Harry Krause wrote:
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Doug Kanter wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus
Goodyear Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is
close to the same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?



What's the real make & model of the car?

Toyota 4Runner V8, auto, part-time 4WD.

I've been amazed with Nokian WR tires on my Tacoma. I got rid of the
original tires, Goodyear all-terrain somethings, because they were
atrocious in snow, and on slippery ramps. The Nokians solved all those
problems. Nice strong sidewalls, too. They don't begin to lose their
balls on sharp curves at interesting speeds.



Unfortunately, there is not a wide variety of tire availability in the
size I need...I found Bridgestones, BFGs, Dunlops, Goodyear, and
Michelins. My local tire guy just called with a good price on the
Michelins, so I ordered a set. They seem to have the highest tread rating.

I tend not to drive at "interesting speeds" in my SUV.

I just purchased some Bridgestones for my SUV, they were rated A A 600.
It was interesting to note that with both Bridgestones and Michelin's
you had to accept a drop in "Temp" rating from A to B to get the 700
wear rating. The temp rating can be a factor if you have a tire that is
slightly under inflated.

I have always heard excellent reports on Michelin's and am glad to see
the Bridgestones had a superb rating.

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Reggie

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