I recently changed the rims and tires on my 2001 Base MDX to those which come on the touring edition. Let me say that they are excellent. I love the ride and feel of the new rims and tires.
When I had the goodyear tires, I noticed a lot of slipping in wet weather (nothing dangerous though) and really felt like these tires were made for cars.
The Michelins also feel a lot quieter and I feel l ike I am driving an SUV, and not a car. There may be better tires out there, but these are a definite winner when compared to the Base Goodyears.
What really hurts is that my cousin just picked up a 2002 Toyota Corolla S and it comes with the same darn Goodyear tires that the Base MDX comes with (diff size of course). How disappointing. Love my MDX to death, but very disappointed in Acura for cheaping out on the tires when this is a main safety factor and were spending $40,000 - not $14,000.
Just my opinion.
When I had the goodyear tires, I noticed a lot of slipping in wet weather (nothing dangerous though) and really felt like these tires were made for cars.
The Michelins also feel a lot quieter and I feel l ike I am driving an SUV, and not a car. There may be better tires out there, but these are a definite winner when compared to the Base Goodyears.
What really hurts is that my cousin just picked up a 2002 Toyota Corolla S and it comes with the same darn Goodyear tires that the Base MDX comes with (diff size of course). How disappointing. Love my MDX to death, but very disappointed in Acura for cheaping out on the tires when this is a main safety factor and were spending $40,000 - not $14,000.
Just my opinion.