Picked up my Michelin CrossClimate2 at Costco last Sept during the $150 sale. Between them and my Outback AWD I never stopped moving. Good tires in snow, wet & dry. Now that I'm retired that 60K tread life will last a long time.

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Originally posted by PowerSurge:
^^^The tire needs for a Nissan Armada are much different than a WRX. Continentals won’t last anywhere near as long on a heavy beast like an Armada as Michelins, in my experience.

Yes, that is why I recommended using the Tire Rack reviews for the vehicle in question to find the most suitable option and not making it a choice between Michelin at Costco and the "Big-O" house brand.

There is a new Costco being built in my town so I will see more about them soon. In the past I went to a Costco about 30 miles away a few times with my gf at the time. My observation was that many name brand products in the electronics area were Costco-specific models that were not available anywhere else, or they were previous generation products being sold at a lower price than current generation at other stores, but that isn't necessarily a great deal.

Another vote for Michelin!

We got 80,000 on a set of Michelin LTX but ended up with two winters on 1/2 - 2/3 worn out tires. Not the best of circumstances where snow is an occasional possibility.

I like them but you spend a lot of time on worn down tread.

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Originally posted by rock185:
I'd go with the Michelins. We used them for years, with never an issue. Manager of a local high volume tire shop, that handled several brands including Michelin, told me he couldn't remember a Michelin ever coming back with a factory defect...

ETA: Only Big-O experience I can report was a bait and switch type deal. Didn't try to deal with Big-O after that.

I got screwed at B zero too. I've never been back in over 15 years. They can eat my shorts.

I practice what I preach: Discount Tire and Michelins.
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We have a great local Big O and I do business there. Franchise store with a local owner I've known for 40 years. I get service work done there and buy cheap tires for cars I flip.

I like Michelins for my drivers and usually buy at Sam's. Both Sam's and Big O have good websites so it's ez to compare price.

Michelin without a doubt. Whether for my Ford Expeditions or previous Mustang Cobra, they were without a doubt the best tire I ever put on them. Never had nails, drove perfect from day 1 until they were dead. Great traction, wet weather handling, etc.