Michelin Primacy MXV4 Review. - Page 7 - Subaru Outback

SE95 · 11-28-2012, 11:14 PM

Actually those circumferential grooves are designed to evacuate water. They INCREASE rain traction.

scoobydude · 11-30-2012, 01:06 PM

I have a 2001 Outback Wagon Ltd (now with 212,000 miles!) that came with MXV4 Primacy's and have put 9,000 miles over the last year - and I can't tell any discernible wear on the tires. They are very quiet and ride nice...but they are a little soft in the corners. That's to be expected...

bigdaddycain · 11-30-2012, 01:21 PM

OP, what did you pay per tire? Tire Rack?

WagesOfZin · 12-30-2012, 08:35 PM

re: complaints about rain traction, i have had no issues whatsoever. matter of fact, i drove home from KY to FL in the tail end of the winter storm and had no issues. the drive included rain, sleet, snow and cross winds up to 30 mph. i was pretty much doing 80 mph the whole time and always felt firmly in contact with the road.

i think it's important to note that wet roads are most slippery at the very start of a rain event, as all the dirt, oil, etc. on the road is freshly wet (and therefore lubricated) and yet to be "rinsed" off the surface of the asphalt. just a combination public service announcement and possible explanation for those that have had traction issues.

U2hertz · 01-07-2013, 07:10 PM

I'm taking the plunge and giving the mxv4's a shot. Putting them on tomorrow (mounted, balanced and tax) for $882. Hope these are worth the cost!!
***
Well, since I have never had the alignment checked, I thought that now would be a good time since I was putting on $830 worth of tires...so grand total was $982. Note that only one wheel was out of alignment. I'll try and update as I rack up the miles.

**AWDFTW** · 01-29-2013, 05:10 PM

33,000 mile update

Had the tires rotated and balanced (Chicago roads seem to take those stick on wheel weights right off for some reason...) today. Remaining tread was 8/32's all the way around.

Looks like I am getting about 1/32 of wear per about 10k miles run, so I'm hoping for another 40-50k miles out of these.

Otherwise, nothing new to report about them. Still run them about 35F/34R.

arthuruscg · 01-30-2013, 10:01 AM

Next time clean the wheels with straight soap and water (no wax), it will make fore a cleaner surface for the weights to stick on.

**AWDFTW** · 02-02-2013, 11:44 PM

I'm not sure JB Weld and the Force could keep them on with our lovely roads.

11-28-2012, 11:14 PM	#61 (permalink)
SE95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Car: 2004 Outback Wagon, 2.5, 4EAT, All weather package. Posts: 566 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Actually those circumferential grooves are designed to evacuate water. They INCREASE rain traction. __________________ Mike F 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon - 122,000 miles, 2.5 H4 EJ251, 4EAT, DD 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP - 190,000 miles, L26/L67 hybrid, 4T65E-HD, lowered, Comp G wheels, SD headers, FWI - Toy/money pit Love: it's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru

01-07-2013, 07:10 PM	#65 (permalink)
U2hertz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South Central Pa Car: 08 Outback 2.5 Limited Posts: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm taking the plunge and giving the mxv4's a shot. Putting them on tomorrow (mounted, balanced and tax) for $882. Hope these are worth the cost!! *** Well, since I have never had the alignment checked, I thought that now would be a good time since I was putting on $830 worth of tires...so grand total was $982. Note that only one wheel was out of alignment. I'll try and update as I rack up the miles. Last edited by U2hertz; 01-08-2013 at 06:15 PM. Reason: update

01-29-2013, 05:10 PM	#66 (permalink)
AWDFTW Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Displaced to Chicago. Car: 2003 2.5 4EAT with AWP. Posts: 6,020 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	33,000 mile update Had the tires rotated and balanced (Chicago roads seem to take those stick on wheel weights right off for some reason...) today. Remaining tread was 8/32's all the way around. Looks like I am getting about 1/32 of wear per about 10k miles run, so I'm hoping for another 40-50k miles out of these. Otherwise, nothing new to report about them. Still run them about 35F/34R. __________________ 2003 Outback: "Kaylee". 125,000 and counting. Mods: GE Nighthawk low beams, HIR1 9011 high beam upgrade, Nokya 25k yellow fog lights, Fumoto valve, 04 Forester XT shift knob. Basics: G-Oil Bio-based Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30, Purolater oil filter, STP air filter, Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF, Valvoline Durablend 80w90, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Also: More rust and parking lot scars than I care to think about.

02-02-2013, 11:44 PM	#68 (permalink)
AWDFTW Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Displaced to Chicago. Car: 2003 2.5 4EAT with AWP. Posts: 6,020 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not sure JB Weld and the Force could keep them on with our lovely roads. __________________ 2003 Outback: "Kaylee". 125,000 and counting. Mods: GE Nighthawk low beams, HIR1 9011 high beam upgrade, Nokya 25k yellow fog lights, Fumoto valve, 04 Forester XT shift knob. Basics: G-Oil Bio-based Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30, Purolater oil filter, STP air filter, Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF, Valvoline Durablend 80w90, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Also: More rust and parking lot scars than I care to think about.

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11-30-2012, 01:06 PM	#62 (permalink)
scoobydude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dubuque, IA Car: 2001 Outback Wagon-Limited Posts: 32 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 2001 Outback Wagon Ltd (now with 212,000 miles!) that came with MXV4 Primacy's and have put 9,000 miles over the last year - and I can't tell any discernible wear on the tires. They are very quiet and ride nice...but they are a little soft in the corners. That's to be expected...

11-30-2012, 01:21 PM	#63 (permalink)
bigdaddycain Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ashburn, Va Car: 04 Outback LL Bean H6 Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OP, what did you pay per tire? Tire Rack?

12-30-2012, 08:35 PM	#64 (permalink)
WagesOfZin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pensacola, FL Car: "Honey Badger" 2005 OBXT Limited 5EAT 108K+ miles Posts: 103 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	re: complaints about rain traction, i have had no issues whatsoever. matter of fact, i drove home from KY to FL in the tail end of the winter storm and had no issues. the drive included rain, sleet, snow and cross winds up to 30 mph. i was pretty much doing 80 mph the whole time and always felt firmly in contact with the road. i think it's important to note that wet roads are most slippery at the very start of a rain event, as all the dirt, oil, etc. on the road is freshly wet (and therefore lubricated) and yet to be "rinsed" off the surface of the asphalt. just a combination public service announcement and possible explanation for those that have had traction issues.

01-30-2013, 10:01 AM	#67 (permalink)
arthuruscg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southern Maryland Car: 2008 Outback 2.5i Posts: 543 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Next time clean the wheels with straight soap and water (no wax), it will make fore a cleaner surface for the weights to stick on.

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