Does anyone have experience with Open Range HTS tires from Les Schwab? They have an 80,000 mile rating.

 

Just bought a used 2013 RX450H with 112,000 miles, got it inspected and the shop told me to replace the tires before the winter. On a separate note, I had to replace the in cabin filter and engine air filter and noticed my a/c was much more effective afterwards! But getting back to the tires, I started looking around and was reading about tires for hybrids needing stiffer sidewalls and low rolling resistance, wasn't sure though if this applied to SUV's with AWD. Anybody have any experience with 235/55/19 Continental CrossContact LX25 with EcoPlus or other recommendations? The Yokohama Geolander is much cheaper, anyone have any experience with them?

 

The Continental CrossContact LX25 is a great choice for these vehicles. I installed a set on my wife's 2015 RX350 in August 2022 and they continue to perform extremely well (now at 22,000 miles).

 

New to this forum. Just put my fourth set of Michelins on my 2015 RX350. This vehicle has 148k miles on the ODO. Michelins were OEM when I received the car 10 years ago. Within 30 miles, I got the dreaded flashing TPMS warning light. Since we had just started on a long trip, I decided to address it on our return since I considered it an “up” gripe. Took it to Discount Tire today and they replaced all 4 TPMS sensors. One had failed and it was only a matter of time before the other three bit the dust. DT only charged me for parts and no labor. System worked perfectly when I drove away 30 minutes later.

Tires: Michelin Defender 2
Size: 235/55-R19
Warranty: 80K miles
Cost: $1036.00 out the door. Added DT’s certificates for replacement, repair, & return.
Performance: Very smooth tire. Took it on 1000 mile trip and they performed beautifully. Quiet, responsive, and smooth. Handled all highways & mountain roads with ease.

 

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Is yours an AWD? Which part of the country are you located?
So I'm still stuck in the process of deciding on replacements (plus sensors -- ours have lasted 14 years!) for our Mich Latitude Tour HPs on '10 RX AWD. Definitely need them this year as they are near the wear-bars. Will be purchasing at local Costco (don't get me started on the independent tire shops around here). The Defender 2 has also now arrived at the top of my list. Son just recently bought a set for his '11 CRV and quite likes them ..'smooth, like riding on glass"!
However, they are just "H" speed rated, but they are still high load.
Not much data on Winter usage though.

 

Hello,

I live in Virginia and we generally have mild winters. Our Lexus is FWD. you may want to consider Michelin’s Cross Trex if snow figured into your decision making process. Good tire, but not the best in my mind for my situation. It was recommended but I decided to go with the Defender 2 as it fit my usage profile better. I put my first set if Michelins on 30 years ago and I will never go back. They are consistently better than anything else I’ve tried. Our OEM TPMS lasted 10 years. You might consider replacing yours if they’re over six years old. Good luck with your hunt. FYI, I’m a Discount Tire fan. Best service and guarantee in the business. You have 30 days to swap out you tires if you don’t like them for another brand. Michelin also offers 60 on their tires.

 

Thanks, but unfortunately no Discount nor TireRack here in Canada PNW. Mild winters here too, but occasional snow and black ice (in which we no longer participate in).
AWD RX handles crappy roads ok, but of course is useless if the tires can't stop the inertial mass. I wonder if being a lighter FWD car makes much of a difference in tire selection??

Yes, I know the TPMS sensors are due for replacement. And they will be when new tires are installed

The Latitudes have been acceptable tires for the first 30k of their lives -- fabulous on dry pavement, not bad on wet. But they became somewhat noisy, and never were any good on any hint of ice.
My main decision this time around is between getting them again or the D2s. The D2s are newer tech and critical reviewers rate them considerably higher than the older tech Latitudes across the A/S features spectrum.
But then again the D2s are "H" rated BB and of lighter weight than the "V" rated AA Latitudes.
However, Michelin will allow one speed rating lower on these tires for this vehicle. So I guess they're confident of the D2s' safety limitations.


Update:
Replaced the Latitudes with Defender2. Interestingly, over these last couple weeks the front Lats began peeling and chunks of tread disappeared! I began to wonder if the tires would even make it to the install appointment.
Anyway, the D2s are way better than the Lats. Smoother and quieter. Too early to say how they will perform in the odd snowfall or ice patch coming up.
Even though the car tracks well, still getting the steering aligned later in the week.

