New tires for 2004 SR5 V6?

[molocono]

I need some new tires for my 2004 SR5 V6 4x2. Could anyone recommend any? I just passed the 60,000 mile mark. I don't do any off-roading, I pretty much use my vehicle to commute to work. I would appreciate your help.

 

[wolfgang]

You got 60k miles on the OEM Dunlop or Bridgestone tires? Geeze! Costco has $60 off 4 BFG or Michelin tires starting 13 Oct thru like 2 Nov. The $75 off 4 Revo's ended & oCT.

 

[molocono]

Yeah, 60K! Haha.
Which Michellin would you recommend?
How do they compare to the Bridgestone?

 

[Thai]

Michelin Crossterrain, Goodyear Fortera (SilentArmor or Tripletred), Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza, Yokohama Geolander HT/S, or maybe even Firestone Destination LE. The last one is a new line from Firestone...thus, not many miles under it's belt.

 

[wolfgang]

I like the Michelin Cro$$Terrain but they are $$$$. Look at rating on TireRack --- wet handling may be more important to you than say snow, ice, dry. Using their rating and ball park cost figure you can pick what fits your situation and get idea of what you should pay.

 

[AlexJet]

Michelin Crossterrain, Goodyear Fortera (SilentArmor or Tripletred), Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza, Yokohama Geolander HT/S, or maybe even Firestone Destination LE. The last one is a new line from Firestone...thus, not many miles under it's belt.

I agree with Thai on Michelin and GoodYear for regular driving.

 

[molocono]

What's the average price that everyone pays for a set of new tires for their vehicle? What's a reasonable price? I didn't know it could be so darn expensive. Is it really worth it to go with more expensive tires?

 

[Thai]

What's the average price that everyone pays for a set of new tires for their vehicle? What's a reasonable price? I didn't know it could be so darn expensive. Is it really worth it to go with more expensive tires?

It all depends...what cheap brand do you have in mind?? You have to give us names/models for us to tell you if they are decent (aka "worth it") or not.

 

[molocono]

Well I'm looking at the Bridgestone H/L Alenza vs the Hankook DynaPro RH03.

The Bridgestones run about $148 and the Hankooks less than $100. I'm also considering the Michelin Cross Terrains, but I think they are in the same price range.

I live in San Diego so I really don't have to worry about rough weather.

EDIT: I just found a place that will do the Alenzas for $685 out-the-door....and the Hankooks for $444 out-the-door.

 

[Thai]

I would definitely get Bridgestone H/L.

 

[Falls]

You could also check out Revos , I dont know where you live but if you encounter rain or snow on your commute you might want to check them out. They are not aggressive , more llikre an aggressive all season tire.

Just a thought........

 

[AlexJet]

You could also check out Revos , I dont know where you live but if you encounter rain or snow on your commute you might want to check them out. They are not aggressive , more llikre an aggressive all season tire.

Just a thought........

Revos are great tires. I have 2 sets: GoodYear MT/R for summer and Bridgestone Revo for winter. Revo gives me incredible stability on heavy rain, snow and ice road conditions. Last winter I was able to drive on the highway at 100km/h (~60mph) on the left icy line while everybody else barely were making 60km/h (~35mph) on the right line.

 

[molocono]

Just ordered the Alenzas. I should get them installed tomorrow.
I'm glad I got these. The OEMs were a piece of crap. I used to skid A LOT in wet conditions. So I hope these babies will stick.

 

[KevinB]

I also have a 2004 SR5 and just replaced my original Michelin Cross Terrains with a new set at 86,000 miles. They are great tires. The best price I found was at Sears, then I called Discount Tire and they beat the Sears price plus they have a $50 rebate if you buy four tires.

 

[TitaniumToy]

I'm another fan of the Michelin Cross Terrains. I just had a new set put on last week. I had 71,500 on my previous set and could have gotten a couple more thousand out of them but I got a flat, so I just replaced them all.

 

[pipspeak]

I'm another fan of the Michelin Cross Terrains. I just had a new set put on last week. I had 71,500 on my previous set and could have gotten a couple more thousand out of them but I got a flat, so I just replaced them all.

How do the Micehlins fair offroad? Not that I plan to go trail grinding but i occasionally venture into the wilds.

 

[tomhaney1]

It all depends...what cheap brand do you have in mind?? You have to give us names/models for us to tell you if they are decent (aka "worth it") or not.

I personally try to stay around 100 dollars/tire, give or take...I shop for the tire I want and then for the price point.