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Tyre Fell Off
Robby
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Automakers have to make all sorts of trades in design. They need to cut cost and keep margin high, while meeting regulatory requirements for the markets they sell in.
The only regulations in the US at the Federal level that have to do with tire strength testing, are so that a 99 load index tire is at least as strong as that load index. It's up to automakers to choose tires for their vehicles.
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Everything is a tradeoff with cost in mind. I guess the car could be safer if they didn't cut some costs
And so you are suggesting this is a Polestar problem for choosing a tire inconsistent with the design needs of the car.
Weird. Neither Michelin North America nor Tire Rack list that tire. Would you mind taking a picture of the sidewall and post it?
Share a link to this exact tire, or post a picture? I'm not saying you don't have it, I'm just curious because I can't find the exact tire online.
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That's for the link and pictures. Very interesting that neither Tire Rack or Michelin NA website lists the 19" tire. Seems like this would be very difficult to source, at least for now, in the event you had to replace a tire.
That's not it. The linked tire is a 102H rated tire.
When I replace them, I'll get four of these:
www.michelinman.com
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 4 - Vehicle Tires | Michelin USA
Learn about the MICHELIN car tires, its benefits, customer reviews, current offers, and available sizes in the USA. Explore all the features and advantages of the PILOT SPORT A/S 4 tire.
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I'm surprised noone mentioned MuchoMachos yet.
Same. I already have the Michelin tires on the wall in my garage. I'll store the Continental tires to install at the end of my lease.When I replace them, I'll get four of these:
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 4 - Vehicle Tires | Michelin USA
Learn about the MICHELIN car tires, its benefits, customer reviews, current offers, and available sizes in the USA. Explore all the features and advantages of the PILOT SPORT A/S 4 tire.
Since the top speed of the P2 warrants an H rating....I'm not concerned. But if I was, I would swap out with a W rating.
Are the CrossClimate2s out of fashion on our cars (I live in Colorado)? I have these on my wife's Subaru and they are amazing in the rain and snow...sticks like glue.
That's not the point of my concern. Availability of the tire in a replacement situation is.
I just visited the Michelin web site (for the US) and I found this, with same speed rating of H as on my tires:
www.michelinman.com
Latest InnovationMICHELIN® PRIMACY™ ALL SEASON 245/45R19 102H XL ★ BSW
I have no idea what tires are at your "Tire Rack", but apparently Michelin does make the OEM tire that's on my car (they show it as available).
But even if they didn't, I would have zero reluctance, in a "replacement situation", replacing it with a 102V or 102W load and speed rated Michelin Primacy All Season 245/45-19.
Good luck. I'm out on this topic.
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Latest InnovationMICHELIN® PRIMACY™ ALL SEASON 245/45R19 102H XL ★ BSW
I have no idea what tires are at your "Tire Rack", but apparently Michelin does make the OEM tire that's on my car (they show it as available).
But even if they didn't, I would have zero reluctance, in a "replacement situation", replacing it with a 102V or 102W load and speed rated Michelin Primacy All Season 245/45-19.
Good luck. I'm out on this topic.
Don't you live in the United States? Are you stating OEM tires are H rated?I just visited the Michelin web site (for the US) and I found this, with same speed rating of H as on my tires:
Buy Michelin Primacy All Season Tires | Michelin
Michelin Primacy All Season tires offer fuel efficient, all season performance. Shop Primacy All Season and enjoy a quiet, comfortable ride all year long.
Latest InnovationMICHELIN® PRIMACY™ ALL SEASON 245/45R19 102H XL ★ BSW
I have no idea what tires are at your "Tire Rack", but apparently Michelin does make the OEM tire that's on my car (they show it as available).
But even if they didn't, I would have zero reluctance, in a "replacement situation", replacing it with a 102V or 102W load and speed rated Michelin Primacy All Season 245/45-19.
Good luck. I'm out on this topic.
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