Best Tires when I get rid of the run-flats
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From: Swampscott, MA
GL 450
Best Tires when I get rid of the run-flats??
I live in New England. Just wondering what the best all season 20" tires would be when it's time to make the switch. Don't care too much about expense. I'm always on the road, and don't tow.
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Last edited by rickgi; Aug 18, 2012 at 09:09 AM. Reason: addition
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From: Monterey, CA
'97 E320
Not sure what size and if you want a performance-oriented tire, but the best all-around all season truck/suv tire currently out is the Michelin LTX M/S2
If you need a bit more aggressive all-terrain type tire that is still fairly comfortable, then the Michelin LTX AT2.
With either, make sure you get a standard load tire and not an LR-D or LR-E or your ride & fuel economy will suffer due to increased unsprung weight & stiffer sidewalls.
There are better values out there and more aggressive tires, but these are the best street friendly & snow capable tires available IMO
Other honorable mentions I would recommend are include:
Bridgestone Dueler Alenza
Yokohama YK-something (I forget the number)
Michelin Latitude Tour HP
Hankook Dynapro ATM (my favorite all terrain - aggressive tread with softer sidewalls)
Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor (all terrain with okay ride & excellent snow traction)
Cooper Zeon LTZ (fantastic all terrain, but rides pretty rough)
If you need a bit more aggressive all-terrain type tire that is still fairly comfortable, then the Michelin LTX AT2.
With either, make sure you get a standard load tire and not an LR-D or LR-E or your ride & fuel economy will suffer due to increased unsprung weight & stiffer sidewalls.
There are better values out there and more aggressive tires, but these are the best street friendly & snow capable tires available IMO
Other honorable mentions I would recommend are include:
Bridgestone Dueler Alenza
Yokohama YK-something (I forget the number)
Michelin Latitude Tour HP
Hankook Dynapro ATM (my favorite all terrain - aggressive tread with softer sidewalls)
Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor (all terrain with okay ride & excellent snow traction)
Cooper Zeon LTZ (fantastic all terrain, but rides pretty rough)
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2011 GL450, '06 R500 traded, '08 ML350 sold
