Michelin Diamaris stiff?

[lemans4.8]

After having the Diamaris for a long time, I switched to the Yokohama Advan ST's and found that they are much better for handling, have a thicker sidewall, and longer tread life. I think they're also cheaper.

[fatboyoz]

Originally Posted by kobe8is

I didn't like the Diamaris so i replace the Diamaris with Yokohama ADVAN S.T.!
(2004 4.4 Sport with the 19" wheels)

My Bridgestone Turanza tyres (19") lasted 58,000km, good grip and very quiet. It was very hard, if not impossible, to obtain a new set ot these at the time they wore out. After much research, I decided on Yokohama Advan STs. Nice looking tyre, good grip, reasonably quiet and not super expensive. Unfortunately, at 15,000 km, the rears are just about worn out. This is with a combination of restrained, town and country driving. I am very disappointed with the wear characteristics of these tyres and find the wear indicator of 320 to be very inaccurate. Hope you get longer life out of yours.
Regards
Colin.

[tbc111]

Originally Posted by kobe8is

I didn't like the Diamaris so i replace the Diamaris with Yokohama ADVAN S.T.!
(2004 4.4 Sport with the 19" wheels)

Can you post a pic of your wheels?

[E61Silver]

Originally Posted by Boston X5 4.4

"thats what she said"

[emm2x]

Originally Posted by alexz

Diamaris by far has the best handling over other ones. If you can live with harsh ride (also to me its not that harsh, its SPORTY) stick with diamaris!

[lemans4.8]

[X5Flyboy]

It still boils down to what KIND of driving you are doing - My Diamaris are nearing the wear nubs at ~30K miles. I'll most likely replace them when I get back to Idaho when they will have ~35K miles on them. The vast majority of my driving is interstate, so Diamaris perfectly fit my driving long distances at high speeds. If I were doing daily commuter driving, I'd probably want a softer ride with long lasting wear (and 4 identical tires all around). The Diamari is also a dry pavement tire, so if I lived in the rainy NW, I probably would look for a good wet pavement tire. Buying a "cool" tire is a waste of $ if it does not match your driving. Remember safety first and Rule #1, "Nobody gets hurt."

[E61Silver]

My stock 18 inch tires have load of rubber left after 34,000 miles.
They handle well and ride ok.

[StanF18]

Originally Posted by X5Flyboy

My Diamaris are nearing the wear nubs at ~30K miles.

Can someone post a pic of what exactly the "wear nubs" are? Where would I find them on my Michelin Energy MXVs?

[ncx]

Indicates 2/32th left and are usually found in multiple tread locations (outer/inner/middle). All DOT passenger tires should have wear bars.