Did you upgrade your stock tires ? - Honda Pilot

brooklynpilot · 02-07-2003, 04:39 PM

Based on what I have read on Honda-Pilot.org as well as quite a few reviews on Tirerack.com, it seems that not too many people are happy with the stock Goodyear and Bridgestone tires that came with our Pilots. I will be upgrading them tomorrow (I'm looking forward to a quieter and smoother ride).

Are you planning on upgrading them?

**colorider** · 02-07-2003, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by brooklynpilot
Based on what I have read on Honda-Pilot.org as well as quite a few reviews on Tirerack.com, it seems that not too many people are happy with the stock Goodyear and Bridgestone tires that came with our Pilots. I will be upgrading them tomorrow (I'm looking forward to a quieter and smoother ride).

Are you planning on upgrading them?

I was surfing the same website and it seems to have a lot of good data. Curious, did you also look at the ratings of the Pirelli, Yokohama and a couple of the other "top contenders"? The Yokohama appeared to be rated #1.

brooklynpilot · 02-07-2003, 09:13 PM

I read all of them as well. What sold me was the actual people on here that upgraded and have been very happy.

Pilot-1 · 02-09-2003, 07:57 PM

What tires seem to be the best to upgrade to? I've heard good things about Michelins....do they really make for a much quieter ride? Is road noise virtually eliminated? That's a big issue in my Pilot.

Len · 02-09-2003, 11:29 PM

I upgraded to Michelin CTs for their handling. I did not see much improvement in road noise.

brooklynpilot · 02-10-2003, 09:12 AM

I immediately noticed less road noise with the Michelin Cross Terrains. Haven't noticed any difference with ride or handling (yet).

74PILOTMOM · 02-10-2003, 04:06 PM

I voted wrong...so now I'm the only one claiming to replace my goodyears with identical tires. I will actually probably replace them with Michelin Rain Force tires, if they make them in Pilot size that is. We have them on our Civic, and they are amazing. Yes, it rains that much here.

brooklynpilot · 02-11-2003, 09:06 AM

No, I'm sorry, it's too late. Your vote has been linked to your VIN#. Your Goodyears are waiting.

JungleJim · 02-11-2003, 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by 74PILOTMOM
I voted wrong...so now I'm the only one claiming to replace my goodyears with identical tires. I will actually probably replace them with Michelin Rain Force tires, if they make them in Pilot size that is. We have them on our Civic, and they are amazing. Yes, it rains that much here.

How long have you had them on the Civic?

We've had 4 sets of the Rain Force. They are great for the first 10-15k, but then fade fast. I kept buying them because of their longevity. I just replaced them on my VW, even though they have half their tread left. They became VERY dangerous in any kind of wet weather.

They start out being some of the best wet tires on the market. Then they turn dangerous. Be careful, please!

I'd think twice about putting them on a Pilot. I suggest spending a little more for a better tire. Your life rides on your tires.

74PILOTMOM · 02-11-2003, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by brooklynpilot
No, I'm sorry, it's too late. Your vote has been linked to your VIN#. Your Goodyears are waiting.

EEEEEEEEK! I'm doomed! I'll second the post above, at least they're not Firestones!
Actually, my Integrity's have had no problems with vibration so far, and we're probably not going to take her off road, but I'd like some rain tread for Seattle.

74PILOTMOM · 02-11-2003, 06:15 PM

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Originally posted by JungleJim

How long have you had them on the Civic?

We've had 4 sets of the Rain Force. They are great for the first 10-15k, but then fade fast. I kept buying them because of their longevity. I just replaced them on my VW, even though they have half their tread left. They became VERY dangerous in any kind of wet weather.

They start out being some of the best wet tires on the market. Then they turn dangerous. Be careful, please!

I'd think twice about putting them on a Pilot. I suggest spending a little more for a better tire. Your life rides on your tires.

I guess I'd better go check my tread!, we've had them on there for about 20k, about a year and a half...thanks for the warning! Any particular kind you'd suggest? My Pilot will carry my 3 kids, so I definitely will fork over $$$ for good tires.

dandbtucker · 02-11-2003, 07:14 PM

I vited as well without first reading more reviews. The deal for us (I know it will make me sound cheap) is, our Honda dealer offers free tires for the life of your car with purchase.

Only a week on the new tires and nothing bad to say yet...

Don

View Poll Results: Upgrading your tires?
I am keeping my stock Goodyear/Bridgestone tires until it is time to replace them (with the same make/model)	3	4.84%
I am keeping my stock Goodyear/Bridgestone tires until it is time to replace them (with the Michelin CTs or something just as good)	48	77.42%
I am going to upgrade ASAP (with Michelin CTs or something just as good)	10	16.13%
I drove my Pilot out of the dealership with Michelin CTs or better tires already installed	1	1.61%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

02-07-2003, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did you upgrade your stock tires ? Based on what I have read on Honda-Pilot.org as well as quite a few reviews on Tirerack.com, it seems that not too many people are happy with the stock Goodyear and Bridgestone tires that came with our Pilots. I will be upgrading them tomorrow (I'm looking forward to a quieter and smoother ride). Are you planning on upgrading them? __________________ '03_EX_Silver

02-07-2003, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I read all of them as well. What sold me was the actual people on here that upgraded and have been very happy. __________________ '03_EX_Silver

02-09-2003, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pilot-1 Certified Car Nut Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 271 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What tires seem to be the best to upgrade to? I've heard good things about Michelins....do they really make for a much quieter ride? Is road noise virtually eliminated? That's a big issue in my Pilot. __________________ 2007 Honda Pilot EX (Steel Blue) -- Gone but not forgotten 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L -- silver

02-09-2003, 11:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Len Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 395 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I upgraded to Michelin CTs for their handling. I did not see much improvement in road noise. __________________ Was '03 Pilot EX-L, White now '09 Pilot EX-L, Black

02-10-2003, 09:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I immediately noticed less road noise with the Michelin Cross Terrains. Haven't noticed any difference with ride or handling (yet). __________________ '03_EX_Silver

02-10-2003, 04:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dang It! I voted wrong...so now I'm the only one claiming to replace my goodyears with identical tires. I will actually probably replace them with Michelin Rain Force tires, if they make them in Pilot size that is. We have them on our Civic, and they are amazing. Yes, it rains that much here. __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

02-11-2003, 09:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No, I'm sorry, it's too late. Your vote has been linked to your VIN#. Your Goodyears are waiting. __________________ '03_EX_Silver

02-11-2003, 07:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
dandbtucker Nevada Piloteers Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Beautiful Washoe Valley, NV Posts: 409 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I vited as well without first reading more reviews. The deal for us (I know it will make me sound cheap) is, our Honda dealer offers free tires for the life of your car with purchase. Only a week on the new tires and nothing bad to say yet... Don __________________ 2003 Tafetta White EX (w/cloth) Delivered 2/4/2003

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