TireRack.com has Michelin PREMIER LTX Tires (235/65R18) on sale for
$121.33 now $123.14 each. Shipping is free.
They also have 70$ rebate on the set of four tires.
https://www.tirerack.com/specialo...omoID=M087
Note, tire disposal fee may apply and vary by state. You may also select free shipping to a recommended installer, or opt for order-pickup for an additional $10 per tire discount in the shopping cart.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/ti...VR8PRLTXV2
Includes Free Road Hazard Protection
https://www.tirerack.com/modalPop...w&amt=47.0 ($42.08 value for two-year coverage).
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/ti...VR8PRLTXV2
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Really only 2 things to consider...one is clearance as in does it physically fit and turn without rubbing....and two, what percentage is your speed/odo being off acceptable to you. In some cases, the new size can be programmed right into the car so the speed/odo is still accurate with bigger or smaller tires. Maybe a 3rd consideration is wheel width, but you'd usually be going pretty drastically different before having to worry about that, thus not normally a factor if looking at slightly different sizes to save a buck.
Now, performance wise, these are amazing. Explorer handled like a car when these are on and now handles like a truck with Michelin Defenders, I didn't have problems stopping either.
TL;DR: these are great tires, just be prepared for short lifespan so make sure u keep tabs on the requirements for warranty claims.
Generally speaking.
Where you drive ? Highway usually more mileage on tires than stop and go, unless very fast driving. Rough road wears more than smooth road.
When you drive ? Hot temps, greater wear.
How you drive ? (How often you use your brakes? ) Aggressive wears more than "driving like an old person" So going fast around turns means more wear. More braking, more wear.
Weight of your vehicle ? Heavier wears more.
Air pressure in tires ? More pressure but still in manufacture's specs, less wear.
How far are you willing to wear the tread out before replacing? More tread, safer. Less tread, less rolling resistance so more distance/wear.
By the way, this seems like a really good deal.
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Ltx is definitely the model to go with but I think the defender uses a harder compound that lasts longer. Supposedly it's a little louder than the premier ltx. I can't speak to the premier LTX but I have no complaints from the defender ltx (so far 35k on this set and zero complaints).
Do a google search for michelin ltx and you will see many people raving about them and running the tires to 80-100k without issues. My cousin had the ltx on his ridge line and went 120k with them. Within the last couple years, Michelin offered the ltx in the premier (softer) and defender series.
I have a 2011 pilot and my first set of LTX's took me to 81k. I had like 30% tread left but I went ahead and replaced them with the defender LTX which is supposed to be as rugged and long lasting as the original LTX.
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