Thanks, I'll take a look at those too.michelin MXV4.
Thank you for the great level of detail - this is what I'm looking for! I do hit 90mph ocassionally and certainly hit and ride @80mph relatively frequently so I'm not sure it's the PERFECT tire for me. Outside of that, they seem near perfect though. TireRack has a set of 4 going for $704.00, but after the mail-in rebate, $634.00. The Conti Extreme Contact DWS' are going for $568. Kumho Ecsta 4X is another option at only $436.I have the mxv4's on my '07 OBXT and couldn't be happier. Here are a list of pros and cons:
Pros:
- Quietest tires I've owned
- Good grip in snow (For all-seasons)
- Peformed phenomenally in standing water on the freeway near Seattle, no hydroplaning
- Driven off-road several times, nary a problem
- COMFORT!!!
- Very good tire wear, assuming you rotate, align,
Cons:
- With comfort comes weak sidewalls (at speeds of 90+). If you stay in the 50 - 75 MPH range, you will have no problems whatsoever.
- Mudding in the mountains is quite tough without lugs on the tread.
Simply put, if you are at high speeds (80+) a lot, you may want a sportier tread design. Even at lower speeds (40 - 80 mph) on HARD turns, you will notice sidewall flex. But if comfort and all around grip is your main gripe, this is definitely the tire for you. I'm not sure what they're selling for recently, but I would pay top dollar for these, hands down.
Thanks! Does anybody have experience with the Kumho's?The MXV4 is highway cruising tire. Quiet, comfortable, great in wet, acceptable in dry, tolerable in snow.
My folks had the V rated version on their 06 OBXT, and they wore faster than mine have...but it was a different tire size, speed rating, and vehicle application. Performance reviews between my dad and myself were the same though.
The DWS are good tires, but seem to have mixed longevity reviews. They would be on my short list as well.
I have the Kumho's on my SUV - don't like them noisy and don't seem to wear good. The Sequoia comes with the Michelin's on it from Toyota.
My '08 XT came with Bridgestone's.I really can't see any of the standard brand options being anyworse than the stock continentals. Not doing that again.