Tires for 2009 Tahoe LTZ

[GutsyGecko]

Michelin LTX M/S2 vs General Grabber HTS

What I'm looking for; a quiet highway tire with good treadlife that can handle the occasional decent snow we get in Ohio. The Generals are about $200 cheaper, but I won't complain either way. What do you guys think? Did I miss a contender?

 

[DSparks]

If price isn't an issue..michelin everytime.

 

[robertcope]

I have been a Michelin man for a long time, but I put Firestone Destination LE2s on my Expedition and have been very happy. They were considerably less expensive. We'll see how I'm feeling in 50K miles, I guess, but so far no regrets.

robert

 

[QuietPortage]

The Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor isn't noticeably louder, but has better snow performance, if they make it in that size.

 

[Bgallagher]

Originally Posted By: DSparks
If price isn't an issue..michelin everytime.


It is a good brand but I cannot agree. General tire has really turned around their products and are making some excellent tires at a reasonable price. I would go with the Generals. Good traction and quiet ride

 

[Jimzz]

Originally Posted By: DSparks
If price isn't an issue..michelin everytime.



No... just NO!!!

Buying tires based on the name alone is a good way to over pay and/or get [censored] tires. I had Michelin on my V6 CTS and even with 6 32's left of tire they were horrible. Even in dry they would skip sometimes and this is a non-DI 3.6 so not even 300hp or peddle to the metal driving either.

Put some Cooper RS3-A's on it and SO MUCH BETTER!!! The new Ultra CS5 tires are also very nice. General's RT43 look good and reviews are also coming in nicely. The Kumho's on my 73 Chevy work great. etc...

There are good and bad tires from all major manufactures. Buying just on the name alone is very bad. Research the tire and buy on that, not the manufactures name.

 

[BISCUT]

After solid wet and dry performance and pretty darm good in snow and Ice as well, I am about to put the second set of Bridgestone Alenza's on the 10 Armada in my sig. OE on the 20" wheels was Mich's (i do not recall the model) they were the worst tired I've ever owned. Not great in any fashion and worn in 32k miles. The Alenza's have over 56k. Overall, best SUV tire I've ever owned.

 

[Rand]

OE tires are in a whole other category.. most have design priorities that aren't the owners priorities

its almost unfair to include these tires because the car manufacturer basically spec'ed what the tires should be.


so OE michelins being poor would be toyota's problem.

same thing with the horrid OE kumho's that are out there etc.

Comparing strictly replacement tires I would say michelin's lineup is strong, but there are other very good competing tires out there.

 

[WiskyBadger]

Check out Bridgestone Alenza's. Brother has had them on two different Avalanche's and they've worked great.

 

[Joel_MD]

I have had two sets of LTX M/S2 on my 2007 Ram 2500. Mine are Load Range E so they are 10 ply. I really like the traction of these tires, especially when new. My diesel engine is so torquey that the rear tires tend to break away when the road is wet (in 2wd), but the siping on the new Michelins helps with that. I need to replace my tires before the snow starts flying and intend to get another set of the Michelins.

 

[mrsilv04]

Originally Posted By: DSparks
If price isn't an issue..michelin everytime.


I had a set of Michelin LTX's, and you couldn't get me to buy a second set... even at half the price.

I kept telling myself that it was in my head, and the tires weren't as bad as they were... but the LTX's were truly lousy.

 

[SteveSRT8]

A whole batch of Michelin LTX MS2's in our driveway.

Last at least twice as long as any other brand on our fleet trucks. Actually extremely economical if you drive a lot.

Life altering traction in all kinds of weather...

 

[bepperb]

Had the same choices for my smaller SUV. Went with the Michelin's and am glad. Resistance to wear is amazing, and snow traction is pretty good too.

I think the Generals would have a smoother ride, but unless the cost a lot less that wouldn't be my choice.

 

[glock19]

I had General Grabber AWs on my 4Runner. There were smooth and quiet while doing a great job in rain and up to about 8 inches of snow. I never got the chance to get them in anything deeper than that (not sure how deep it gets in Ohio).

 

[supton]

I didn't like the LTX in snow, but you ought to have more weight on the rear axle than I do, which should help.

 

[NMP]

I have LTX2s on an F150 4x4. Last winter was the worst in 20 years but the tires were fantastic. I hardly used 4WD. I hate the price but the tires are worth it.

I also have them on a Chevy dually that weighs 14,400 loaded. The wear is excellent but I can't make any judgments on snow traction in that application - the truck gets stored every winter.