The elusive tweener tire / 2013 LX (2 Viewers)

[KarlHungus]

About to get rid of stock Michelin HTs and searching for an upgrade tire on stock 2013 LX 20" rims.

I am 99% on-road and care most about high-speed performance, ride and noise, so am likely going P-rated for comfort/weight.
That said, I tow a small skiff to gravel and dirt ramps and hunt a lot of potholed, wet forest service roads, so a pure highway performance tire is not ideal.
Want to go slightly larger to fill wheel wells, but not interested in cutting fender flares or heavy rubbing.

Leaning towards Michelin Defender LTX (maybe new one?), Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S, Conti TerrainContact A/T in 275/55/20 or 275/60/20.

Any strong opinions / scientific comparisons? Thanks in advance!

 

[Sinister]

200 series best highway tires

Hi all, My 2011 LX was reclaimed by my wife to be a minivan for our one small child. It currently has 18’ LC stock wheels and is now driven just about exclusively around town and on highway. It gets driven through snow and occasionally deep snow 5-10x year, other than that just about all paved...

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So I think the Michelin Defender is the perfect all-terrain tire... (For most of us)

I wanted to talk about function over form and my opinions on why I think the Michelin Defender LTX is one of the best "all-terrain" tires out these for a majority of 4wd enthusiast/Overlanders... Before I begin let me cite a few sources on why I have these opinions. Sources/References - My use...

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[nautiquelover]

I personally would avoid the Cooper AT3 4S. I have them on my Sequoia right now and have had nothing but issues with them. Can't wait until they wear out and I can put Michelin Defender LTX M/S2s on it.

 

[Dumkid]

if you get cooper at3s, get the LT ones. the 4s ones are soft compound that some people have wear issues with.

i'd get the Michelins