kai920
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I had these and they handled great in the snow. No complaints in the snow. Great on road, and off road. They look good too and are definitely more affordable than some other tires.
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I had these and they handled great in the snow. No complaints in the snow. Great on road, and off road. They look good too and are definitely more affordable than some other tires.
Red
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Based on everything I've read on here over the years and especially lately since I'm buying tires is if you don't need a tire that handles snow and you aren't after an AT tire then Michelin LTX M/S2 is pretty hard to beat. I'd buy them in a heartbeat if I didn't want something a bit more snow/ice capable.
I'm looking at Rocky Mountains and Goodyear Silent Armors at the moment.
JB.
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Two great tires that are virtually identical. I'd go with the least expensive which I would expect to be the M/S2.
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Spiggie
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--- I asked my pa to check my tires for me, and he said I don't need new tires.. From the pictures i posted is he right or wrong (PM me and i can take better quality/quanity pics). Nervous about winter as I crashed last year and am sliding in the fall rains(not speeding or turning to sharp)
Red
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If you want a definite answer, I'd suggest going out and buying a tire tread depth gauge and measuring your tire tread. Post it here and someone will surely tell if they are ok or not.
Tire tread depth gauges are cheap too, so don't worry about spending much to find out what your tread is like.
Tire tread depth gauges are cheap too, so don't worry about spending much to find out what your tread is like.
S p a r k y
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I hate walmart service department, but I think they have free paper tire guages.
JB.
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Spiggie,
Definitely get the tread depth guage. Discount tire will probably give you one. If you really are around the 4/32 it looks like in the pic, get some tires. Shallow tread is great for dry pavement, not so good for wet and even worse for snow. If it was the beginning of summer I'd say wait, but early winter is a good time to get tires (don't know if it's a good time to buy them). How old are the they? If they're 6 years or more, you could justify new ones just based on age.
You say you're on a tight budget. Forget about which tire is best, you just need some tread. Shop around for ATs by price. I recommend a passenger tire (P), but if you shop by price, that's almost surely what you'll end up with anyway. Check into Kuhmo Road Venture KL78. Great tire and supposedly very reasonably priced.
Definitely get the tread depth guage. Discount tire will probably give you one. If you really are around the 4/32 it looks like in the pic, get some tires. Shallow tread is great for dry pavement, not so good for wet and even worse for snow. If it was the beginning of summer I'd say wait, but early winter is a good time to get tires (don't know if it's a good time to buy them). How old are the they? If they're 6 years or more, you could justify new ones just based on age.
You say you're on a tight budget. Forget about which tire is best, you just need some tread. Shop around for ATs by price. I recommend a passenger tire (P), but if you shop by price, that's almost surely what you'll end up with anyway. Check into Kuhmo Road Venture KL78. Great tire and supposedly very reasonably priced.
Simtech85
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skyak
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DannyLlama
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DannyLlama
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How many miles so far? & Have you experienced an increase of noise as the millage increases?
Same Question Kai > Miles and overall experience thus far
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who done it
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I would suggest the Falken Rocky Mountain ATS.
Put about 25k miles on them and they have been fantastic.
Live in NJ and have a family business in Ohio and Indiana which I go to about once / twice a month and the on-road capabilities are great. They are quiet for the road and quite comfortable.
I go mudding and offroading in all three states and they have held up really good in terms of traction and offroading. Last weekend I went mudding and through some trails in rural Ohio and they did fantastic, my buddies were really impressed. My buddy drives a lifted cummins with tractor tires and I only got stuck twice with some really hairy crap so I was pretty happy.
The looks on them are a bit aggressive, not as much as BFG All Terrains or mud tires, but they are great for both on and off road. I got them for 540 shipped 265/70/17 from discount tire.
Put about 25k miles on them and they have been fantastic.
Live in NJ and have a family business in Ohio and Indiana which I go to about once / twice a month and the on-road capabilities are great. They are quiet for the road and quite comfortable.
I go mudding and offroading in all three states and they have held up really good in terms of traction and offroading. Last weekend I went mudding and through some trails in rural Ohio and they did fantastic, my buddies were really impressed. My buddy drives a lifted cummins with tractor tires and I only got stuck twice with some really hairy crap so I was pretty happy.
The looks on them are a bit aggressive, not as much as BFG All Terrains or mud tires, but they are great for both on and off road. I got them for 540 shipped 265/70/17 from discount tire.
