Just wanted everyone’s opinions on all season tires versus a more specific brand like Michelin. I can really feel the difference with a more specific snow tire like Michelin. Although, some claim there is no difference that all season tires are fine. But in Alberta where it can ice up pretty quickly, I opted for the Michelin tires and haven’t regretted it. The debate rages on though, and a lot of drivers in this province simply don’t change their tires over in the winter.

Hey Hey Silver.

I've lived in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

I am now in Winnipeg, and I can tell you.....you will get more grip by changing your tires in November to pure Winter Tires with Studs. Studding is about $14 per tire.

Huge difference.

Walmart has the best deals followed by Cambodian Tire (oops...Canadian Tire).

Pongo...(great picture..LOL)...Why are the tires cheaper at Walmart? What I am asking is the quality compromised? You know how it is when you buy stuff there...sometimes it is not the best quality, sometimes it is the same as other stores but because they buy in such volume, that’s why it is cheaper. Personally, I love the deals they have but for a car, I would go to an auto place. I bought Michelin tires with rims...great idea because when I change my tires over, it costs me like $17! instead of $80! THe price of a tire change has gone up dramatically since I moved here. It used to be $40...!!!

Wal-Mart sells major brand name of tires. Their volume discount is the best in the business.

Tires at Wal-Mart are not compromised in Quality. Their warranties parallel all major tire brand names.

There are only a few plants in the US that make tires. They slap-on different names for exactly the same tire. There are a few differences between the brands (like Michelan vs Firestone, etc) but by-and-large...a tire is a tire is a tire. Except when you get into the differences between M&S/All-seasons and Winters.

Oh, I see Pongo. I didn’t know that! Thanks for the information. I thought that the quality was compromised because it was WalMart but I guess since they buy in bulk, they get a great deal so that’s why we get one.

Michelin makes he best tires no dobt about it. But to recommend a tire we will need to know where you drive most of the time. Do you tow, drive fast in corners, off-road, road noise an issue??

Hey, thanks for joining. Actually i did the same thing. My truck came with the same tires, and my speedo was then corrected when i put the 31's on it. For some reason my truck was callibrated for the 31's. Yours might be too, check it out if you can. Have a friend drive next to you if possible to check your speed. I found out because there was i radar trap by my house when i had the 225's, it was off a few miles and hour, now its right.

One idea is that you could go with the BF Goodrich all-terrain's. But it's all about what you like. I personally like the knobby tires but I don't do alot of driving like you. But here's a suggestion, good luck

i put on yoko geolanders (on a 97) specifically for highway driving, and should have done it 3 yrs ago. they are EXTREMELY quiet, and softer.<br>highly recommended.

I've got a 96 Runner and put on Michelin LTX MS 265/70/16. It's a very quiet highway ride and they do well for medium off road. I've done well in mud and rock climbing. Michelin does make them in a 275/70/16 which I believe is the stock size for the Landcruiser. You will run higher RPM's on the highway with the larger circumference.

Re: Tires I have "MICHELIN LTX M/S" on my '89. The best tires I ever had. I highly recommend 'em. Mine are over three years old & still in great shape (as long you keep tire rotation & pressure). Not the greatest if you do a lot of heavy off-roading. They're smooth ride on dry or wet road/highway driving. Always look for a tire with high "treadware" rating number (above 380) and "temperature & traction" rating of "A" (not B C or D). You can't miss it, it's a small print on all tires sidewalls along with recommended pressure.

I have a 2002 Sport Edition and went with Michelin? LTX? M/S: P265/75R16. They are a little taller that the suggested size (P265/70R16) so it gives a little more height to the truck. I have 30K miles on them and barely any sight of wear. They cost me about $775 for the set, and I'm expecting at least 70-80K miles. It's worth the extra little money now and will last longer in the long run. Also, these tires are much quieter and smoother running than the original stock Goodyear's. http://www.michelinman.com/tires/light-truck/ltx-ms/85423/ I also have a '96 Camry with 220K miles. I'm on the 2nd set of Michelins, I get a good 80-90K on them. The original Goodyear stock tires lasted only 40K. My wife has a 2006 Corolla XRS... came with stock Goodyear, and with only 30K miles, we are going to be replacing them this spring. Very poor wear and traction in the snow. As you can tell, I favor Toyota, and also a good set of Michelins. vinnietee2

I put Mich Cross-Terrains on my wife's 97 4Runner. Good in the snow and feel like they have suctions cups on wet pavement. They have 60K miles and still look great. I rotate front to back, back to front when I do the oil change, about 3 times a year. I like to say that the Cross-Terrains and the 4Runner are soul mates. vinnietee2

I recently purchased a Lexus GS-400 which had factory 17" chrome rims with Pirelli 245/45 tires. I upgraded to 20" chrome rims with Nitto 245/35 tires. I have had no issues with rubbing even with my friends in the back seat. As for the ride, it was definitely effected. I can feel a lot more of the road now. Additionally, I hear a lot more road noise too. It's similar to the sound that large SUV's make when they have plus sized tires and a lift (if you know what I mean). Anyways, the ride is still better (with the larger tires) than my last car which was a Chrysler 300M with 17" rims.

What type of Michelins did your priutech reccomend?<br>Thanks,<br> Don Gillespie

Hey Jeff,<br><br>The big question: Have you noticed any mileage fluctuations since switching over to the new tires? If so, how much?<br><br>-forest<br><br>

Jeff, which Michelins did Peter sugggest? I can't find that particular post anymore...Thanks!<br>A.

&gt; which Michelins did Peter sugggest? I can't find<br> that particular post anymore<br><br>I *think* it was the ones at <a href=http://www.michelin-us.com/us/eng/tire/catalog/proxima.htm target=new>http://www.michelin-us.com/us/eng/tire/catalog/proxima.htm</a><br><br\ >These are the ones for the EV1 - but do check the load rating as the Prius is very heavy!<br><br>Leigh Brasington

The Michelin Proxima's are not being made and what tires are in stock are only being released to Saturn/EV1 dealers at this time.Per last call to Michelin.

Hi,<br><br>He just kinda suggested Michelins in general, after poo-pooing my Dunlop choice.<br><br>(he said the Michelins wouldn't wear out as fast as the soft Dunlops--his main reason)<br><br>I prefer the extra traction of a soft compound, plus the highway shrapnel usually takes out a tire or 2, way before 40-50K is obtained.<br><br>We're always told that a new radial is good for ice and snow THE FIRST SEASON. That's 'cause manufacturers vary the durometer of the tread compound.<br><br>As an example, my '89 Cougar's Michelin LX1's were good enough to up Cougar handling from poor to good, and were therefore used on all new T-bird/Cougar towards the end of '89.<br><br>I loved 'em until after 15K, then they were like teflon shoes, stopping in the rain. (I'd worn down to the harder rubber--the stuff that lasts 'til 60K.)<br><br>In my personal opinion, I'd rather recycle tires than the whole car. (y'know, like when it gets crumpled skidding off the highway)<br><br>I was told the Dunlop D60 A2's had stiff sidewalls, (and are M+S rated, max load is only 1019, though) and that's the real reason I chose them for the Prius.<br><br>I'd try any Michelin with good grip and stiff sidewalls...<br><br>And inflate them to near the max!<br><br>Jeff (more Prius-induced behavior--making me act as I've never done before [see Bra and pulse-driving])