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Old 03-18-2013, 08:11 AM   #31
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Originally Posted by strat61caster View Post
It's whatever was cheapest when the factory was restocking. I haven't heard any complaints but if you let the dealer know they may be able to get Michelins for you without any additional charge. (Since the car is advertised as coming with Michelins)

Edit: Some have claimed that it has to do with the weather but that's not entirely true, mine came with Michelin's in January and I've seen the Bridgestones in sunny California, people have reported getting Michelins recently in snowy areas as well so there's no real rhyme or reason.
This isn't true. Car is available with both Summer (Michelin) and All-Season (Bridgestone) tire specs out of the plant. The USA took both options and with dealer trading, you'll see different tires showing up in various regions.

Canada took only summer tires, so our units are all Michelin.

It has nothing to do with "cost" at the time of building the car.
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