Anyone else already changed or planning to change out their OEM tires? Most vehicles typically come originally with what I would call as “second tier” tires. I typically when we get a new vehicle, drive it a couple of days to insure all is working as it should, then head over to my tire store and upgrade the tires over the OEM ones provided.
I am looking for better handling and better braking, and other improvements by going to premium tires. In the case of a RAV 4 hybrid and especially now the RAv4 Prime, another key is no significant lose in electrical range mileage.
I am pretty sure I have found my Prime’s replacement tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 A/S’s.
However if you have other tires I should consider, please let me know your recommendations.
Here’s why I am at this point going to get the Michelin C/C 2’s, noting that they are Michelin classified as an “Eco Focus: total performance energy saver” (their newer term replacing ‘GreenX’ on earlier version tires), a 3-peak mountain snowflake tire, and it having excellent wet and dry weather traction.”
a 3-peak
More than what Michelin says about them is here:
And a comparative test run by TireRack:
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Plus 2 vs Michelin Cross Climate 2 vs Bridgestone Turanza Quiet Track:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=261
Or are most going to stay with the tires your Prime came with until they need replacement?
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I am looking for better handling and better braking, and other improvements by going to premium tires. In the case of a RAV 4 hybrid and especially now the RAv4 Prime, another key is no significant lose in electrical range mileage.
I am pretty sure I have found my Prime’s replacement tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 A/S’s.
However if you have other tires I should consider, please let me know your recommendations.
Here’s why I am at this point going to get the Michelin C/C 2’s, noting that they are Michelin classified as an “Eco Focus: total performance energy saver” (their newer term replacing ‘GreenX’ on earlier version tires), a 3-peak mountain snowflake tire, and it having excellent wet and dry weather traction.”
a 3-peak
More than what Michelin says about them is here:
And a comparative test run by TireRack:
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Plus 2 vs Michelin Cross Climate 2 vs Bridgestone Turanza Quiet Track:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=261
Or are most going to stay with the tires your Prime came with until they need replacement?
I've had them on my Golf TDI for a year and I love the comfortable ride with sticky wet performance and really good dry performance. Plus, this winter I left the snow in the warehouse. These did a great job. But what really makes me love them is that I put a set on my company delivery van which is closer to the weight of the RAV4 and needs the XL rating with tire pressures of 46psi. Every set of these XL tires I put on thus far has felt rock hard and noisy. The continental OEM, Michelin Defender XL and BF Goodrich's. But these Michelin CC2's, even at 46 PSI feel quiet and comfortable even on the streets of NYC! The van feels nimble and new again but quieter than ever. So, try inflating them to the higher range for lower rolling resistance and a little crisper steering response and see what happens. I bet they are still comfortable and quiet. FYI, keep rotating every 5000 miles to keep the treads quiet.
