01-06-2016, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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Like others having driven the truck for 3 years now on Bridgestone RFT's, I am planning to change them with non RFT in the near future (Stock 18" wheels on my 3.5D) I spent some time searching the archives, but I could not find any mention of a member giving feedback on Michelin LTX Premier tire (Or for that matter any LTX tire - M/S, MS2 etc) Since I go on gravel roads a bit (camping, hiking etc), I was looking for a tire that would work reasonably without too much sacrifice on highway drive. My choices bottomed out to Michelin Premier LTX, Pirelli Verde Plus and maybe Michelin LTX M/S2. Appreciate if anyone who has used these can chime in with their experience. Thanks |
01-06-2016, 07:10 PM | #2 |
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I have not used those. But frankly you could be on racing slicks on get through gravel just fine using ANY fulltime AWD vehicle. I take my Subaru with all-seasons and summer tires in the so.
So those tires are just fine on gravel/mud. Have you ever seen the TopGear episode where they take an M, AMG, and I think landrover SUV's with SUMMER tires into the mud, offroading? All were very capable. As an aside, I use Continental DWS tires, and had a nail puncture one. Buying a spare here from another member was a life saver. I simply plugged the tire in my garage, and was fixed in 30min.
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01-06-2016, 07:12 PM | #3 |
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I put Goodyear eagle f1 4x4 on my x5 because they only cost 600 installed new and had descent reviews. I have 19s btw.
But to your question, I had m/s2 on my 4runner. They were really good. But heavy. I did feel a slight decrease in power and 1-2 mpg worse. But grip, road noise and comfort was excellent. 20k miles later they still looked new. Great grip if you are doing mild offloading |
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01-06-2016, 09:51 PM | #5 |
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Thanks, appreciate the comments and the weight to mileage consideration.
I see a lot of positive reviews on Conti DWS, however since it is (I think) primarily a passenger car tire and I am trying the cover the possibility of mild offroading - I was leaning more to a light truck tire. My reasoning here was if the tire is solid for dual purpose, it also helps in mitigating puncture risk (no data to support this however - purely speculation). Anyone use DWS for "Mild Offroading" ? |
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01-06-2016, 11:06 PM | #6 |
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I think I'm one of the few here who don't mind the Bridgestone RFT's I've never thought of them as loud, but then I haven't driven an X w/ non-RFT's.
I had actually planned to go a different route, likely the Conti's, but after seeing pics from fellow forum members, I don't like their skinnier profile. |
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01-07-2016, 07:20 AM | #7 |
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I like the Latitute Tour HP. It is great on the highway and perfect if we want to go down a dirt road. The LTX is more of a truck tire and you are going to want a premium SUV tire.
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