Let's talk (gasp) passenger-rated tires

[Zeder]

I had a new set of the A/TWs on my last T4RT (2012) before I traded up to a 2016 Trail. (I couldn't say no to the deal, lol).
The Coopers were fantastic in dry/wet conditions. Very quiet and they provided great control. Once it snowed though I missed my Duratracs. I didn't realize how much until I got my new Trail which had Duratracs installed as part of the purchasing agreement in January this year.
If you are looking for a great summer / all around tire. Take a good look at the A/TW's, highly recommend!

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[Renegad44]

LOL....When I saw that tire, I thought of the Nitto's NT421Q-V, I just put on my 4Runner...why did I think of that, hell, I don't know....:noidea:

 

[Antman]

Those Michelin LTX's have long been considered one of the best all purpose tires out there. I had them on the Wifey's Envoy and they were awesome in all conditions, snow, rain, quiet and smooth.
When we sold the POS GMC the Michelins had 70,000 miles on them and looked new. Pretty unbelievable, really.

 

[salong53]

I replaced the Michelins on my 4th gen at 75000 miles not because of lack of tread, but because I got a flat tire and decided that I'd just replace the tires since they were 7 years old and starting to dry rot. I loved those tires for highway driving.

 

[Antman]

Are they quiet?

They sure seem to be universally well-liked..... even by CR. :wave:

Yes- No noise and Michelins ride really nice too. Honestly, the only thing I liked about her Envoy was the tires.
I made it home from work in a really bad snow storm with no issues too.

 

[philsey]

Yes- No noise and Michelins ride really nice too. Honestly, the only thing I liked about her Envoy was the tires.
I made it home from work in a really bad snow storm with no issues too.

Ha. You're too fast. I deleted my ? because I re-read your post where it said "quiet".

Tks.

 

[Jetboy]

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company - Discoverer A/TW?

anything else is stupid

I've always considered cooper as a grade "b" tire. They're a step down in build quality from a Michelin or Goodyear - but you need to handle them off a rim to see and feel the difference. When you do with two side by side it's obvious. But... I want a set of those as my street tires. There's nothing like them out there.

The problem:

They're unobtanium in the USA. I've been waiting and waiting for them to be available and they've now renamed them the xt4, but still no inventory.

For pure street though, I'd go with a Michelin LTX M/S2 or a Goodyear SR-A or AT/S. Any of those 3 will outlast the Coopers by a good margin.

 

[Chsbrgr]

Michelin LTX. Three sets, all better than 90,000 miles. Great tire.

 

[invisible4Runner]

Got Blizzaks, been trying to sell them, I just stay home if it snows. :thumb3:

You admit to 100% city/highway, AND staying home when it snows? You are a brave man around here.

(btw, I'm almost the same. Don't tell anyone though)

 

[Antman]

You admit to 100% city/highway, AND staying home when it snows? You are a brave man around here.

(btw, I'm almost the same. Don't tell anyone though)

That's because philsey's a tough S.O.B.

 

[Swampmonger]

Another vote for Michelin LTX M/S2. I'd put those on in a heart beat if I was 100% blacktop, but I'm not (or, at least, I'd never admit it if I was ).

 

[Bossman]

I ran Michelin LTX M/S2 tires year-round on my 03 Limited for 3 years. They handled very well in all weather conditions.

Having just recently traded my 03 in on a used 2011 Limited (with those 20 inch rims!), I'll be switching out the original Yokohama Geolandar G96 tires for Michelin Premier LTX tires in the fall. Only a few tires are made for this rim (P245/60R20), and I am very glad that Michelin is one of them.

 

[philsey]

...tough S.O.B.

Half right.

 

[ubergoober3]

Like u needed one more vote for Michelin LTX M + S. If your not going off road, that's the ticket. Ran them on 3 previous vehicles in worst Colorado / Wyoming weather you could possibly imagine. But, when my oem tires are ready, BFG KO2 or Coopers are next for me. I have TEP for reason. Cheers!

2014 4runner Trail Premium. Shrockworks sliders, Weather tech floor mats, and some sort of high falutin tint and clearbra.

 

[philsey]

Been researching... (yes, I overthink everything).

Questions for those following:

1. I see the Goodyears are a directional tire - other than limiting rotation to front/back only, any downsides to this? I can see the Tire Monkeys screwing this up.

2. Goodyear users - are these quiet?

 

[1engineer]

Been researching... (yes, I overthink everything).

Questions for those following:

1. I see the Goodyears are a directional tire - other than limiting rotation to front/back only, any downsides to this? I can see the Tire Monkeys screwing this up.

2. Goodyear users - are these quiet?

I was gonna post again about these but I was busy yesterday living life riding the bike in the woods.

Yes, they are unidirectional so front to back same side.
Yes they are quiet. As quiet as the Michelins? Probably not but they are close.
Their strength is wet and snow covered roadways. Talk about confident driving in a downpour! Not a hint of hydroplaning ever. Excellent siping for snow too.
Will they last 75K like the Michelins? Maybe but I never take a tire past 50K. Any tire.

The only thing even remotely wrong with these tires is on certain grooved sections of the interstate they can "follow" the grooves sometimes. That's it.

The Michelins are a great all purpose tire. The Tripletreds outperform them in wet though. The Michelins are a dB or two quieter to my rock addled ears. Both are great tires. I chose the Tripletreds for my wife and children and I have run several sets myself in the past.

Now you need to choose.

 

[philsey]

I was gonna post again about these but I was busy yesterday living life riding the bike in the woods.

Yes, they are unidirectional so front to back same side.
Yes they are quiet. As quiet as the Michelins? Probably not but they are close.
Their strength is wet and snow covered roadways. Talk about confident driving in a downpour! Not a hint of hydroplaning ever. Excellent siping for snow too.
Will they last 75K like the Michelins? Maybe but I never take a tire past 50K. Any tire.

The only thing even remotely wrong with these tires is on certain grooved sections of the interstate they can "follow" the grooves sometimes. That's it.

The Michelins are a great all purpose tire. The Tripletreds outperform them in wet though. The Michelins are a dB or two quieter to my rock addled ears. Both are great tires. I chose the Tripletreds for my wife and children and I have run several sets myself in the past.

Now you need to choose.

Thanks Greg. You and I seem to think alike. I am far more interested in wet and dry performance, than snow or longevity. I'd never keep a tire to its mileage life. Mine are still 4/32, evenly worn, but they'll go soon. Besides there's a small tire shop just down the street that will give me $10 apiece, plus I'll save another $5 each with no disposal fee. I want good tires, brakes, and battery.

 

[1engineer]

Thanks Greg. You and I seem to think alike. I am far more interested in wet and dry performance, than snow or longevity. I'd never keep a tire to its mileage life. Mine are still 4/32, evenly worn, but they'll go soon. Besides there's a small tire shop just down the street that will give me $10 apiece, plus saving another $5 each disposal fee. I want good tires, brakes, and battery.

Yep many forget that the two most important parts of a vehicle are tires and brakes. Have fun and report back.

 

[czgunner]

Michelin LTX M/S2



I often hear of people getting >100,000 mile out of them.



FULL DISCLOSURE: I am biased since I am a Michelin employee.

These are the best tire I've ever owned.

 

[1999LTD]

Michelin Latitudes are the best I've ever used. They put them on the new highlanders and jeep grand Cherokees. They do great in all weather.