to hear about your customer service experience. It seems this type of encounter is an anomaly as most companies treat their customers like scum of the earth. Glad to see Michelin is doing it right.

[Luv2Box]

I had never used Michelin tires on my Boxster but had always read good things about them as a tire and a company. Recently I won a set of PSS in a PCA Facebook photo contest and got a certificate in the mail for a set through Jackson Motors. Both Jackson and Michelin were top notch in helping me choose the right tires for my car but got them to me almost immediately after I contacted them even though the certificate said 4-6 weeks depending on availability. Even though the tires were won and not purchased Michelin gave me the same warranty. For this kind of customer service they have won my brand loyalty. The tires are superb on my Boxster both in ride quality and handling.

[boxxster]

Out of curiousity, what do you think of the pilot sport a/s 3's? My boxster came with brand new ones on the rear but some falkens that are just about worn out on the front. I'll most likely end up getting a pair of the a/s 3's for the front to complete the set.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by boxxster

Out of curiousity, what do you think of the pilot sport a/s 3's? My boxster came with brand new ones on the rear but some falkens that are just about worn out on the front. I'll most likely end up getting a pair of the a/s 3's for the front to complete the set.

well I have mixed feelings, especially after Michelin standing behind them

For an all season tire they do preform really well. The biggest complaint I have other than tread life is they are really really noisy. So noisy that I thought I had bad wheel bearings,.
I will reevaluate the noise issue later this week when I have a brand new set on the rear. Maybe the noise was due to worn tires

I have heard good things about the Continental tires for all season

[boxxster]

Interesting. I haven't read much about them but I don't recall seeing anything about excessive noise. Let us know what you think of the new set though.

[Xpit77]

Originally Posted by JayG

well I have mixed feelings, especially after Michelin standing behind them

For an all season tire they do preform really well. The biggest complaint I have other than tread life is they are really really noisy. So noisy that I thought I had bad wheel bearings,.
I will reevaluate the noise issue later this week when I have a brand new set on the rear. Maybe the noise was due to worn tires

I have heard good things about the Continental tires for all season

Noisy ? Cant be as bad as my BFG TA TWR. They set the bar for noise. I love the grip though. They came with the car. Next year their coming off.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by jdraupp

Michelin to me is kind of like buying a Sony tv. They are by far the best, but you will pay dearly for it.

Glad to hear that they did right by you. Early in my Boxster career I bought PS2's because they were wonderful tires but way too expensive to replace every 6,000 miles. Hello, Mr. Hankook, I'd like to date your daughter, Ms. R-S3!