Originally Posted by 08SilverB

It's Tire Replacement time for our 2008 T4R. The Dunlop's have seen better day's... They were scarey on slick road's at 30,000 miles I can't imagine 40K with Winter's along Lake Erie.

I've narrowed it down to two different brand's; either Michelin LTX M/S 2's or Nokian WRG2SUV's. Having a hard time deciding between the two... I'm hoping to get some input since this is a Michelin Tire thread and maybe others are looking for some new tires for the up coming Winter.

Our 2008 SR5 4-Runner is driven 80% Interstate and City Expressway's. Another 10% in the City on Slick Winter Road's and slushy intersection's. Another 10% on Country Road's. It's not really used off Road just some light towing in the Summer and maybe loaded up with Firewood and Misc. stuff every once in awhile.

We went through two set's of Michelin's LTX M/S's on our 3rd generation 4 Runner. Never had ANY issues with them once we found someone to balance them properly. They did seem a little stiff though and after talking with the Tire shop I would air them down to 28-30 lb's in the Back during the Winter that helped.

I talked with a high end tire place and they said I might consider Nokian WRG2 SUV's. I never heard of these Tires and was told they should provide a smoother Highway ride then the Michelin's and even better traction in the Winter. I read several review's but not enough to make my mind up. I guess they won't last nearly as long and some said after a year they start to get loud on the highway. The Nokian's are about $300 less then the Michelin LTX M/S 2's but in our climate I'm not skimping on tires especially putting 25K a year on the vehicle.

Any input greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by shootersanks

I just put the Michelin M/S2s on my 07 4Runner. I don't have very many miles on them (~200 miles) but I doubt any tire can provide a smoother and quieter highway ride than the M/S2s. They are great tires and I had a hard time finding anything negative about them, even for driving in snow/rain. I thought about the Nokians and heard they have better winter traction, but I've read a few places that because of the better winter traction (softer tread) you lose a little bit on overall mileage for the tire vs the M/S2.

I by no means am a tire expert so you can take my opinion with a grain of salt, but I say go with the Michelin LTX M/S2.

Originally Posted by claydoctor

Wow! I hate to be a dissenting voice here but mine have been nothing but a problem on my 2006 Sport..

Originally Posted by simplemind

So I'm a bit confused....are you saying that you have the LTX MS/2's that you've had so much trouble with or the M/S?

Originally Posted by Barry694

Don't know where you buy your tires, but I had the original LTX M/S on my previous 4 Runners. 265/70/16's back in the 90's. Had the 265/70/17 later on. Presently have the MS 2's on my 2011 4 Runner.

Originally Posted by ninefinger

I put a set of stock size (265/65R17) M/S2 on my 04 limited V8 last month. Its been all city driving so far but I can say that compared to the worn out Michelin Cross Terrains:

1. better wet traction
2. just as quiet (maybe slightly audible with windows down - thats pretty quiet to me - kind of like a squishing rubber sound)
3. Not quite as smooth as the cross terrains BUT I have them pumped up to 40psi where as the cross terrains maxed out at 34psi. I want to see if I get better mileage with the higher psi (sidewall says max is 44psi - I like to leave a little bit of margin).

So far very happy with them - balance is good too (no vibes at all).

Mike