Quiet, comfortable tires for Acura RDX

General Discussion
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Hi everyone,

I am looking for some real-world feedback from fellow RDX owners before I make a final tire decision.

Vehicle:
2015 Acura RDX (FWD)
Default Tire size: P235/60R18

Driving profile:
~50 miles daily commute
~80% highway at ~70 mph, 20% local
Around 15k miles/year
Midwest (Kansas City) climate: lots of rain, hot summers, occasional cold/icy mornings.

Top priorities (in order):
Ride comfort
Low to very low road noise (highway drone bothers me)
Strong wet performance
Not chasing winter/snow traction, as I will WFH if conditions are bad

After some research, I have narrowed it down to two touring all-season options:

1) Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3

  • Known for comfort and low noise
  • Seems popular with RDX owners here for long highway commutes

2) Michelin Primacy Tour A/S

  • Often described as very quiet and refined
  • Excellent wet grip
  • Shorter warranty (~55k, which is okay with me), but strong comfort reputation

From what I have gathered, the Michelin may feel slightly quieter and softer when new, while the Pirelli may stay more consistent over time and last longer, but I would love to hear from people who have actually run these on an RDX. Or if there are other better options based on our priorities, please share and advice.

Appreciate any first-hand experiences, especially from high-mileage commuters.

Thanks in advance.

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Hello 77!

Purely anecdotal, since I lately look at ‘that’ part of cars a lot while stopped in traffic, I have noticed many more Scorpion model tires on crossovers and SUVs than I have noticed the Primacy.

That says little about the performance or reputation of those tires, but it is just my observation.

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I’m on my second set of Goodyear weather ready. Good for quiet, snow, rain, etc. I think I paid about $12-1400 for my rdx. On the Pontiac I use cheaper generals.

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Are those “Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady” ?
I am in Kansas City, just to give idea of weather.

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Yeah, that’s what the tire says.

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Weather Ready is up there, ratings-wise, and buying them will help support the domestic economy.

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As will Michelins… they are made in the USA.