Tpms sensors were also replaced due to aging (14 years on the originals!). The new Dill 7007HP Redi-sensors went in ez pz -- the car took them right away.

Update redux:
Had an alignment done.
Even with hitting lotsa potholes in our district roads over this last year, there was no apparent suspension damage or major issues.
The only 'issue' the shop found was that PS camber was out by just 1 degree (compared to the DS).
They performed a 'gotcha clause' and installed a (pricey) AM cam-bolt to correct that amount of difference -- yep, got hosed

Also, after riding on the D2's for a couple weeks, the feel is definitely more harsh than with the previous Lats (even when they were new). I can feel more road now.
Of course some of that will have to do with the so-called Sport suspension that came with the vehicle -- it's just that the D2's seem to accentuate any rough road annoyance.

Update redux 2: the D2s are also noisier too on old road surface (blacktop) that's been chip sealed (exposed aggregate).
I'm wondering if lowering the psi a tad may help out..

 

I've been averaging 50k on my tires and have had Michelin Latitude and Bridgestone Defenders. To be honest, I didn't notice much difference between the two. I'm in the mountains of New Hampshire so I need good handling in the snow. It's been four years since my last set. I'm looking at those two as well as the Michelin Cross-Climate (Michelin CrossClimate2 tires for All-Season | Costco Tires). Any thoughts?

 

Maybe a Michelin CC2 if there's a potential that you will be encountering quite a bit of snow and ice.
Otherwise, maybe look to a dedicated winter tire like Blizzak.
That type would be your most dependable bet.
Then switch to something less aggressive for the Summer.

Consumer Reports or Tire Rack may also help you in your decision.

 

CC2 have been absolutely amazing for us in Utah snow as well as Southern Utah deserts.

 

I'm buying a 2015 RX 350 with 150,000 miles. FWD. South Florida. Tires on it now are Salun Inspire 235 / 55R19. Rear tires are not very worn -- maybe 10,000 miles on them. Front tires are worn. Owner says he'll deduct the price of new front tires from the price I pay (super nice guy and I got a great deal on the price). I have a customer who owns a tire wholesale company in my area and he'll get tires for me at cost. He says putting better tires on the front and leaving the Saluns on the back is perfectly fine -- he sees zero need to replace the rear tires in order to keep all four tires the same brand/model.

He says the Salun's are what he calls "tier 4" and he suggests I get "tier 2." Yet to get prices.

The car apparently came with Michelin and I think when I replaced the tired on my 2010 ES 350 eight months ago we went with Micheline Defender 2, which I'm thinking of asking him for a quote for this set of two tires. But, again, it seems "cheap" and "superb" won't blend well.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

 

Always install matching tires on all four corners for the safest handling and the best ride quality on any vehicle. Do not mix and match tire tread patterns even for the same tire brand.

I personally would go for new set of Michelin brand tires on all four corners; however if your budget is not ready for better brand name tires then go for new cheaper "matching" tires.

 

What type of pavement do you see at highway speeds? Do they remain quiet at highway speeds, many of the reviews I've read on Tire Rack indicate noise, but I think it depends on pavement.

 

So, I've now had the D2 on our 2010 AWD for almost 1 month now.
Not a lot of distance on them yet, but I am finding that even though they track and stop well, they are bit noisier and somewhat harsher riding than the OEM Latitude Tour HP 101V that they replaced.
This is most noticeable on road cracks/seams and exposed aggregate (chip seal) highway pavement.
We'll see what Winter also brings.

In order to recommend these tires for this vehicle Michelin beefed up the tire to XL and higher load rating of 105H -- therefore much stiffer sidewalls along with its lower speed rating.

CC2 were also part of my selection decision. But they too are high load rated along with way more aggressive tread (which isn't as useful to us here).
As well, so much new data reports noise issues and hits to fuel consumption with the CC2's.

Fuel consumption numbers have remained the same with these D2's.

Hope that info helps in your decision.

 

Anybody put 255/55/R18's on stock OEM 18" wheels? If so any issues? Do I have to have spacers?