Nissan Frontier All Season Tires

[TWG1572]

Well, after 43K miles my OEM Radial Long Trails are getting close to calling it a day. I could probably squeeze a couple more thousand out of them, but I think its probably smarter to get new meats on before winter rather than skating around all winter on bald tires and putting new ones on just in time for summer.

Driving is primarily pavement, but I want to have the grip to slog through snowstorms in WI. My wife works night shift at the hospital, and there are no snow days. (and I really don't want to call my brother in law who owns a H2 to help out. he lives for that moment to justify his purchase, and I'm stubborn enough not to want to give it to him).

I think it have it down to three options, and am looking for opinions.

1) I did not bring my full size spare into the rotation, so I could buy 3 new BFG Long Trails and pull the new tire on the spare down. I haven't gone digging, but I'm guessing the tire is mid-2007 vintage (is that too old?). 3 tires x $128 per tire = $384 from tire rack. no treadwear warranty. I don't really have many complaints about the OE tires, but they are getting loud.

2) Yokohama Geolander AT/S. Seems to get good reviews, 50K warranty, $404 from tire rack. I had Geolander HT/S on a pickup in the past, but they seemed to spin pretty freely on wet pavement so I ruled them out.

3) Michelin LTX M/S2. $638 through tire rack. I've never heard a complaint about them, other than price. People who bite the bullet seem to love them. 70K treadwear warranty.

If I could find my size Michelin LTX M/S on clearance, I'd snap them up without a second thought.

Thoughts/suggestions?

 

[Hokiefyd]

I'd get the LTX M/S (or M/S2). Excellent snow traction and an excellent on-road ride. And they won't leave you stranded off road either, unless you're slogging through mud. I had them on a '95 Nissan 4x4 King Cab.

 

[Kuato]

I'm a Michelin guy myself. But if you are happy with the OEM tires, no reason not to go with them again.

I'd agree to question the spare, that's been underneath your vehicle exposed to elements and road grime for going on 4 years now. I've always bought a 5th matching rim and rotated 5 tires to avoid having to throw out an unused tire that looks perfectly new - but might be hazardous to use.

 

[Boomer]

I have a 2007 Frontier 4WD and am at 33,000 miles and am also looking at tires. I have gone to either the General AT (looks like the Goodrich AT) or the Cooper Discoverer AT. The General has an excellent treadwear number and gets very good reviews. But around here in central PA, I see a lot of the Coopers on pickups and people seem to swear by them. I'll probably milk the Long Trails until next May when I'm due for state inspection and change tires then.

 

[HTSS_TR]

There is a Discount Tire at 611 Junction Rd Madison, WI. You should looking at other online tire sites, get the lowest total include shipping then asking Discount Tire to match. That way you get the low price, free rotation and flat repair, and tread life warranty from one store without the problem with bring the shipped tires to a store for installation. Is the size you need: 235/70-16 ?

Try these sites: onlinetires.com, treadepot.com

 

[TWG1572]

I'm planning on going to the Discount location you mentioned, if at all possible. They have always treated me well and it's a block from where I work.

Stock on this truck is a 265/70-16. I'll take a look at those sites too, I hadn't looked there. Thanks!

 

[donz26]

You might want to consider a couple different Bridgestone tires: Dueler A/T Revo 2 (I've got a set of the original Revos on my Frontier), and the Dueler H/L Alenza.

 

[KST]

the oem General grabbers were great on my 05 pathfinder. they lasted close to 70k. I wanted them as replacements,but discount did not carry them in my size. So I got some Yoko Geolander HTS on it now. They are nice tires,but expensive.

I know tire rack has the generals. i would go with them again.

 

[gizzsdad]

I have an 07 2WD Frontier and have already bought replacements for this winter. I have been unhappy about wet traction/braking with the Long Trails.

I chose Michelin Latitude Tours over the LTX M/S2's based on Michelin's superior ratings for fuel economy, braking and comfort.

Bought them from Discount Tire Direct online. Wish I had a brick and mortar store close.

 

[D189379]

I replaced my Long Trails with Bridgestone Dueler AT 695 (or somethings). They're a bit noisier than the stockers, but so far driveability is the same. I haven't tested them in the snow yet, but the tread pattern looks like they should handle it better than the stockers.

Is yours a 4x4 or not? I's just runa dedicated winter tire if I had 2wd.

 

[TWG1572]

I've got a 4x4, so want these for year round.

Thanks for the suggestions guys! There are several tires mentioned that I wouldn't have even thought of otherwise. I'm going to keep an eye out for specials, and see what happens.

 

[D189379]

Originally Posted By: TWG1572
I've got a 4x4, so want these for year round.

Thanks for the suggestions guys! There are several tires mentioned that I wouldn't have even thought of otherwise. I'm going to keep an eye out for specials, and see what happens.


How did you find the Long Trails wore? Mine wore out the center of the tread much faster than the outside. I'm not sure if it was the tires, but I don't want the same thing to happen with my new tires.

 

[Ken2]

Originally Posted By: TWG1572
I want to have the grip to slog through snowstorms in WI. My wife works night shift at the hospital, and there are no snow days.

I'm a believer in the additional safety real winter tires provide. I'd get four snow tires now, and four new all-season tires next spring. For the snows, I'd get the narrowest tires than can carry the load, say 245/75-16 instead of 265/70-16, or whatever size your truck needs, and hunt for a set of steel wheels for the snows.

 

[TireDude]

Mastercraft HTR.

 

[D189379]

Originally Posted By: Ken2
Originally Posted By: TWG1572
I want to have the grip to slog through snowstorms in WI. My wife works night shift at the hospital, and there are no snow days.

I'm a believer in the additional safety real winter tires provide. I'd get four snow tires now, and four new all-season tires next spring. For the snows, I'd get the narrowest tires than can carry the load, say 245/75-16 instead of 265/70-16, or whatever size your truck needs, and hunt for a set of steel wheels for the snows.


I've driven my truck in some pretty nasty winter weather. There is no point using snow tires on this truck imo.