Replacement tires for 2015 Genesis 3.8 AWD Sedan?

[gafx]

I have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ on all my cars. They handle great, solid in the rain, fairly quiet, decent ride, and are pretty close to an all out ultra performance summer tire. I have also used Continental DWS 06 tires before trying out the Pilot Sport all seasons. The Cotinentals were maybe slightly quieter, a small but noticeably softer ride, and definitely better in the rare snow I experience.

The tire store alway try to sell me Michelin Primacy tires for our cars. I always insist on ultra performance and they shrug and put them on. My Pilot Sports are wearing pretty fast on the Genesis, I might get 15k out of them and usually got a little over 20k on the Continentals. I drive hard and the Pilot Sports will out handle the suspension. Even my wife prefers the grippy tires over more luxury all seasons. I don't think you can go wrong with either Conti's or Michelin's sport all seasons.

 

[glennk]

Warranty is halved on the rears (if you have staggered tires).

 

[gafx]

Yea, I was told at the store that because of the staggered fit and the W rating, that there was no mileage warranty on the Michelins. Looks like based on current wear I may go through 3 sets of rears for every 2 sets of fronts. Luckily the Pilot Sport A/S always seem to be reasonably priced and I don't mind the quick wear in exchange for the significant increase in handling.

 

[glennk]

I think there is a 22,500 mile warranty on the rear tires.

 

[G-536536]

Glad you've decided on a route to take, Ben. It appears they're quite a highly-rated tire based on a quick web search. I'll be curious to hear back how quiet they ride after you've put them on. On my short list, the Michelin Primacy's mentioned above by Silberma is recommended as one of the quietest tires along with the Bridgestone Serenity Pluses, neither of which I've had but every car handles tires differently. Keep me posted on how it goes.

Those Bridgestones are quiet but if you live in any snow area's they are not good on snow. FYI.

 

[Velvetsmack]

You can never go wrong with the manufacturer OEM tire. They highly test these tires to ensure they work for the car. I've always been slightly cautious of adding other branded/type tires as I could never fully accept the notion that other tires would work better, and I'd know better (or others would) than the engineers who selected them. Not saying its wrong to select something other than that (I'd be a hypocrite - Mazda MPV with crappy Dunlops) - It's just a good rule of thumb.

 

[EdP]

You can never go wrong with the manufacturer OEM tire. They highly test these tires to ensure they work for the car. I've always been slightly cautious of adding other branded/type tires as I could never fully accept the notion that other tires would work better, and I'd know better (or others would) than the engineers who selected them. Not saying its wrong to select something other than that (I'd be a hypocrite - Mazda MPV with crappy Dunlops) - It's just a good rule of thumb.

Yeah they work, but are they the best? Car makers often finalize the choice because this tire is adequate and was 25 cents cheaper than a better tire.

The OEM tire is also a compromise for conditions. They don't know how you are going to use the car and what the weather is for your region. Just as the tire I bought living in CT (Nokian WRG3) is not the same as what I'll get now that I'm in Florida and will never see snow again.

 

[Velvetsmack]

Yeah they work, but are they the best? Car makers often finalize the choice because this tire is adequate and was 25 cents cheaper than a better tire.

The OEM tire is also a compromise for conditions. They don't know how you are going to use the car and what the weather is for your region. Just as the tire I bought living in CT (Nokian WRG3) is not the same as what I'll get now that I'm in Florida and will never see snow again.

I'd hope to think that in this category of Luxury sedan, especially what Hyundai wants to make of this brand, this statement of being "adequate" was never a guiding principle. I do believe it was the best all around selected for the right reasons. Again, not saying its the only tire that should be considered - as you say it depends on what characteristics you want out of the tire - but if its a discussion on what fits for most? OEM should never be discounted.

 

[glennk]

Yeah they work, but are they the best? Car makers often finalize the choice because this tire is adequate and was 25 cents cheaper than a better tire.

The OEM tire is also a compromise for conditions. They don't know how you are going to use the car and what the weather is for your region. Just as the tire I bought living in CT (Nokian WRG3) is not the same as what I'll get now that I'm in Florida and will never see snow again.

The Genesis was never originally intended to have a Grand Touring All-Season tire. It was designed using the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 (Ultra High Performance All-Season) tire, which was later replaced with the Continental ContiProContact.

 

[MNgen]

Upgraded to a Pirelli P-zero for my 2015 AWD. Very nice handling tire, car drives so much better with these. Best I've had on the car since new.

