2000 Acura 3.2 TL tire recommendations and brake distance question

Yes, get the V rated tires. There is a much greater safety factor. I have taken trips @ 85MPH and feel quite comfortable & safe.

Don't know about the braking.

These tires wear so well, why go with something else?

Why would that make any difference if he goes with H rated tires? 130 mph (H) vs. 149 MPH (V) both should provide sufficient margin if only driving at

1. My old Infiniti i30s (I had two of them) came with H rated tires and I have driven them cross country with the cruise set on 85 several times with no problems.

As long as they don't bubble in the sidewalls. Then you will find out the hard way that Michelin does not stand behind their tires. I replaced the OEM Michelins with the same thing on my 2000 TL at about that same mileage. One of them developed a bubble within 1,000 miles. No coverage. Had to eat the cost of a 5th tire. It will be a cold day in hell before Michelin ever gets another dime from me.

I never really cared much the MXV4 Michelins on my 2000 3.2TL. I never had to make a warranty claim on mine, but I didn't care for the squealing when turning corners. I am on my third set of tires now, and they are Toyo Proxes TPT. These are a little road noisier, but they don't squeal when turning corners. With the unidirectional tread they have better traction too. IMO they are every bit as good as the original Michelins...and at $87ea...I can't complain...

The MXV4 is a touring tire. Why they put a touring tire on a sports sedan is beyond me. And Michelin's to boot!

So what in your opinion would be the "ideal" tire for the 2000 TL?

-Stan

I run Goodyear GW3 in the winter, and Goodyear Tripletred the rest of the time. I am extremely pleased with both.