Need replacement 18in tire reccomendations

[jcl_cls01]

Has anyone had the chance to get their 18in tires replaced? I have 20k miles on my set and the fronts need replacement already. The alignment has contributed to the wear too. Also, here in Texas, the ground is so hot that the heat also contributed to the agressive wear also. I wouldn't get the Goodyear OEM one's since they wore out too quick. Was thinking about either Michelin's, BF Goodrich, or Yokohamas. Thoughts?

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[Shreve T]

In the same boat.. I have 20's and they're just about shot @ 29k...

[kkreit01]

My OEM SRAs were replaced under warranty. I went with Wrangler Silent Armors. They have been very good thus far. You will lose MPG though -- as they are a lot heavier, and more rolling resistance than SRAs. They have the mountain snowflake for "severe snow rating". Do you want an AT or HT tire? Grabber HTS or Michelin LTX MS/2 would be great. I'd stay clear of the BFG Long Trails. Those are the old design, and don't rate very well. The new Long Trail Tours are good, but I don't think they come in our size. For ATs, try Revo 2, Destination AT, or Michelin LTX AT 2.

[kjbad]

Car tires or truck tires? My Sebring has BFG Turanzas that lasted to 60K, and I drive constantly between Phoenix and West Texas. They seem to handle the heat just fine.

[kkreit01]

Turanzas are Bridgestone.

[kjbad]

I thought about that the moment I got back to my car, LOL. Bridgestone, not BFG. I have seen some of the Aspens/Durangos with Bridgestone Duelers on them, but I don't know if they're any good or just the Discount Tire Manager's Special.

[jcl_cls01]

I'm not getting anything Bridgestone or Firestone related since the Ford Explorer's flipping years ago with those brand of tires. I would like to keep the luxury ride while having a longer tire life.

[jimhild]

We have almost 49,000 miles on our 2007 with the 20" tires. Starting to wear on the edges and will need to be replaced within about 5,000 miles. I am looking for suggestions also.
Thanks,

[valleybill55@aol.com]

just turned 32xxx on my 08 aspen have 20 in goodyears no problems i rotate the tires ever other oil change.

[15951a\]

Tirerack.com has the following tires in 265/60R18, arranged in order of user ratings:

1. Michelin LTX M/S2 (Highway All-Season)
2. Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2 (On-/Off-Road All-Terrain)
3. Firestone Destination A/T (On-/Off-Road All-Terrain)
4. Michelin LTX A/T 2 (On-/Off-Road All-Terrain)
5. Michelin Latitude Tour (Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season)
6. General Grabber HTS (Highway All-Season)
7. Goodyear Fortera TripleTred (Highway All-Season)
8. Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor (On-/Off-Road All-Terrain)
9. Pirelli Scorpion ATR (On-/Off-Road All-Terrain)
10. Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza (Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season)

All are user-rated at least 8.3/10 overall. The Firestone's appear to be the best deal at $156/each as of today (6/20/2010).

For the 20" wheels in stock size 265/50R20, tirerack's user ratings are highest for the following as of the same date:

1. General Grabber UHP (Street/Sport Truck Summer)
2. Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza (Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season)
3. Yokohama ADVAN S.T. (Street/Sport Truck Summer)
4. Firestone Destination LE (Highway All-Season)
5. Michelin Latitude Tour HP (Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season)
6. Goodyear Fortera HL Edition (Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season)
7. Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 (Street/Sport Truck All-Season)
8. Goodyear Wrangler SR-A (Highway All-Season) -- OEM tire
9. Goodyear Eagle RS-A (High Performance All-Season)
10. Bridgestone Dueler H/P 92A (Highway All-Season)

Of this group, the Kumhos are almost impossibly cheap at $107/each. However, they will wear quickly.