About Jack Expertise I can explain most any problem you may be having with car or light truck tires. I can also advise you on the type and size tire you may need to buy for your car or light truck.
Experience I have worked at a major tire company for 30 years. I am currently a tire production manager. I have built,and tested tires of all sizes. I have also studied many customer returns. I have helped develop the latest tire building process in the world, C3M. I can help you pick the tire you need for your car or truck I can also suggest other tire sizes for your car and truck.
Question Currently my van has 50400 miles on it and it is fitted with the Michelin Symmetry tire. This is the second set of tires on my vehicle. I replaced the 1st pair on partial warranty at 25,000 miles and the 2nd pair also on partial warranty at 35,000 miles. The 1st pair is currently on the back and wearing down fast with replacement just around the corner. Called my warranty replacement tire store and they suggested I get out of the Symmetry altogether and go with the Michelin Harmony, replacing all four tires now. I also checked with Wal-mart and they suggest the Goodyear Viva II. Wal-mart also wondered why I have already gone through almost 2 sets of tires at only 50,400 miles. They thought that my alignment might be off and possibly also problems with the strutts. (Side note-I have been very vigilant about rotating my tires every 5000 miles.)
What is your opinion on the two different tires and also on a possible alignment problem?
Thanks,
Julie Leiker
Answer Julie, The Symmetry and the Harmony are almost the same tire. Both have had problems with wearing on the outside edges. I would go with the Sears Michelin weatherwise or the BF Goodrich touring T/A. Bridgstone makes a good touring tire too. I would stay away from the Goodyear tire it has bad traction and wear.
