Hi guys, I'm back with the tyre question.. Now my X50 FS is at 45,000km and the tyre shop recommend to change because the tyre year make was in 45th week of 2020 and can cause "hardening after 3 years".. However, threadwear indicator still looks like ~1-2mm above the minimum threshold bump.
3 questions - appreciate if anyone using the Michelin tyres can weigh in..
1. Does this make sense to change? I'm hearing mixed opinions about this and the shop is bullshiting about the hardening
2. I have mostly decided to change to Michelin and don't plan to change rims. For the R18 rims spec, I found 3 suitable tyres - which do you recommend? My use case is 50% KL city driving, 30% drive to Selangor/PJ on weekends and 20% outstation roadtrips e.g. to Penang/Johor. I do enjoy spirited driving and prefer quieter tyres but tyre price and FC is less of a concern. Prices above from Michelin website before Shopee/Lazada sale.
A) Pilot Sport 5 235/50R18, est RM812/pc
B) Pilot Sport 4 SUV 235/50R18, est RM1308/pc
C) Primacy 4 215/55R18 (perfect fit), RM741/pc
3. I live around KL city center - any recommended shops besides TyrePlus and Lim Tayar?
Thanks so much, sifus!
You should observe in 4th year if there are any telltale signs. On 5th year highly recommended to change.
Among the 3 options, Primacy 4 should be the most quiet.