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Maryland doesn't get that much snow on a regular basis, though this year was an exception, so I always opt for all-weather tires. I've run every car I've owned in the past 43 years on Michelins and always got great wear (80K on one set!), good performance for handling and rain, with acceptable performance (don't do anything stupid and keep your eyes open) in snow.
I'm looking to re-shoe (265/50/20) the DD in the coming weeks and almost died when I priced out the Michelin Latitudes ($1100 a set delivered from TireRack) compared to Goodyear Forteras at about $600, delivered.
My 40-plus years on Michelins should make it an easy decision, but the price . . . We'll see.

 

I guess I need to update my posting. Always meant to update this, sorry for the delay.

I ended up buying the Firestone Destination LE2 tires. Wisconsin has had quite the snowy winter....good lord it just won't stop here. Anyways, I couldn't be happier with the LE2 tires. They provide excellent traction in the snow and ice. It's like night and day from my Michelin Latitude tires. The price was right too 1050 all installed, plus the lifetime alignment BS.

I'll update again in the summer for gas mileage and such. I'm sure the wet traction will kick **** like the snow traction does.

 

Goodyear 285 50 R20......


STOCK....


Just installed a set of Goodyear GT II 285 50 R20 tires (not new) to see how I liked the look of the filling of the wheel wells, handling by brand and model in snow and rain, and also how they handled height for a little more clearance for up front and if I will still be getting the leveling kit from Rocky Offroad that's 1.75". I should have taken a pic of how much wider they are because that's a huge difference. From what I saw they are about 1/2" taller and at least 1/2" wider if not more. There is about a thumbs worth of clearance lock to lock up front in relation to the wheel well liner.

 

Agree. Pulling a horse box out of mud was easy. They do make some noise when used, but the depth of the tread and spacing allows excellent grip. Have used these all year and they are fine on hot roads too. Wear is not bad at all.

 

Same here. May need this in a year or so.

 

after a ton of research, which included Tire Rack and getting others opinions on this forum, I went with Yokohama Parada Spec-X and I could not be happier! The Northeast has been pounded this year with snow...seems like every week we got 6+ inches of snow...not once did I get stuck or even fishtail. I would recommend them to anyone.

 

Ha, I TRY to fishtail! Lousy traction control and awesome awd prevent my fun. 😁

 

I can tell ya after having lots of snow here in NY along with the pot holes, the Goodyear's are horrible. They have belts inside which have shifted because of the potholes. The size is absolutely perfect and it is exactly 2 sizes bigger than stock and I have received many compliments in the looks of the size. I will be chucking them soon and going with Continentals Cross Contact LX20......if anyone has feedback or reviews on them please share.

 

If you look at the tread face of the tire, does it look like an "S" shape -- that is a sure sign of a broken belt (although I am not sure that belts actually break when incased in rubber). Do you have irregular wear on the tires? Does your tire shimmy? It could be you lost a wheel weight or need an alignment -- with AWD/4WD you align rear as well as front.


It just seems odd and seems like something that would be covered under the tire warranty as well.