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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
Using a tire shine product twice per year isn't going to cause anything with tires. If he was making an argument that using it every week had an impact, that I may buy but twice a year? Its gone in 3 days anyways.

If you have a car that sits outside, after 6 years the tires are going to be dry rotted whether you wear the tread out or not.

Is that quote for the Latitudes or the LTX M/S2?

For tire shine I use a product called Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Gel which I like a lot:

http://www.autogeek.net/piblontigel.html

I don't use spray on tire dressings just because they're messy, I wouldn't be worried about them hurting tires.
I bet you're right about the dry rot on cars stored outside. Luckily that won't be an issue going forward. Do you see a benefit - besides appearance - by using the product you use?

BJ price is for the LTX M/S2. They only have the LATITUDE X-ICE XI2 which is a 40k warranty tire and I don't need snow tires in the DC area.
Here's the link for the prices on all tires BJ's recommends for the RX300:
http://tires.bjs.com/tires/search/?y...&search=Search

Old Aug 4, 2016 | 12:04 PM
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Not really, the only benefit is appearance.

The LTX M/S2 is what I would choose.
Old Aug 4, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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How do the LTX's compare to the Michelin Defenders? I had Defenders on a Corolla and they were awesome.
Old Aug 4, 2016 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jsanders
How do the LTX's compare to the Michelin Defenders? I had Defenders on a Corolla and they were awesome.
The LTX is a crossover/SUV tire. Very different.
Old Aug 5, 2016 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jsanders
How do the LTX's compare to the Michelin Defenders? I had Defenders on a Corolla and they were awesome.
It depends which Defender you're referring to. Defender LTX M/S replaced LTX M/S2 so if you were planning on LTX M/S2 get Defender LTX M/S instead as it's a newer tire.

If you need more of a on-road tire get Premier LTX.
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