I can see that the OEM tires on my '03 Mountaineer won't last beyond 30,000 miles. They are BF GOODRICH Rugged something-or-other. What do you folks recommend as replacements. These tires can be had for about $100 per plus taxes and mounting. The Michelin Cross-Terrain, the choice OEM tire on many '04 new Ford and GM SUVs, costs about 50% more. Will I get 50% more treadlife? And if it's ONLY 50% more, then I am better off getting new Goodrichs every 30K I guess
New Tires for '03 Mountaineer (17 inch)
Oct 30, 2003
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Check the tread wear rating on the sidewall. Michelin's are around 420-440. What's the treadwear rating of your present tire? wth
My wife is out with the vehicle, but the TIRERACK.COM site says 400. So does a 440 rating mean the tire should last 10% longer than a tire with a 400 rating?
It means the tires will probably be hard, bouncy, and have reduced traction before the thread wears down to the indicator bars. The last three set of tires I bought replaced tires with good tread.
Regards,
Ed White
"D.D. Palmer" wrote:
"D.D. Palmer" wrote in news:W1bob.63413$Tr4.168998@attbi_s03:
I'm running with Toyo Open Country A/T's. Excellent. Last set got me
45,000 miles and had tread left.Michelin LTX M/S-- slightly less expensive, but a superior tire to the x-Terrain. On my last explorer, they lasted 60+k miles.
On my 02, they improved the ride dramatically.
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