My 2012 Ford Fusion has Michelin Defender T&H on it, P225/50R17
I have just over 75k miles on them. I rotate about every 7,500 miles or so. They have about 5/32" tread left.
I have been super happy with these tires. I had them put on September of 2017.
So, I don't need new tires yet. Based on the miles that we put on this car, I'm thinking maybe this fall or winter?
Given inflation and shortages of so many things (rumors of a rubber shortage) and some decent rebates right now...I'm thinking of buying four new tires and storing them in my barn until I need them.
Thoughts on that?
Also, what to buy?
I bought these based on Consumer Reports recommendation and have been pleased.
Snow is not a concern.
Current CR ratings are:
General Altimax RT43
Michelin Defender T&H
Continental True Contact Tour
Falken Sincera
Nexen Aria AH7
Yokahama Avid Ascend
One other thing that is important to me is where they are made. I believe that my Michelins were made in SC.
My future son-in-law just purchased a set of the Generals for his Civic and has been really happy with them. My only hesitation there is that they are made in Mexico. Not a total deal breaker to me if they were the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I would prefer to go with something made in the U.S.
Curious what everyone's thoughts are on all of this?
TIA
I have just over 75k miles on them. I rotate about every 7,500 miles or so. They have about 5/32" tread left.
I have been super happy with these tires. I had them put on September of 2017.
So, I don't need new tires yet. Based on the miles that we put on this car, I'm thinking maybe this fall or winter?
Given inflation and shortages of so many things (rumors of a rubber shortage) and some decent rebates right now...I'm thinking of buying four new tires and storing them in my barn until I need them.
Thoughts on that?
Also, what to buy?
I bought these based on Consumer Reports recommendation and have been pleased.
Snow is not a concern.
Current CR ratings are:
General Altimax RT43
Michelin Defender T&H
Continental True Contact Tour
Falken Sincera
Nexen Aria AH7
Yokahama Avid Ascend
One other thing that is important to me is where they are made. I believe that my Michelins were made in SC.
My future son-in-law just purchased a set of the Generals for his Civic and has been really happy with them. My only hesitation there is that they are made in Mexico. Not a total deal breaker to me if they were the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I would prefer to go with something made in the U.S.
Curious what everyone's thoughts are on all of this?
TIA