Replacement tires

Catsnipped · Jun 18, 2018

Having run a number of tires in applications from 90% on road all the way to 60% off road, I believe you would be well served by looking into TreadWright tires (TreadWright.com) which are high end full-cap retreads that give you more than your money’s worth. I know others that only buy from them, but admittedly I am a tire snob and so I’ve also been known to get Goodyear MT/R tires when I’ve got the extra cash.

RustyOval · Jun 19, 2018

Ill probably get flamed for this but I tow a 6,300# UVW travel trailer and after much research I run Nexen Roadian HP 275 55 20". This is a heavy load rated tire and is much more stable than the OEM Perillis that came on the Expedition. I inflate them to 50# when I tow. I am on my second set. These can be had at WalMart for $113.30 each and they are a good looking tire to boot.

B-McD · Jun 19, 2018

RustyOval - How do those tire ride/feel when not towing? Since only about 15% of my miles are towing, I need to look at day to day ride and handling since it's my daily driver. Typically the heavier load rated tires ride pretty stiff. Thanks for the info.

cullinan18 · Jun 19, 2018

Here's an engineer guy explaining some tire testing done by AAA.

ManUpOrShutUp · Jun 19, 2018

FisherPete said:
The Michelin LTX M/S2 M+S series have worked well for me. I got mine through Sears for a lot less than the Rire Tack price. I think they're also available in Ford Quick Lanes. I drive in the snow quite a bit and have found these stable, quiet and reliable.

I had a set of these on my last (midsize) SUV and was unimpressed with snow performance. My Expedition came with a new set of Pirelli Scorpion STRs. They were great in the snow, but wore down to 3/32 by 35K. I decided to go back to the Michelins because of the great tread life. They are acceptable in the snow, but compared to the Pirellis they suck. I'll probably go back to the Pirellis when I need a new set since Sam's is so good about prorating for tread life.

rollinstone · Jun 19, 2018

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the LTX M/S2 M+S has been replaced with the Michelin Defender which I've had for the past 5,000+ miles. I live in the wet and snowy Pacific Northwest and they have performed well. Also very quiet.

5x10 · Jun 19, 2018

ManUpOrShutUp said:
I had a set of these on my last (midsize) SUV and was unimpressed with snow performance. My Expedition came with a new set of Pirelli Scorpion STRs. They were great in the snow, but wore down to 3/32 by 35K. I decided to go back to the Michelins because of the great tread life. They are acceptable in the snow, but compared to the Pirellis they suck. I'll probably go back to the Pirellis when I need a new set since Sam's is so good about prorating for tread life.

Yeah, I think my 2016 came with the pirellis and they still ride well at 46k miles
Outside tread is low but mid treads are good

I’m considering buying another set vs Michelin

Adieu · Jun 19, 2018

ManUpOrShutUp said:
I had a set of these on my last (midsize) SUV and was unimpressed with snow performance. My Expedition came with a new set of Pirelli Scorpion STRs. They were great in the snow, but wore down to 3/32 by 35K. I decided to go back to the Michelins because of the great tread life. They are acceptable in the snow, but compared to the Pirellis they suck. I'll probably go back to the Pirellis when I need a new set since Sam's is so good about prorating for tread life.

Pirellis have ALWAYS been about great performance and comfort at the expense of mediocre-to-horrible tread life....

Neilster1 · Jun 20, 2018

I run toyo Open Country AT2's on my `13.. very quiet off-road tire that does well down here in south Florida.

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