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#5 of 23 Re: Cross Terrains coming up for replacement [wmquan] by sbcooke Nov 25, 2006 (4:52 am)
Replying to: wmquan (Nov 24, 2006 2:19 pm) I did a quick search at tirerack.com and the Yokohama Geolanders came up also. They are supposed to be good too. They are much more affordable, however I am not going to sweat an extra $100 either way vs. getting good tires.   I will have to research the Goodyears, I hadn't thought of those as an option. I have been extremely happy with the Michelin's, however a tire upgrade is an easy change to a vehicle and I have the opportunity with a replacement coming up.   The tread wear on the crossterrain's seems more than I would have expected. Going into winter I am not sure if I want to try to get an extra 10k out of them. Summer, I would probably keep them. Replies to this message: wmquan (Nov 25, 2006 8:38 am)
#6 of 23 Nokian WR's by guyf Nov 25, 2006 (5:31 am)
I've installed Nokian WR's on my XC90 and like them a lot. No hydroplaning in a downpour and while a 4 season, they have the winter tire rating. Since my lease is over next June, I bought these rather than a winter tire to go trough winter and spring. We've had some snow so far and the traction is very good for a 4 season.
#7 of 23 Re: Cross Terrains coming up for replacement [sbcooke] by wmquan Nov 25, 2006 (8:38 am)
Replying to: sbcooke (Nov 25, 2006 4:52 am) If you're researching on Tirerack.com, check out the customer ratings of the Goodyear Fortera SilentArmor. Very positive feedback, and higher scores than the Cross Terrains.   I have seen a number of positive posts on the Geolanders. I understand there are several models of Geolanders out there, so you have to be careful with which one you get.   From postings and reviews I've read, Nokian WR's are the best thing you can buy close to a winter tire, without actually getting a winter tire. Great if you live in climates where it snows enough to worry about it, but not enough to go with dedicated winter tires. There's no free lunch though. The WR's aren't quite as good as true winter tires, and have some compromises for normal driving.
#8 of 23 Re: Cross Terrains coming up for replacement [sbcooke] by mformdx Dec 01, 2006 (11:48 am)
Replying to: sbcooke (Nov 24, 2006 3:53 am) I got a quote at a local store for Bridgestone with uni-t aq II 235/65R17 $500 for all 4 tires. Said Michelin usually lasts around 40K but this new Bridgestone will last till 60K. Not sure if its true or could be just a sales gimmick.
#9 of 23 mileage drop when u switched to new tires ?? by mformdx Dec 01, 2006 (12:48 pm)
For all who switched from the recommended Michelin crossterrain to other tires, did you notice any drop in mileage per gallon ? I believe if the tires are heavier than the crossterrain then you may see a drop. Just curious.
#10 of 23 Re: Cross Terrains coming up for replacement [upstatedoc] by senate Dec 20, 2006 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Nov 24, 2006 4:56 am) Just replaced original Michelins with 37K on them. I have an 04 also. America's Tire store called Michelin while I waited and got me a partial warranty credit of $44 per tire. The tires are supposed to go to 65K. So, with sales tax also credited, I saved about $200 on these expensive tires. Replies to this message: upstatedoc (Dec 21, 2006 10:08 am)
#11 of 23 Re: Cross Terrains coming up for replacement [senate] by upstatedoc Dec 21, 2006 (10:08 am)
Replying to: senate (Dec 20, 2006 6:00 pm) Doh!!!!!! Sorry for the Simpsons reference, I wish I would have known that when I replaced mine w/ only 40K and change on them. I still have the receipt, maybe I still have a chance.
#12 of 23 Some Research by sbcooke Jan 29, 2007 (7:22 pm)
I had a vacation day and I did some tire research. I called around to get prices on cross terrains, called michelin regarding the warranty and then visited the local tire place.   General price is about $200 tax/installed per tire. I think I can do about $190 with shipping and the extra charge for installing non shop tires if I order online.   Michelin said that they typically didn't provide warranty on OEM tires...as the consumer doesn't "pick" them, but they rather just come with the car? I negiotiated slightly and got the woman to agree to "see what she could do". If honored, I would get about 50% back on the cost per tire, as long as the wear is even. My part is that I have to get a shop willing to ship the tires back for inspection, etc. (like they inpsect thousands of tires being returns each day/week...).   So I drove the local shop. They would order the tires, but the would not process the warranty claim. They also told me that they think the tread wear warranties were created by the marketing department and no SUV tires really make it past 40K. Also that it is very difficult to get warranty coverage...which in my opinion is partly because OEM are not covered (which makes no sense to me)...and then when you get a used car, as people flip cars sub 80k these days...no one actually collects.   While there I asked them to measure my current tread depth. My front treads are 6/32" and rears are 4/32 outer and 5/32" inner. They guy at the shop said they are at the legal limit in the back, but fine and should last through the spring...I should probably get new ones when it is time for my next rotation.   He recommended the Bridgestone Dueler Alenza. I have to see what a Michelin dealer can do.
#13 of 23 New Tires! by sbcooke Feb 25, 2007 (11:28 am)
So after all my research, checking with Michelin, driving out to Sears last weekend to line up the deal and warranty claim ahead of time, I got new tires.   I went with the Michelin Cross Terrains again. 35K miles on the OEM, they gave me 35% credit which worked out to about $64 per tire.   I learned or was at least told that the OEM tires are typically softer than the tires that are sold off the shelf, so that was another factor in the tread wear warranty not being honored on factory installed tires.   Either way, with some effort I was able to get new shoes with a good credit. I opted out of the $18 per tire "road hazard protection plan". The whole thing worked out to be $620 out the door. Down from price quotes of ~$850-1000. The guy at Sears was extremely helpful and even gave me a Michelin Man Bobble-Head he had left over from a promotion a while back. Replies to this message: mecheng1 (Feb 26, 2007 6:58 am)
#14 of 23 Re: New Tires! [sbcooke] by mecheng1 Feb 26, 2007 (6:58 am)
Replying to: sbcooke (Feb 25, 2007 11:28 am) Sounds like you got a good deal.   Goodyears came OEM on my 01 MDX and I switched to Cross Terrains after 45k miles. In the 15k since, I have lost one (possibly two) of these expensive babys to sidewall bubbles caused by "impact fractures". First of all, I always refuse to buy the road hazard insurance, and I am way ahead in $$ over the years (maybe I've been lucky). I have purchased over 40 Michelins over the years and the corporate office was quick to get back to me when I complained about the first "bubble". They insisted that the bubble was caused by an "impact fracture" (implying that I hit a pothole too hard) and offered no assistance with replacing the tire.   Are these all terrain tires as they are marketed? Do they really belong on SUVs if they cannot take hits from potholes? (If I had hit a hole that had bent the wheel - that would be another matter) Are they pushing us to buy the $18 per tire insurance?   I like the performance of the Cross Terrains and ordinarily would not look beyond Michelins - but I don't think the Cross Terrains are up to challenge of the MDX. [However, I still have them on my vehicle]

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