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Michelin Harmony
I am considering getting Michelin Harmony tires for my Toyoto Avalon.
Michelin shows a rating of "7" (out of 10) for "Quiet Ride", however I have no idea what a "7" means. Does anyone have experience with the quietness (or noiseness) of these tires? |
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> wrote in message oups.com... >I am considering getting Michelin Harmony tires for my Toyoto Avalon. > Michelin shows a rating of "7" (out of 10) for "Quiet Ride", however I > have no idea what a "7" means. Does anyone have experience with the > quietness (or noiseness) of these tires? > I've had both personal and side-line experience with 3-4 sets, or more. Regardless of ratings, they are as quiet, in my opinion, as Symmetry, which is a cheaper, lower-mileage tire. Usually, the higher-mileage tires are noisier and tend to have a harsher bump over road defects. But to gain the extra mileage, to enjoy the smooth ride, and enjoy the mental superiority(as afforded by their ratings) over the less-expensive ones, I'd be happy to pay the extra. If I had my choice--which I don't always, as I trade so often and often use whatever is on the 'new' car--I'd wear Harmony's on everything. Good tires with tolerable prices. Actually, several years ago, I bought a set of LeSabre Limited wheels, for our used but just-bought LeSabre, and installed a new set of Harmony's which I installed & ran on until it was time for another car; put on the originals, sold it, and bought a year-newer LeSabre and installed the Michelins-and-wheels on it; etc. Used them on several LeSabres, and they even now look almost new. (Wife wanted an 05 Chrysler minivan w/Sto'nGo seats this time. Still trying to figure out how to mount the wheels and Mich's on the van!) Good luck & enjoy the Avalon, whatever tires you buy. I certainly feel you'll be happy w/the Harmony's. Be sure and verify proper pressure with a good gauge and check them often, when cold, like 1st Sunday morning of each month--good habit plus it's cheaper to run on air than on rubber. s |
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> wrote in message
oups.com... > I am considering getting Michelin Harmony tires for my Toyoto Avalon. > Michelin shows a rating of "7" (out of 10) for "Quiet Ride", however I > have no idea what a "7" means. Does anyone have experience with the > quietness (or noiseness) of these tires? > Hi- If you buy Michelins, be very careful going around turn 13. Seriously, get a set of Bridgestone Turanza LS-V's for your Toyoto (he he he) instead -better all around tire imo than the crap Michelins. -- TigBits (o)Y(o) |
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