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Replacement for Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires
- Thread starter BigDaveATL
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If you’re okay with a difference in ride quality (harsher), then run flats seem like a smart choice.
I put Driveguards on my last car during my last few years of ownership. They'll help you get to somewhere safe if you suffer a blowout, but it became increasingly clear to me that the tires themselves are extremely prone to blowouts, more so than most. I think I lost 3 or 4 in the course of 3 years, all to potholes on I-285. I almost never drive on 285 anymore and so Driveguards would be less useful to me than they were back then, but even if I did still drive on 285 on a daily basis, I probably wouldn't buy them again.
Is this for 18'' or 19''? I have 19'' and debating among 1) Pirelli Cinturato P7 all season 2) Michelin MXM4 3) Michelin 4s 4) Continentals
RayK
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I had a puncture fixed by Tesla Service Center on the stock MXM4. Drywall screw so the hole wasn't too big. My understanding is that they removed some of the foam and put a patch in (not a plug). Several months later I ran over what looked like a 1/4" diameter bolt (on the same tire) and they said that was not repairable. Both were almost dead center in the tread. Since the tread on both rear tires were worn down fairly well and I was already at the service center, I opted to replace both with the MXM4s. Total was about $700. Next time I'm probably going to go with Bridgestone Turanzas or Potenzas. Had both on my BMW and liked them. I'm not too worried about the loss of range by going to a non-low rolling resistance tire. I do however, like cornering.
Yes. On Pirelli using same route to work every day vs Michellin, I got about 8-12% better wh/mi rating.
Stores can get the Tesla OEM MXM4 with the foam if you want it. The foam is probably not the only difference.
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