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I have never been thrilled with the longevity and performance of the
Michelin Energys that Honda provides stock on the 94-97 accord. And the
X-ones which I used in the past have been discontinued. To those who
own a 4th Gen Honda Accord, can you recommend another tire model? My
priorities are smooth & quiet ride, decent handling and steering feel.
I have no winter requirements where I live.
I tried the new Goodyear assurance tires, however the ride was bouncy
will very little steering feel. I wonder if it is best to keep within
the "Grand Touring All-Season" category for this vehicle.
Thanks

Which Goodyear Assurance tires did you try, the Comfort, TripleTread or some
other? The reason I ask is I'm getting ready to buy the Assurance
TripleTread per recommendations posted here (and reviews from Tire Rack).
If the TT's are the ones you tried, then I'll have cause for second
thoughts. It they were the Comforts, I've read some similar things to what
you are saying avout the Comforts.

Thanks


<piclistguy@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>I have never been thrilled with the longevity and performance of the
> Michelin Energys that Honda provides stock on the 94-97 accord. And the
> X-ones which I used in the past have been discontinued. To those who
> own a 4th Gen Honda Accord, can you recommend another tire model? My
> priorities are smooth & quiet ride, decent handling and steering feel.
> I have no winter requirements where I live.
> I tried the new Goodyear assurance tires, however the ride was bouncy
> will very little steering feel. I wonder if it is best to keep within
> the "Grand Touring All-Season" category for this vehicle.
> Thanks
>

I agree the Michelin Energy tires are awful - designed for mileage and
deliver not much else. I currently have Michelin X-One on my 97 accord
- handles very well - superb rain tire. Hard to break loose and if it
does you can recover - don't think it is possible to recover traction
with the Energy tires.

Suggest you also consider Bridgestone Potenza - see tire rack for info
- apparently quieter and very good handling. The X-One is fairly loud
over concrete - some roads with a lot of ridges really make them howl.
Also buy one of those $10 digital air guages - the old style jobbies
with the pop out stick are not at all accurate - also run your tires at
the max suggested on the door plates - which is 32# cold on my accord.

piclistguy@yahoo.com wrote:
> To those who
> own a 4th Gen Honda Accord, can you recommend another tire model? My
> priorities are smooth & quiet ride, decent handling and steering feel.

Have you replaced the car's shock absorbers? If you're still using the
original shocks, your tires won't perform as designed. Regardless of
the miles, 10 years is a long time for OEM shocks.

> I have no winter requirements where I live.
> I tried the new Goodyear assurance tires, however the ride was bouncy
> will very little steering feel. I wonder if it is best to keep within
> the "Grand Touring All-Season" category for this vehicle.
> Thanks

An Accord with a properly maintained suspension can make good use of a
"high performance" tire. But you don't want more grip than the
suspension can handle. Not good to hit a pothole at speed with a
suspension lacking the ability to absorb impact.

Hi there - I just put a set of Yokohama Avid TRZ on my '00 Accord- excellent
in all respects (comfortable, quiet & good handling) - my car feels a lot
more sure-footed on the road (compared to the Michelin X-ones that I
replaced). Well rated (on tirerack.com) and very reasonably priced compared
to the
Goodyears.

<piclistguy@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1143422665.363954.237300@z34g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>I have never been thrilled with the longevity and performance of the
> Michelin Energys that Honda provides stock on the 94-97 accord. And the
> X-ones which I used in the past have been discontinued. To those who
> own a 4th Gen Honda Accord, can you recommend another tire model? My
> priorities are smooth & quiet ride, decent handling and steering feel.
> I have no winter requirements where I live.
> I tried the new Goodyear assurance tires, however the ride was bouncy
> will very little steering feel. I wonder if it is best to keep within
> the "Grand Touring All-Season" category for this vehicle.
> Thanks
>