Author Topic: Michelin Tires (Read 2342 times)

toyotafan01 · « **on:** August 17, 2005, 12:56:35 am »

I was checking Michelin Canada web site, and some information’s are little confusing. Tires: Symmetry, X® Radial and Destiny look almost the same, just they are sold in different stores ( Sam’s ; Canadian Tire ….) exclusively. Does anybody have any experience with these tires, e.g. X® Radial ( sold only in SAM’s or COSTCO ) or Destiny (Can. Tire) ? I was able to find some reviews but not for all tires. If anyone has any experience with any of these models, please write your opinion.

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morty · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2005, 01:17:32 pm »

All very similar as you point out. Difference is really the warranty. Destiny is only warrantable at CT, X Radial only at Costco or Sam's. They are very similar to the Harmony, which has a warranty that will be honoured by any Michelin dealer in North America (Non Big Box Retailer).

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toyotafan01 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:47:11 am »

So quality of all these tires is almost the same, right ? Do you think that is safe to buy any of these for coming winter, I live in Toronto area. I know that is better to have winter tires, but right now I would go for all season. One more question, is 150 all included ( tax+instalation+balancing) too expensive for Nokian WR 185/65/15 ??

Thank you,

The Mighty Duck · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:49:49 pm »

I don't know anything about Nokian tires, but $150 all told per tire is a decent enough price... a lot of times you get the tire, and that's it, for $150...

Also: the Michilen Destiny is a good enough tire. I would suggest buying from Canadian Tire as opposed to CostCo/Sam's only because there are more CT stores in Canada than the others, and if you happen to need a flat repair you'll probably be closer to a CT.

mrthompson · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:07:24 pm »

Excellent point regarding CT, Demosthenes_x. Another advantage in favour of CT over most tire shops is hours of operation. Most CT service areas are open until 9 pm Mon-Friday, until 6 on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday.

safristi · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:54:09 pm »

weebl · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2005, 11:27:19 am »

Those definitely aren't winter tires (as virtually all the all-seasons aren't winter tires), but may suffice if you live in Vancouver and park the car during the rare snowfalls.

Craig · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2005, 03:52:49 pm »

Last time I bought a similar Nokian "Hakka 1" was 3 years ago, for ~$120 per tire for 195/65R15. Tire prices have certainly risen since then (as have all petroleum-based products). $150 sounds about right to me.