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[WVGenesis2015AWD]

As a follow up to my post, I called Hyundai consumer affairs and they said we can replace the tires without regard to the speed rating. While it indicates the tire size, the placard on the door jam does not specify a speed rating. They only put "W" rated tires on from the factory as the car rides smoother with the softer compound. They said to expect a firmer ride with a non W rated tire but improved winter traction and much longer wear is expected. Opens up a lot of great options. I think I''ll be going with the Cooper CS5 as I've had them on several prior cars with great results.

I just replaced my Cooper CS5's after 23K miles because of uneven wear. I had previous used the CS5's on my 99 Town Car Cartier and my 11 Avalon Limited. I'm now riding on the Mastercraft LSR Grand Touring. I have those on my Avalon now and I will see how they work for the Genesis.

 

[G-185016]

I typically buy Michelin tires and made the mistake of buying off brands at a discount, not worth it. This year, bought Pirelli P-zero all seasons on a recommendation and I love them. Quite, smooth and excellent handling. Felt like a whole different car after getting these on. Living in Minnesota, I run these in the summer only.

 

[JimInSpringTX]

I replaced the original Michelins (at 23K miles they were shot) with Cooper Zeon RS3G1 and while I've been very happy with the tires, they need to be replaced (I'm now at 43K miles). I got about 21K miles out them (rotated at each oil change, alignment, etc). My trusted mechanic said "W" rated tires are soft compound and will not last longer regardless of the treadwear rating (these Coopers are rated for 45,000 miles). Has anyone found a high quality, nice riding, all season W rated tire that lasts longer? I don't want cheap, off brand tires made in China.

I replaced the original Michelin’s at ~30,000 miles (tire pressure kept ~4 lbs below max to extend life, 75% highway miles, rotated consistently every 6,000 +/- miles; replaced with Discount Tire recommended longer thread-like YoKoHama, same usage and rotation. Now at 54,800 miles and all four tires down to 4 & 5. What the heck???

Anyone have any information as to (1) Why 2015 Genesis tires wear; andor (2) how to extend rite life; and/or tires that will last?

 

[Fgpalmer71]

Continental DWS06 tire on my stock wheels for my 2016 3.8 AWD. Best all season tire I've seen. Had them on my 2010 3.8. Amazing in the snow, for an all season tire. Only tire I've had that was better in the snow were my Blizzaks...snow tires obviously. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires on my 20 inch summer set up. If I didn't have to deal with snow I would use those tires all day, every day. Stickiest tire I've had. Amazing in the rain. Soft and I'm doing extremely well to get 30k out of a set. They're worth it to me.

 

[crizzlec]

Glad to see I'm not the only one rolling w/ the DWS06. Put them on 2 weeks ago replacing the Primacy's and it has been a night and day change for the positive.

 

[Fgpalmer71]

Glad to see I'm not the only one rolling w/ the DWS06. Put them on 2 weeks ago replacing the Primacy's and it has been a night and day change for the positive.

Literally the best all around tire I've ever used. And you'll probably find zero discernable difference as they wear. Wet weather traction in particular has been pretty amazing to me personally. Haven't had any snow since I traded in the 2010 for the 2016 AWD. But, they made the RWD 2010 a winter warrior for a few winters! I'm hooked for life on these tires.

 

[crizzlec]

Yep! I had them on my Q5 (cost almost twice as much in that size as the Genny) and loved them.

 

[RyanB]

I have been rolling the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ for about 4 months now and I would NOT recommend them. I had the DWS on my past cars and should have just went with them again but my Costco doesn't offer them. The A/S 3's are noisy and you can feel every bump on the road with them and the snow traction is way lower than the DWS.

 

[Beeswax]

I have replaced the original Michelin tires on my 2016 Genesis 3.8 RWD sedan with these Vredestein Quatrac Pro on the original 18" OEM wheels and love them! They are super smooth, super quiet, excellent in rain, very good in snow (for not being a designated winter tire), very responsive steering, awesome straight line tracking, and 400 treadwear, at a very good price. No wonder they got such great reviews at TireRack. I have also installed the Nitto Motivo tires on my 20" summer wheel package, which also have good reviews, but they are nowhere near the Vredestein's in above description. And mind you, I have the RWD.

> 245/45R18

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Vredestein&tireModel=Quatrac+Pro&partnum=445YR8QTPXL&autoMake=Hyundai&autoYear=2016&autoModel=Genesis+Sedan&autoModClar=V6

> Also available in staggered sizes 245/40R19 & 275/35R19 for the 5.0 & 3.3tt

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Vredestein&tireModel=Quatrac+Pro&frontTire=44YR9QTPXL&rearTire=735YR9QTPXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Hyundai&autoYear=2016&autoModel=Genesis%20Sedan&autoModClar=V8

 

[Nikhil Malhotra]

I have Michelin Primacy MXM4 on all 4 tires . These are very good .