on_Road Tire Selection for the 200

[arich]

We live in the NE and need tires on our 2011 LC. After just 25,000 they are finished. The are the Bridgestone Dueler HT that came with the truck.

I have Michelin LTX tires on the 1999 LC and I don't think these are available any longer.

Please provide your opinions and recommendations. This is for on road driving only. We take it skiing on the weekends in the winter but no off-loading. I know that is against LC law.

Thanks

 

[brussum]

I run Michelin LTX AT2 tires on my 200 series. They're great. Not a lot of road noise and they have a slightly more aggressive look than normal all season tires. They won't get you through a mud bog, but they work well for me.

We also have Michelin LTX MS2 tires on my wife's Expedition. They've been pretty good, although they seem to hum on the interstate. Never noticed it much before moving here to Virginia, so I wonder if it's something to do with the road surface, rather than the tires.

I'm not sure how either one runs in the snow/ice, or if that is even a concern for you. Do you run dedicated winter tires? Overall, I like both tire models and would buy them again.

 

[HighMile200]

Check out Yokahama Geolander AT/S. I've been very pleased with these on my cruiser. Put 50,000 mi on my last set on a pathfinder. Excellent traction and tread wear ratings. Look sharp too.

 

[pdxlc200]

Go for the Toyo Open Country A/T. Great, great tires up here in the Pacific NW where we see all kinds of rain, mud, etc. http://toyotires.com/tires/suv-light-truck

The M/T's are also very nice.

 

[Carl L]

Arich- Just last week I changed out the crappy stockers at 25,000 miles (was able to get away with them on the trails as it's never muddy here). I put on a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers which are all-terrains. They are E-range, but at 40psi ride better than the stockers at 35. They also don't squeal around corners.

Great reviews with regard to their water shedding ability on road, and the only thing I've noticed is the faintest hum at 70mph. I would get these, even if 99% of your driving is on road there are no downsides to having a bit of extra capability should you need it. They somewhat improve the ho-hum looks too.

You certainly want to stay away from M/Ts (noisy, short life, increased stopping distances), not sure why they are being suggested for someone who has said they don't ride trails. The other AT suggestions by people are all worth checking out though.

For reference, my NTGs were $880 including fitting for four tires.

 

[GordJ]

Mine came with Michelin Latitudes and I was really happy with them on road. We got AT2's as a replacement and noticed a bit harsher ride (60 psi). I would have the Latitudes any day as an on road tire and they were 'okay' off road but not very mud friendly.

 

[Jupiterfx]

I bought the Toyo AT's and love them! Aggressive enough tire to do about anything and they work great in snow and ice..

I can feel a little bumpiness in them down the road, but my wife can't! It's her LC so it doesn't matter much anyhkw

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[patrickfinley]

Unfortunately stock size for the 200 series is somewhat limited with tire choices. For road use the Michelin Latitudes would be a step up from your Bridgestones.

For an on road New England winter tire you can't beat the the Michelin LTX MS2. It's just about the best on road, snow, rain SUV tire out there right now. It's a nice improvement over the already fantastic LTX MS tire that's been around for years. I'm not sure if they go as wide as the stock 285 width for the 200 series. You could look into going 275/65/18, that's what I put on my 100, slightly narrower but a touch taller.

For snow a 275/65/18 tire would actually serve you better than a 285/60/18. It would be hardly noticeable from stock. Tiny bit of extra clearance and slightly skinnier to help cut through snow. Just not sure if that will void any warranty you may have on the vehicle.