Getting ready to go swap out my tires. Out with the original oem Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400’s and in with the new Michelin Premier LTX’s! Wish me luck everyone, I’ll post so instal pics and my thoughts on the difference between the two tires.

 

Original tires waiting to be dismounted.

Fresh Michelin road rubber.

 

Hope you like them. That may be my next tire. I have over 35,000 miles on a set of Pirelli Scorpion. I will never buy them again.

 

Why would you never buy them again? Which version of the Scorpion do you have?

I need to buy a new set of tires for spring/summer and I was planning to go with Scorpion AS Plus 3. The second option is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 but they are a bit pricier and I don't care that much about its performance on ice since I have a dedicated set of winter tires...

 

My tires are the Scorpion verde m+s. the tires are noisy, the rubber is starting to crack and if you jack the car up and spin the tire it appears you can see where the seam of the tread is joined together. My next tire will either be a Michelin or a Toyo Celsius CUV. I have used Toyo before and had really good luck. My son-in-law currently have them on a SUV and Mini Van.

 

Just bought a 2014. The dealer installed two brand new Cooper Discoverer SRX on the back only. The front are same tires except about 4 years old. 2017 date code and tires were last changed according to Carfax in 2018 and about 45-50k miles ago. So fair too guess these are those tires.

Using a US penny to measure, the tires are just covering the top of Lincoln's head. Maybe just past his hair line. And the tread is slightly above the wear bars. According to various website I am either in "ok' to "change soon" range. I am probably going to replace them soon if not immediately. But anyone have experience with Cooper? I have never had Cooper and there are limited reviews on line. And if I change them immediately it would be to just match the new tires on the front hence I am wondering about Cooper Tires.

The alternative would be run these a bit like this and then look for a deal on 4 new Michelin/Goodyear etc in 12-24 months depending on wear. But I don't love that idea.

 

Is your RX Front Wheel Drive? Because if it's AWD than you should get matching front tires very soon. Having mismatched tires on an AWD car can do damage to your transfer case.

I don't know much about Cooper tires, I never tried the brand, but I hear they are OK.

5 years old tires will be slippery in snow, so get new ones before the winter

 

AWD. But my understanding is it is electrically controlled and the car drives predominantly as FWD until slipping so not as huge concern as it is with mechanical systems - maybe that isnt correct though.

Anyway I pulled the trigger and just bought 2 new Cooper's for the front. We will see. As for Coopers - most reviews seem to land in OK land as well. Kind of wished dealer left the bald tires on and I would have swapped all 4 to michelins

 

Go to COSTCO when the Michelin sale is on. I just put a set of CrossClimates on my2013 RX350. They are fantastic in the rain and ride well. The LTX premiers that were on the car went 50,000 and were sliding around. Latitude tours that came on the car barely lasted 39,000.

 

if only installing two new tires, they should always be in the back according to experts and Michelin (never got to check other manufacturers).

 

Any results/opinions on Michelin CrossClimate 2, Defender LTX M/S, and Defender T+H for 3rd gen RX? I am having a hard time making final decision and wish I could try all 3. My 2010 RX350 has 155k miles and it's almost time for tire set #3. I am aware other manufacturers exist however partial to Michelin. The items I have been considering are below. I have been using Consumer Reports, Tirerack, and Michelinman for research.

• CrossClimate 2 - Best handling with much better tread life than CrossClimate 1. Slightly worse MPG than Defenders. I like the idea of tightening up the "comfort" tracking and steering of the 3rd gen RX. Worried if the "V" style tread pattern will pick-up more debris/punctures.
• Defender LTX M/S - Great MPG and tread life. Light truck (and SUV) rated which gives good protection against punctures. I work in commercial property management so often driving around contractor vehicles and every so often on access roads.
• Defender T+H - Great MPG and best tread life. Maybe slightly better handling than LTX M/S.

 

I would say if you lived in the Pacific Northwest and mostly Highway driving the CrossClimate (shines in the rain)

Any Snow or Off Road in your future the Defender LTX (Heavy Duty ready for anything)

All Highway and City conservative conditions the Defender T H (a great city and highway tire)

Just my opinion

I have the LTX's on mine. The only time I hear any tire sound is very slow turns radio off, ac off, in a very quiet environment.

Very happy with the LTX's

 

How is the noise level of your defender ltx m/s cruising highway 70-80 mph?

 

I don't hear anything from the tires at speed.

 

I have about 1500 miles on a new set of cross climates. These are a good choice. They just don’ t even notice if it is raining! Good turn in and feel solid. The noise level is not a problem at all. The Premiers that came off went around 50,000 and Costco claimed they were still ok, however they were like grease on a wet road. I am glad they are no longer made. I will put the defenders on my F150.