Im getting 20-inch wheels later this year when the tires o the stock 18s wear out. Both the Goodyear and the Kumho were stock on 20-inch DDs.
I've read some bad reviews here on the Kumhos but haven't seen anything about the Goodyears.
Pro and cons from uses?

 

The Fortera is far from Goodyear's best tire, but it blows away the Kumhos. Kumho makes cheap tires, and they are just that. The Fortera is a very average tire, and while not bad, if you can afford more there are many other options out there to choose from.

 

Just noticed that you are in Arnold MD. It's a little bit of a hike, but the most reputable tire dealer in the DC area (and likely all of MD) is Radial Tire in Silver Spring. They are efficient, have good prices, and stand behind every sale. They are also involved with lots of local racing clubs. Best of all they won't sell you junk unless you insist.

I've been going there for more than 35 years even when I've lived out of town. And no, I'm not related to them :-)

 

I ran the Yokahama Parada Spex X in 265/50/20 and 305/40/22 on my 08 Durango. Best tires I have ever owned, Ride, wear, no noise, great balance. The 22's were summer and the 20's were winter. Best $160 tire out there.

 

Don't waist your time with either of those tires. Love the Bridgestone Dueler tires, Had them on both of my last two SUV's, Expedition and Tahoe and never had a problem. Someday when my stockers wear out that what I will be going with.

 

My 13 came with forteras and a kuhmo spare. lol

 

I'm pretty impressed with the stock 20" Forteras on my D. This is coming from a guy that had Bridgestone Potenza Pole Positions on a 02 Maxima previously. I like a nice handling automobile.

The Goodyears hold in the corners far better than anything this size has a right to, and my AWD v6 model has done very well in its first Wisconsin winter. Great traction on ice. Handles snow well, unless trying to do a start from a dead stop in snow deeper than the front air dam.

I'm at about 20,000 miles and I'd say the wear is maybe a little more than 50%. My guess is that I'll get around 30 to 35,000 miles on these.

Steve

 

Fortera's + AWD were awesome in the snowy big bear mountains. I was probably the only one on the mountain without chains in 2+ inches of snow. Ya an R/T to boot. I got the rears to spin a bit a few times from a stop in the dry (turning TC off) but in rain and snow, they are sure footed.

 

when i replaced the stock kumo at 25k i put on the fortura. i loved them. i have lots of snow here and never had any issues with them.

 

Arnold, man I am in glen Burnie. Probably passed by each other, i have goodyear forteras, good tire, liked the stock 18" Michelins better, but i am happy with the forteras.