Alright, let’s talk tires for a bit. My old set, man, they were done. Like, really done. Driving felt sketchy, especially when it rained. Sounded like a truck was following me everywhere. I knew I couldn’t put it off any longer.
Time for a Change
So, I started looking around. Didn’t want anything crazy expensive, you know? Just something solid, something that would last and keep me stuck to the road. Asked a couple of buddies, looked online a tiny bit, but mostly just went with what felt right. Michelin’s name kept popping up. People say they’re good, reliable. My neighbor swore by them.
Ended up landing on these Michelin X Tour A/S 2 things. Don’t ask me why exactly those. They were available, the price seemed okay for a known brand, and the guy at the shop said they were a decent all-around tire for folks like me who just drive, you know, normally. City, highway, rain, sun… the usual stuff.
Getting Them On
Went down to the local tire place. Took ’em maybe an hour? Sat in their waiting room, drank some questionable coffee. Standard procedure. They pulled the old ones off, slapped the new Michelins on, balanced them, the whole deal. Paid the bill, got the keys back, and drove off.
The Drive Home and Beyond
First thing I noticed? The quiet. Seriously. It was like night and day compared to the old noise buckets I had on before. The car just felt smoother, less bumpy. It wasn’t like riding on a cloud or anything magical, but just… better. More solid.
- Dry roads: Great grip. Feels confident taking corners, stopping feels secure. No complaints there.
- Wet roads: This was a big one for me. The old tires were terrible in the rain. These X Tour A/S 2s? Much, much better. Feel way safer, less like I’m hydroplaning just looking at a puddle.
- Wear: Been driving on them for a good while now. Checked the tread the other day when I was washing the car. They still look pretty beefy. Seems like they’re gonna last, which is exactly what I was hoping for.
Haven’t hit any snow with them yet, they call them “A/S” for All-Season, but where I live, heavy snow isn’t a huge issue. For the everyday driving, rain or shine, they just work. No drama.
So yeah, that’s been my experience. Got some Michelin X Tour A/S 2 tires put on because the old ones were toast. They’re quiet, they handle well, especially in the wet, and they seem to be wearing down slowly. Just a solid, no-fuss tire that does its job. Pretty happy with the choice so far. Does what it says on the tin, basically.
