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November 07, 2017, 12:29 PM
dlayne
SUV Tires
What is the talk of the town regarding SUV tires? Replacing all 4 on a 2012 Honda Pilot. 98% paved road driving with the occasional snow/dirt road. I have historically been a fan of Michelin, but my last two sets with them have just been average.
November 07, 2017, 02:55 PM
NK402
I had good luck with BF Goodrich Long Trails. Foolishly replaced them with Michelins. Three of those were bad within 20,000 miles. Everyone's experience is different. Ever read the reviews on Tire Rack? On almost every tire, half the reviewers say the tires were great, the other half say they were crap.
November 07, 2017, 03:02 PM
Georgeair
I just installed some Michelin LTX Premier tires on an ML350. Much more of a road tire than my last Michelins, the LTX M&S on a Suburban.

They drive very much better than the Continentals that came on the care did at 16K, let alone the 30K on them when I ditched them. Incredibly quite, but better responsiveness. Haven't been in a deluge yet, but expect good results there as well.

I'm a fan. I'm an even bigger fan of their high performance tires for cars, and LOVE the set of Pilot Sport 4S on a car right now. Simply incredible improvements over the past 10 years iterations.



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November 07, 2017, 03:31 PM
cruiser68
Michelin all day for me. No better pavement truck tire than the LTX IMO. Just replaced the stock tires (Goodyear something) on my brand new truck and it drives significantly better with the Michelins on it.
November 07, 2017, 03:45 PM
Perception
I pretty much only use all terrains these days, but the Michelin LTX is by far the worst tire in all conditions I have ever had on a vehicle. Some people swear by them, and they do last forever, but that is because they have no grip whatsoever in any conditions. Wet, dry, snow, ice, mud- it doesn't really matter because they don't stick.




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November 07, 2017, 03:45 PM
Black92LX
Yokohama Geolander!!!
Only better tire for wear is the Michillen LTX but costs twice as much.
I have had 5 sets of Geolanders on 3 vehicles and won't buy anything but if they are available.

I did not have the issue with the LTXs that perception had. No traction issues.


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November 07, 2017, 03:46 PM
P250UA5
Another vote for the LTX. My dad is on his 4th set between his last 4 trucks. Great on the highway & long life.
My F150 will likely be getting a set when the OE Hankooks need replacing.




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November 07, 2017, 03:51 PM
scsigs
I like Yokohama and continental tires
November 07, 2017, 03:56 PM
marksman41
quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Yokohama Geolander!!!


That's where I'm at too. Had Coopers and they were good, but I like the Geolanders better.




November 07, 2017, 03:59 PM
JonDaddy82
Huge Geolander fan. I think the current is the G015 or something like that.


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November 07, 2017, 04:08 PM
ptruck
Take a look at the Firestone Destination LE 2 tires. I see these tires on quite a few SUV and trucks in my area.
November 07, 2017, 04:33 PM
sigarms229
I'm a big fan of Cooper Discover tires.

My volunteer fire department put a set of Bridgestone Duelers on the duty officer vehicle 2 years ago (Dodge Durango) and they have been excellent. The thing drove terrible before them, not it handles great.



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November 07, 2017, 04:43 PM
jimmy123x
quote:
Originally posted by cruiser68:
Michelin all day for me. No better pavement truck tire than the LTX IMO. Just replaced the stock tires (Goodyear something) on my brand new truck and it drives significantly better with the Michelins on it.


I had Michelin LTX on my Expedition and they were excellent in all aspects throughout their entire life. For price reasons I went with Goodyear Wrangler Defenders? They're almost as good as the Michelins and 60% of the price. But I only have 5k miles on them and I put 50k on the Michelins
November 07, 2017, 05:13 PM
RichN
I just put a set of Good Year Wrangler Duratracs on my 4Runner. They handle and ride great with very little noise, even at highway speed. I haven't had them off-road or in the snow yet, but I'm actually looking forward to the first big snow.


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November 07, 2017, 05:41 PM
trapper189
quote:
Originally posted by RichN:
I just put a set of Good Year Wrangler Duratracs on my 4Runner. They handle and ride great with very little noise, even at highway speed. I haven't had them off-road or in the snow yet, but I'm actually looking forward to the first big snow.


The OP asked about tires for his HONDA PILOT. I don't believe he would put Duratracs on even if Goodyear made a size that would fit. Big Grin
November 07, 2017, 05:51 PM
hrcjon
LTX all day long. I can't imagine a traction complaint as I use them all winter here in Maine. FWIW>


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November 07, 2017, 06:16 PM
RichN
quote:
Originally posted by trapper189:
The OP asked about tires for his HONDA PILOT. I don't believe he would put Duratracs on even if Goodyear made a size that would fit. Big Grin


I guess I should have read the post and not just the topic header.

Then again, with a little lift and some fender flares it might look pretty bad ass.


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November 07, 2017, 06:20 PM
Oz_Shadow
I love the Michelin Defender LTX but I think the Michelin Premier LTX are wearing way too fast.

These are on Foresters.
November 07, 2017, 06:52 PM
sgalczyn
quote:
Originally posted by JonDaddy82:
Huge Geolander fan. I think the current is the G015 or something like that.



^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
THIS - running Geo's on my Subaru Outback!


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November 07, 2017, 06:57 PM
cazio
Just had Yokohama put on my highlander. I know it isn't a serious SUV but I like the ride on city and hwy roads.


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