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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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Default 92 Accord Soft Ride

I went to Sam's Club today to replace the original factory Michelin MXV4 tires on my 1992 Honda Accord Accord. I like the way they rode. I could feel the road well and it was kind of a sporty rode to me. But at 11 years old, it was time to replace them. I spent 2 days on the net reading conflicting reviews about tires and basically the consensus was to stay away from the factory Michelin MXV4 tires and that you can get the same ride for much less with a different brand. I chose a BF Goodrich Touring T/A and I immeditately felt like I was driving a big Buick. Felt so soft, no contact with the road whatsoever and felt like my power steering was on maximum strength. After seven miles on these tire, I went back and they were very courteous and told me I could exchange them for another set. They only had a Goodyear tire and the factory MXV4 now called MXV4 Plus XSE. Thinking that well the original ride on the factory MXV4's was ok, might as well put those on. On they went and while they are an improvement over the BF Goodrich's, the car drives so differently in the steering. I still feel that my power steering is maxed out and it's not as hard of a ride. I am an average type driver and I thought I bought a sport luxury sedan, not Chevy Lumina. These tires feel so different on a 1995 Acura Legend, you definitely feel the road with them on that car. I am so embarassed to go back, since all they have now is a lower priced Goodyear and they might think I have a problem. I feel like I am stuck and that $480 went down the drain. Is it possible to sell these tires with only 20 miles on them? How can I make this car connect with the road more so I can feel the road more? Disconnect my power steeering lol? Did I buy the wrong car? This car is better mechanically than my 1986 Pontiac 6000 STE but doesn't have the road feel of it or a 1991-1995 Acura Legend. Perhaps it's because the car is lighter I don't know. I just want to be able to feel the road and want great response.
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