whiteknight8
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Hey all I need to put new tires on my 2019 Ford Expedition Limited 2WD. I am looking for a good quality, quiet and comfortable riding tire. Any recommendations from you guys used on your expeditions? Thanks
Best quality & ride tires for 2019 Expedition Limited 2WD
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2020FordRaptor
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Michelin CrossClimate2 are the all time best.
ExpyNole
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Michelin. LTX defender will be fine. N
Are these even available in the appropriate tire sizes and load ratings for a Ford Expedition?
Michelin are good tires, and in my experience, perform consistently across its entire life.
However, I think for 275/55/20 the Michelin tires are only load and speed rated around 113T.
The Continental TerrainContact HT is a well reviewed tire and is available in 117H so it has a slightly higher load rating and speed rating. This may be important if someone were planning on towing/trailering or carrying a bit more cargo.
I could have sworn I saw the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate (load range E) tire available in 275/55/20 at some point. While the load range E tires ride a bit rougher (even at the same tire pressure), they will last longer and this particular tire is rated for three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF). This would have been my pick if someone wanted better stability while towing and didn't live in a climate that requires dedicated snow tires.
ExpyNole
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Load range E tires are LT tires and will definitely NOT provide the smoothest ride, due to the load range.
I agree. They are certainly stiffer and heavier - even the highway all season load range E tires.
I would consider them for my particular use case.
TheDoug
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I have the 22 inch wheels and I love my pirelli scorpion 3's. They have worn well and evenly. I like the Michelin defenders as well but what really makes me go back to the pirelli is the extra wheel protection it offers. (Defenders didn't have that)
2020FordRaptor
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Yes they do. Look at tirerack.
techdude99
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How's the noise?
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Only for the 22in wheels, correct? Not for the more popular/common 18in and 20in sizes.
I tow a 4200# TT and had the Michelin Defenders on my Yukon. They ride nice, yet didn't wear very well. Had one set warrantied and then traded for Expedition.
Just replaced the OEM Toyo Open Country at 36K; tire dealer said they would go another 5K. Bought a set of the Continental Terrain Contact and like them so far. Great price too after rebate: $760; Michelins seem overpriced.
3rd Expyowner123
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Had Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S II, loved them, elected you replace at 45,000 miles with 4/32 tread 
remaining.
Replaced with Pirelli Scorpion A/S Plus III.
As mentioned in prior post, the III’s provide rim protection on my 22” wheels. You can get an idea from attached photo (sorry, truck is not washed!). The Pirelli’s are smooth and quiet. I am very happy with the Pirelli Plus III’s.
The Michelin defenders were almost $80 per tire more. While I believe the Defenders would give more useful wear life, just felt they were overpriced.
I owned a gen 3 Expedition with 20” rims. Bought the Cross Contacts. They were less stable towing, and lasted about 35k miles with mostly city driving. They also entrapped more little pebbles in the tread pattern. Otherwise they performed well, including ride comfort and noise. Continental has likely improved design since I owned, perhaps 6 years ago.
remaining.Replaced with Pirelli Scorpion A/S Plus III.
As mentioned in prior post, the III’s provide rim protection on my 22” wheels. You can get an idea from attached photo (sorry, truck is not washed!). The Pirelli’s are smooth and quiet. I am very happy with the Pirelli Plus III’s.
The Michelin defenders were almost $80 per tire more. While I believe the Defenders would give more useful wear life, just felt they were overpriced.
I owned a gen 3 Expedition with 20” rims. Bought the Cross Contacts. They were less stable towing, and lasted about 35k miles with mostly city driving. They also entrapped more little pebbles in the tread pattern. Otherwise they performed well, including ride comfort and noise. Continental has likely improved design since I owned, perhaps 6 years ago.
Rezolution
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Michelin Defender LTX based on a few of the recommendations here. They are a bit louder than the Michelin Primacys that were previously on the car but other than that they are superior in every way. I would never get any other tire unless they stop making them ... I even put a set of them on my wife's car and she has no complaints.
sjwhiteley
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Are they A/T or H/T Continental Terrain Contact? Where'd you get that price of $760?! that's pretty much half price...
Edit: looks like the price is dependent on size and rating. I was looking at 285/60r20 which are E rated, currently for the A/T at 420 bucks a piece!
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frack_the_world
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Michelin defender. End thread.
m3bs
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I had a local tire shop tell me that they would only mount the LTX M/S2, since the Defender has a lower speed rating than OEM. "T" vs "H", or 118 mph vs 130. I seriously doubt that I will ever challenge those limits in the Expedition.
GlennSullivan
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I'm a big fan of the Michelin LTX Defender. Its predecessor, the LTX M/S2 was also a great tire. I've run these on 3 Gen 3 4X4 Expeditions in both Northeast and Southeast climates. The Pirellis are also good tires in Southeast / Non Winter environments, but I think the Michelins win out all around - summer, winter, around town, interstate and towing.
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