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Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus P185/65R15 discontinued

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by HappyPig, May 16, 2007.

  1. HappyPig

    HappyPig Junior Member

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    I just got off the phone with Michelin and they've discontinued production of the size of Energy MXV4 Plus tires that fit the Prius normally (P185/65R15). What they're suggesting to replace the MXV4 Plus is the MXV4 Primacy, and the customer support rep. was a bit incredulous that I was looking to put something like this on a Prius. Since the MXV4 Plus comes up repeatedly on PC, I was wondering if anyone had heard about this and what their opinions were.

    Thanks!
    Niles
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    #1 HappyPig, May 16, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(HappyPig @ May 16 2007, 08:37 AM) [snapback]443359[/snapback]</div>
    The the rep tell why?
    I'm looking to replace my Integrities in the next month.

    Dave M.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dmckinstry @ May 16 2007, 02:43 PM) [snapback]443545[/snapback]</div>
    Unfortunately she didn't and I wasn't on top of it enough to think of that. She said that the newer Primacies superceded the MXV4 Pluses, but they're summer tires, not all-weather. After I hung up, I immediately called the Tire Rack, and they had only one MXV4 Plus 185 tire (one!) left in their entire inventory. Darn.

    Niles
     
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    Wow, I'm surprised they went through with it.

    They do still have an all season MXV4, the MXV4 S8. They just don't come in the stock Prius size.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(HappyPig @ May 16 2007, 10:55 AM) [snapback]443557[/snapback]</div>
    I want to assure you that the new MXV4 Primacy is an all-weather tire. I just bought a set, and it has an M+S rating. Perhaps someone was confused because the lettering is different or because the Michelin site is not forthcoming.

    John Light
     
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    This is all interesting about the MXV4 plus.

    I just ordered a set from Sams Club last week on special order as it is still shown as available in the stock size but they have not arrived yet. I was told 5-10 days total wait so I should know soon.

    I now have to wonder if I will receive the "not available anymore" email!
     
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    Where are you guys finding the "MXV4 Primacy"? I can't find info on them anywhere including the Michelin site.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SW03ES @ May 19 2007, 12:02 AM) [snapback]445538[/snapback]</div>
    Same question. I just got of the phone with a dealer who said that the Primacy is not yet available in the correct size for the Prius. Another dealer said he'd put Harmony's on 4 Prii and the owners where thrilled, hadn't mentioned MPG hit but the 5 mpg noted in various threads worries me, so I'm inclined to not use them. We do live in snow country, but I think snow is God's way of saying "stay home and read a book!" The guy who recommended the Harmony said he can get the MXV4+ for me, but based on other calls I've made, I think he'll find he can't. So--whoever said they just put Primacy's on--was it the standard Prius size or what? Thanks!
     
    #8 dmann1, May 19, 2007
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