[blackie2]

I've got about $1000 bucks to put toward new tires for my 4Runner that has Yokohoma Geolander HT/S tires on it. They're the second set of them. The first set I got 63,000 miles out of the second set 72,000 miles but that's using all five tires in the rotation. The tread on all of them are down to practically nothing so I have to get another set of tires. Here's where I need some advice. If most of my driving is highway, commuting to work round trip 90 miles a day, and some light off-road use when I get a chance to go fishing with my boat, would you advise me to get 5 new Yokohoma HT/S or AT/S tires warranteed for 60,000 or 50,000 miles or put four Michelin tires LTX M/S2 or AT2 warranteed for 70,000 and 60,000 miles on it (keeping one of the Yokohomas as a spare)?

I never really liked the Yokohomas as they didn't wear very evenly but I had a car with Michelins that didn't wear very well either. I know car tires are different than SUV tires so I know that's not a good measure of the quality. Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.

[PaperweightNate]

Originally Posted by blackie2

I've got about $1000 bucks to put toward new tires for my 4Runner that has Yokohoma Geolander HT/S tires on it. They're the second set of them. The first set I got 63,000 miles out of the second set 72,000 miles but that's using all five tires in the rotation. The tread on all of them are down to practically nothing so I have to get another set of tires. Here's where I need some advice. If most of my driving is highway, commuting to work round trip 90 miles a day, and some light off-road use when I get a chance to go fishing with my boat, would you advise me to get 5 new Yokohoma HT/S or AT/S tires warranteed for 60,000 or 50,000 miles or put four Michelin tires LTX M/S2 or AT2 warranteed for 70,000 and 60,000 miles on it (keeping one of the Yokohomas as a spare)?

I never really liked the Yokohomas as they didn't wear very evenly but I had a car with Michelins that didn't wear very well either. I know car tires are different than SUV tires so I know that's not a good measure of the quality. Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.

The M/S2 is a great highway tire and you can get it in a 10 ply if you want extra strength on your sidewall. The A/T2 is good for gravel roads and is made from the same materials as coal mining tires. I would stick with a michelin.

[blackie2]

Thanks for the info.

[Derek G]

Originally Posted by blackie2

I've got about $1000 bucks to put toward new tires for my 4Runner that has Yokohoma Geolander HT/S tires on it. They're the second set of them. The first set I got 63,000 miles out of the second set 72,000 miles but that's using all five tires in the rotation. The tread on all of them are down to practically nothing so I have to get another set of tires. Here's where I need some advice. If most of my driving is highway, commuting to work round trip 90 miles a day, and some light off-road use when I get a chance to go fishing with my boat, would you advise me to get 5 new Yokohoma HT/S or AT/S tires warranteed for 60,000 or 50,000 miles or put four Michelin tires LTX M/S2 or AT2 warranteed for 70,000 and 60,000 miles on it (keeping one of the Yokohomas as a spare)?

I never really liked the Yokohomas as they didn't wear very evenly but I had a car with Michelins that didn't wear very well either. I know car tires are different than SUV tires so I know that's not a good measure of the quality. Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.

I've got about the same budget and opted to go with the Goodyear Duratracs after reading weeks of tire threads on this forum. Discount tire on Inwood seems to have the most in stock and at $244 per tire, a pretty good price. There is also a mail in rebate for I think $10 per tire.

[blackie2]

Spent my money on a set of LTX MS2's so I'll see how they do.

[nghiS4]

Originally Posted by Derek G

I've got about the same budget and opted to go with the Goodyear Duratracs after reading weeks of tire threads on this forum. Discount tire on Inwood seems to have the most in stock and at $244 per tire, a pretty good price. There is also a mail in rebate for I think $10 per tire.

I'm leaning towards the Duratrac also, but I don't think the OP is looking for something that aggressive. MPG will take a big hit, as well as wear. But boy, don't they look great!

[lilreds21]

be careful with Michelin's they are notorious for dry rot. Michelin no longer warranty tires with that issue. my personal opinion is 100% against Michelin's... i see then everyday just covered in dry rot.

[Derek G]

Just did my first test with my new duratracs which involved highway, mud, rocks, you name it. Verdict: love Em". You will notice the ride difference, but after I got to the trail head to air down, I found out the tire shop had aired them up to 45 psi! When it was time to leave I aired up to 32 psi, the ride was much better. I think I'll try 35 psi which will probably be a good happy medium, I'll post more when I figure that part out. Don't have a figure on mileage yet, I was fully loaded down with camping gear for 4 people, including my rack. The biggest surprise is how quiet they were!

[nghiS4]

Originally Posted by Derek G

Just did my first test with my new duratracs which involved highway, mud, rocks, you name it. Verdict: love Em". You will notice the ride difference, but after I got to the trail head to air down, I found out the tire shop had aired them up to 45 psi! When it was time to leave I aired up to 32 psi, the ride was much better. I think I'll try 35 psi which will probably be a good happy medium, I'll post more when I figure that part out. Don't have a figure on mileage yet, I was fully loaded down with camping gear for 4 people, including my rack. The biggest surprise is how quiet they were!

What size did you go with?

[Derek G]

Originally Posted by nghiS4

What size did you go with?

275/65/18 (limited). Equivalent to a 255/85/17. No rub, no spacer, fits just right and I can get full articulation.