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11-10-2011, 02:42 PM
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Tires Recommend
I can't help but to throw out to y'all--
Really try the Michelins: they last forever/ bite better than the rest in dry/wet/ or snow
I run with 235-40-18 (in winter months)Pilot Alpin
Really try the Michelins: they last forever/ bite better than the rest in dry/wet/ or snow
I run with 235-40-18 (in winter months)Pilot Alpin
11-11-2011, 05:52 AM
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i checked out tire rack, and the tire with the best ratings in my size are michelin latitude tour HP. anyone with experience with these? interestingly, i called michelin to see if they offered any other tires in this size, and they said they wouldnt even recommend the latitude tour HP as it is V rated as opposed to H rated. Opinions on speed rating?
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11-11-2011, 10:08 AM
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I had these on my 4Runner and they were amazing - super quiet, great in the snow and rain. We put 10k miles on them and they still looked new.
Downside is that they are kind of SUV/Truck looking vs having a sporty tread design that I'd prefer for my Q7.
Downside is that they are kind of SUV/Truck looking vs having a sporty tread design that I'd prefer for my Q7.
11-11-2011, 11:30 AM
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What's the best all weather tire for rim protection on the 20" rims? The Spec-x is a good tire but I'm chewing up my rims in city driving. Has anyone tried to go wider that 275 on the stock 20" rim, or install a 50 aspect?
11-12-2011, 09:33 AM
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11-14-2011, 11:28 AM
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Thanks. I often also drive in rural areas, so the spare problem would be a deal breaker Any suggestions for another tire model in 275 with better rim protection than the PradaX?
11-14-2011, 12:23 PM
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11-14-2011, 03:10 PM
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Awesome. We didn't get the torrential rain that was forecasted, but they performed excellent. I'm heading up to Tahoe in 3 weeks and can report on snow performance then.
While I agree with others that Michelin makes awesome tires, I have a hard time dropping almost $2K (after mounting, etc.) for a set of tires when you can get a great set for less than half that much.
Jimbo
While I agree with others that Michelin makes awesome tires, I have a hard time dropping almost $2K (after mounting, etc.) for a set of tires when you can get a great set for less than half that much.
Jimbo
11-16-2011, 12:46 PM
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Your going to love the Firestone ST's snow performance. Those big cleats on the inner shoulders really bite!
I concur with the Michelin Pilot Alpin remarks. I had a set of those on my UrS6, easily the best winter tire for where I live in the Mid-Atlantic with runs into the Allegheny mountains during the winter ski season.
I concur with the Michelin Pilot Alpin remarks. I had a set of those on my UrS6, easily the best winter tire for where I live in the Mid-Atlantic with runs into the Allegheny mountains during the winter ski season.
11-21-2011, 07:50 AM
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Hankook are well worth trying- the company spends a ton on R&D, Michelin outlast everyone, by far, an so have the W+ Yokohama.I gave up on Goodyear and F'Stone long ago, the Cont's may be worth trying as a winter tire