Bridgestone vs. Michelin

[amartz]

Last week I went ahead and got the Bridgestones at Costco, and an alignment (along with a 60K mile service). Then this weekend I went for a 1000 mile drive from Florida to North Carolina and back. My first opinion of the Bridgestones were, *dang*, these things are noisy! Especially on concrete Interstate. It turned out that was just the "newness" wearing off, by the time I got back, they were as quiet as the Sumitomo's I replaced. I95 traffic thru Georgia easily gets 80 to 90+, and these tires handled it no problems. The only thing I'm trying to decide about, is the car, at speed, seems a little more floaty, or hunting, than I'm used to. I'm thinking it's probably how the alignment was set. But then, I95 thru there has a lot of wavy grooves cut into the surface, so I'm not sure if it's fair to blame the alignment. I didn't really notice the issue on SC or NC interstates.

 

[sims11]

Finally getting new tires. Originals on 2011 Genesis 4.6 are Dunlop 97V.

Planning to get the W rated Bridgestone Serenity Plus tires.
Learnt that W is faster rating than V, for what it is worth.

Now, Costco also sells one Michelin tire that is Y rated (faster than W and V).

Does anybody know, if the Y rated Michelin tire is better on any dimension than the Bridgestone Serenity plus? (considering that my driving speed does not exceed 80).

Here is a PDF that compares the Michelin with the Bridgestone Serenity Plus.
https://www.evernote.com/l/AAFElPQ_sjBPV4ilchcvG4VpCgFbLgNDs3o

Thanks!

 

[Mark_888]

Finally getting new tires. Originals on 2011 Genesis 4.6 are Dunlop 97V.

Planning to get the W rated Bridgestone Serenity Plus tires.
Learnt that W is faster rating than V, for what it is worth.

Now, Costco also sells one Michelin tire that is Y rated (faster than W and V).

Does anybody know, if the Y rated Michelin tire is better on any dimension than the Bridgestone Serenity plus? (considering that my driving speed does not exceed 80).

Here is a PDF that compares the Michelin with the Bridgestone Serenity Plus.
https://www.evernote.com/l/AAFElPQ_sjBPV4ilchcvG4VpCgFbLgNDs3o

Thanks!

Usually, the higher the speed rating, the better the handling and braking. But usually it means the tire will wear out much faster, and have a harsher and stiffer ride. IMO, the Michelin Pilot Sport is not a suitable comparison to the Bridgestone Serenity in terms of comfort, which is a factor considering your 2011 suspension.

A V-rated tire is fine for your car unless you are going to put it on a race track (some forum members do that). If you want a Michelin for your 2011 4.6, I would highly recommend the Primacy MXM4.

As soon as you get new tires, I would think about getting a front end alignment. Since you are apparently a Costco member, they will rotate your tires for free every 7500 miles if you buy the tires there. I have found that tire rotation is very important on the Genesis.

 

[homeofstone]

Y rated will give much harder ride. I love the Serenity W rated. I have had 4 sets including one set on an Acura. FWIW The best touring tire on tire rack now is the Pirelli Cinturato P7.

 

[Mark_888]

FWIW The best touring tire on tire rack now is the Pirelli Cinturato P7.

I have heard that the Pirelli doesn't perform well once tread depth gets below 50%. I have no personal experience with it, just what I heard. Michelin tires tend to perform well over the life of the tread (although there is always some fall-off).