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Michelin Program

Yahoo Message Number: 115159
I started the process of ordering a pair of Michelin X Line Energy Coach tires for the front of my '06 Magna (315's). Unfortunately, they've been backordered for close to three months with no estimate about when they will start producing them again. As I told the company rep, "it's pretty hard to sell a tire when you don't even make them". She didn't see the humor in that.

I'm going to go with Toyo 111's as a substitute. Not cheap, but probably $200 less that the FMCA price for the Michelins.

So, if you're thinking of the ew Michelins, it's best to think WAY ahead.

Dave Glen
'06 Magna 6591

Re: Michelin Program

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 115160
We did 8 Toyo 295/80's last year and after several thousand miles we actually like them better than the Michelins they replaced. The savings were significant as well, and they were in stock with very fresh dates. Safe travels

Jeff Thurston
2003/4 Intrigue 42ft Ovation
w/400ISL 11630
2018 GMC Acadia toad

Re: Michelin Program

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 115169
Jeff, Did you ask Toyo about their newer 144's? I bought them for my Inspire and like them a lot.

Jock Vargo

 

Re: Michelin Program

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 115172
Jock,
The coach is in storage for the summer so I cannot check the tires. I do know they are 295/80/22.5's but I didn't look too closely at the time of installation last June to see if there was anything else indicated on the sidewalls. The Michelins these replaced were a disappointment. They were badly cracking on the sidewalls after 5 yrs, treated regularly with 303 protectant and much of that time undercover. I honestly feel that Michelins are somewhat like the "Emperor's new clothes" amongst aficionados, and the outrageous price and limited availability only seems to enhance their status. Loved the OEM Toyos when we bought the coach new, and tried Michelins due to the hype. Love my new Toyos.

Jeff