Anything but Michelin
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From: Lyndeborough USA
Anything but Michelin
My '03 Navi has 42k on it and the tires are starting to show wear. I am uncomfortable with their current state although they are barely legal. We are about to go on a long trip and therefore I want to replace them. I really like the Michelins (I have always thought they were the best tire) but I can not bring myself to buy French yet.
Obviously, we do not off-road the Navi and we put a lot of miles on it. Safety, handling and bad weather performance are the priorities. Opinions???
Obviously, we do not off-road the Navi and we put a lot of miles on it. Safety, handling and bad weather performance are the priorities. Opinions???
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From: All over Texas
I also like Michelin tires, however, I don't like the French any more than the next guy.
FWIW, Michelin owns BFG and Uniroyal too (in addition to others, I'm sure). So if you're going to boycott, it goes deeper than just Michelin.
FWIW, Michelin owns BFG and Uniroyal too (in addition to others, I'm sure). So if you're going to boycott, it goes deeper than just Michelin.
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From: Texas, USA
You can't beat Micheliln for on the road tires. But if you just can't take the name, go with the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos. They don't ride quite as soft, but are as good or better in every other way, including being ready for anything. And everyone is subject to having an offroad experience no matter where they travel. Wanting to or being forced off onto the shoulder in someplaces, may make one appreciate the ability to get back on the pavement later due to good offroad traction.
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From: Long Island, NY
I bought BF Goodrich TA/KO 's for my 02 Expy sport at 42,000 mi, at a club type store. Got a great deal on excellent tires, I love them. A huge improvement over the stock rubber.
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Originally posted by Big Craig
I have the Goodyear Wranglers, and they are terrible, noisey and bumpey ride, I think they are stock tires because the spare is a brand new one.
I have the Goodyear Wranglers, and they are terrible, noisey and bumpey ride, I think they are stock tires because the spare is a brand new one.
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From: Columbia, SC
That is where mine are rough, mostly between 35mph-45mph, not acceptable on a family vehicle, as soon as there worn out they are gone, probably will buy US Made Coopers.
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From: Redondo Beach
I've had my Kumhos on for over a year now and they are a terrific tire for the price. I wouldn't go off-roading with them, but for surface streets they offer great traction, stability, quiet ride, no hydro-planing, and they look cool. The wranglers are the complete opposite of what I just described, they blow! I never thought that I'd be touting Korean made goods, but here I am doing it. The frogs need to take notice...
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From: Fort Carson, Colorado
My Cooper tires are great! They are great on and off road. I also had the GoodYear Wranglers stock on my last 2 vehicles I purchased. They were the worst tires. Rough and crappy made. I had 6 flats on my last truck with them. With this new truck I changed them out ASAP as they looked like they were ready to go any day anyways. I also had a set of Kelly tires. They were the A/T and rode okay but for the price I should have gotten alot more. They were not worth the $119 per tire I paid for them at all. I paid $124 for these Cooper tires and Im very impressed...Had them on about 3 weeks now so we shall see how good they last after a couple of 12 hour trips and a 16 hour move pulling a trailer.