I installed the Cross Climate 2 on my 2022 Honda Ridgeline and loved it. They were very quiet, cornered well and have outstanding traction in snow. I will not hesitate to buy for my new RX if Michelin makes my 21” size. I talked to a friend who has worked at Discount Tire for many years and he says that multiple manufacturers are working on all season and winter tires in the 21” sizes. Fingers crossed, hide your wallet.

I for one am hoping that Nokian will get on it and start producing their excellent WRG4 SUV all weathers in Lexus sizes. Got/hads lots of them and their Nordmans and they are a great match for all but true winter locales.

Tried to get the tires on my new 350h set up with a certificate from Discount Tire to cover damages but the Bridgestone tire is not in their system.

What does this mean and why might I want to do this?

@Daryll40 https://www.discounttire.com/custome...e/certificates

Ok, thanks. I'm generally not a fan of warranties and repair contracts on things. I believe that if you avoid them, over a lifetime you'll be way ahead despite the occasional cost for a blown tire or refrigerator repair. So how much do these cost, per tire?

The web says $10 to $100 per tire. I would imagine a 21" would be at the top end. I can tell you that up here KalTire provides the same coverage for free if you buy there.

Free is good. The tire is probably about $300 so $100 is 1/3. Not a good value.

Discount Tire wanted $80 a tire for hazard protection on the 19” Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires I recently got for my Golf R. It was 1/3 of the tire cost, I took a hard pass.

Is it okay to use studded tires on at RX500h? I don't see any warnings in the manual against it, but figured I'd check....assuming I can find some that fit in the first place!

I am a fan of Discount Tire warranties. I have used many times for nails and screws in my tires. They also rotate for free.

I got the Michelins as well but will definitely need something more robust for snow season...looking at the tread pattern this is not something I want to be using in snow.

Lucky you, I couldn't find any Prem + 350h's in my color that had 19", only the 21's for an extra $1600.00 I'm happy with the 21's but I'm sure the 19's ride a little softer and you save the extra $ initially and have more option for replacement and or winter tires.