Suggestion for tires

[goingplacesanddoingstuff]

Again; Where? I-40 and I-80 run coast to coast. Snow and Heat can be either severe or mild along the routes.

Right? And I-80 through Wyoming could be -20F or 100F depending on the time of year. That’s a brutal stretch.

 

[D1dad]

I just bought some Pirelli P7 AS3 plus for my Nissan with 19" wheels. Minus smoking a tire on an Indiana pothole in the 1st 500 miles and having to get it replaced. They're great tires. $795 out the door

 

[FZ1]

I might go with all-season since I’ll be driving on either I-80 or I-40. Falken has better summer compound and does pretty well in light snow due to its proprietary 3D Canyon groves and sipes design. Again, Defender 2 is a big winner on tread longevity and MPG.

FYI Defender 2's are good.......... but....... Highway mpg dropped 10 to 15% vs., the LRR Michelin oems on my 17 Camry. City mpg dropped 0 to -5%. ( Defenders coast better then the LRR.) .02

 

[GI_GRIFF]

Let me know. I have Sentury Touring all-season (ideal for commute).

If you can swing the little higher price the Michelin Defender 2, they will be the best choice BY FAR. However, be sure to have a 4-wheel alignment done at a reputable shop plus have them check out your suspension-ball joints- tie rods and have all that checked for excessive wear and possible replacement if needed first. It would not be smart to put those quality Michelins (or any new tires) on if the alignment and suspension components are out of whack!

 

[Sequoiasoon]

You really need to watch the videos so you can gain some insight. The defender 2, very good tire overall BUT was lacking some in wet weather traction and rode stiffer than much of the competition. I forget what noise was.

The tires on my Accord are discontinued, Pirelli P7 AS+2, I bought for the noise, handling, wear. They have lived up to that. Totally different than than the previous Goodyear WeatherReady which were some of loudest tires I ever had.

You asked for 3 choices. We are trying to help you with comparable options and most likely price point. If you are stuck on just those 3, number each one 1-3 and do a random number generator or toss a dart at the names. Each one of those has positives and negatives and different categories so your particular priority is what matters. I'll give up some life for good wet and dry grip with very low noise and comfortable ride for my highway cruises but those are my priorities. I also run full winter set so snow traction on my 3 season I could care less.

Choice 4 since you commented on first post. Sentury Touring all-season (ideal for commute). If you are happy with them why change?

 

[D1dad]

FYI Defender 2's are good.......... but....... Highway mpg dropped 10 to 15% vs., the LRR Michelin oems on my 17 Camry. City mpg dropped 0 to -5%. ( Defenders coast better then the LRR.) .02

My experience with defenders is about 5 yrs ago. But they were hard as a rock. I still think Michelins last for ever, but so many are enamored by the name, they overlook the shortcomings. I’d take a Continental over Michelin any day. Less money and hits all the marks.