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!
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!