Michelin Tires

The time has come to replace the tires on my 03 Eddie Bauer.

I was looking at Michelin tires and saw the LTX which everyone always has
nice things to say about and the Cross Terrain as well. The Cross Terrain
were about $20 a tire more and the attendant said they have a smoother ride.

What is the opinion here on these tires?

For background, I live in Southern CA. Drive streets and freeways. No
off-road, no snow, etc. So what I really want is a smooth ride.

Feedback welcome!

You might also take a look at Goodyear Fortera Silent Armour

http://www.goodyearfortera.com/goody...html/index.jsp

Had a set of the Michelin LTX/M&S, but when they finally wore out
decided to give the Fortera a try.

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:22:24 -0800, "Gummy Mummy"
> wrote:

>The time has come to replace the tires on my 03 Eddie Bauer.
>
>I was looking at Michelin tires and saw the LTX which everyone always has
>nice things to say about and the Cross Terrain as well. The Cross Terrain
>were about $20 a tire more and the attendant said they have a smoother ride.
>
>What is the opinion here on these tires?
>
>For background, I live in Southern CA. Drive streets and freeways. No
>off-road, no snow, etc. So what I really want is a smooth ride.
>
>Feedback welcome!
>

What's the price like.

"Fred 2" > wrote in message
news
>
> You might also take a look at Goodyear Fortera Silent Armour
>
> http://www.goodyearfortera.com/goody...html/index.jsp
>
> Had a set of the Michelin LTX/M&S, but when they finally wore out
> decided to give the Fortera a try.
>
> On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:22:24 -0800, "Gummy Mummy"
> > wrote:
>
>>The time has come to replace the tires on my 03 Eddie Bauer.
>>
>>I was looking at Michelin tires and saw the LTX which everyone always has
>>nice things to say about and the Cross Terrain as well. The Cross Terrain
>>were about $20 a tire more and the attendant said they have a smoother
>>ride.
>>
>>What is the opinion here on these tires?
>>
>>For background, I live in Southern CA. Drive streets and freeways. No
>>off-road, no snow, etc. So what I really want is a smooth ride.
>>
>>Feedback welcome!
>>

$150.00 for 235/75R15. However, as I recall the EB uses a larger tire
and rim...so...

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 07:19:08 -0800, "Gummy Mummy"
> wrote:

>What's the price like.
>
>"Fred 2" > wrote in message
>news
>>
>> You might also take a look at Goodyear Fortera Silent Armour
>>
>> http://www.goodyearfortera.com/goody...html/index.jsp
>>
>> Had a set of the Michelin LTX/M&S, but when they finally wore out
>> decided to give the Fortera a try.
>>
>> On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:22:24 -0800, "Gummy Mummy"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>The time has come to replace the tires on my 03 Eddie Bauer.
>>>
>>>I was looking at Michelin tires and saw the LTX which everyone always has
>>>nice things to say about and the Cross Terrain as well. The Cross Terrain
>>>were about $20 a tire more and the attendant said they have a smoother
>>>ride.
>>>
>>>What is the opinion here on these tires?
>>>
>>>For background, I live in Southern CA. Drive streets and freeways. No
>>>off-road, no snow, etc. So what I really want is a smooth ride.
>>>
>>>Feedback welcome!
>>>
>

I bought a set of the Forteras's in July 2005 for my wife's '98 XLT and I
think they're great. Much smoother than the UNI Laredo's they replaced.
Those Laredos were the Firestone replacements. They weren't smooth tires but
I got 80 grand out of them before the tread wore down.

I found an Internet price at Tire Kingdom for $120 for the Forteras and took
it to the local Goodyear shop here in South Carolina because I needed a few
other maintenance items done. They matched the price and I got them for $120
each installed with lifetime balance and rotation.

Damn fine tire so far with about 8K on them.


"Fred 2" > wrote in message
news
>
> You might also take a look at Goodyear Fortera Silent Armour
>
> http://www.goodyearfortera.com/goody...html/index.jsp
>
> Had a set of the Michelin LTX/M&S, but when they finally wore out
> decided to give the Fortera a try.
>
> On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:22:24 -0800, "Gummy Mummy"
> > wrote:
>
>>The time has come to replace the tires on my 03 Eddie Bauer.
>>
>>I was looking at Michelin tires and saw the LTX which everyone always has
>>nice things to say about and the Cross Terrain as well. The Cross Terrain
>>were about $20 a tire more and the attendant said they have a smoother
>>ride.
>>
>>What is the opinion here on these tires?
>>
>>For background, I live in Southern CA. Drive streets and freeways. No
>>off-road, no snow, etc. So what I really want is a smooth ride.
>>
>>Feedback welcome!
>>

I had the LTX/MS on my '99 and have the Cross Terrains on my '03. The Cross
Terrains are quieter and have better traction in both rain and snow
conditions IMO. My 03 has 30K miles and the Cross Terrains have lots of
miles left. They wear evenly with no alignment or balancing - I only rotate
them every 10K or so.

Dick O'Keefe


"Gummy Mummy" > wrote in message
...
> The time has come to replace the tires on my 03 Eddie Bauer.
>
> I was looking at Michelin tires and saw the LTX which everyone always has
> nice things to say about and the Cross Terrain as well. The Cross Terrain
> were about $20 a tire more and the attendant said they have a smoother
> ride.
>
> What is the opinion here on these tires?
>
> For background, I live in Southern CA. Drive streets and freeways. No
> off-road, no snow, etc. So what I really want is a smooth ride.
>
> Feedback welcome!
>

I have had LTX M/S tires on my '95 explorer since '97, live in So. Cal. and
recommend them highly.
They wear like iron and have a comfortable ride. I'm on my second set!
If you desire a smooth ride, replace shocks with Monroe Sensa-Trak or Monroe
Reflex to complement your tires....it makes a huge difference.




"Gummy Mummy" > wrote in message
...
> The time has come to replace the tires on my 03 Eddie Bauer.
>
> I was looking at Michelin tires and saw the LTX which everyone always has
> nice things to say about and the Cross Terrain as well. The Cross Terrain
> were about $20 a tire more and the attendant said they have a smoother
> ride.
>
> What is the opinion here on these tires?
>
> For background, I live in Southern CA. Drive streets and freeways. No
> off-road, no snow, etc. So what I really want is a smooth ride.
>
> Feedback welcome!
>

> I was looking at Michelin tires and saw the LTX which everyone always has
> nice things to say about and the Cross Terrain as well. The Cross Terrain
> were about $20 a tire more and the attendant said they have a smoother
> ride.
>
> For background, I live in Southern CA. Drive streets and freeways. No
> off-road, no snow, etc. So what I really want is a smooth ride.

The X Terrain are better than LTX for smooth roads. I have just replaced my
first set of Cross Terrains with a second set, both were from Costco. I
rarely go off road, but they are great in Long Island snow. They are quiet
on smooth roads. Needless to say, I think they are great.