QuestionQUESTION: Looking to replace the OEM Hankooks on my FWD 2007 Ford Edge P235/65/17; I live in Wisconsin, & need all-season traction. The tires I am considering are:
1) Michelin Cross Terrain
2) Goodyear Goodyear Fortera TripleTred
3) Cooper CS4 (H/V rated)
4) Michelin Latitude Tour HP
5) Michelin XCLT4 (Sears version of LTX M/S)
6) BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A Tour
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
ANSWER: Freddy,
From the choices you gave me I would select either the Goodyear or the Cooper. The Goodyear is a little on the pricey side but, it's a good product with a good ride. The Cooper is fairly priced and gives a good ride. I would add to your list the Toyo Open Country H/T. Best bang for your buck with a smooth quiet ride.
All are All=Season.
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QUESTION: Thanks Brett.
To be honest I am surprised you haven't recommended any of the Michelin line-up; is there anything I should know (other than that they're pricey) about them that many of us aren't aware of?
I've had great luck with Michelin tires in the past (XCLT4, Harmony, MXV4 Plus), and would be willing to spend the extra $$$ for them - although if there's a comparable tire for less $$$ - I'm all for it.
For what it's worth I recently replaced the Harmonys on my wifes 2003 Honda CRV (4 wheel drive P205/70/15) with the Cooper CS4 T rated; so far with 11,000 miles the Coopers appear to be an equal to the Michelins; would you think I'd get the same quality outta the H/V rated Cooper CS4, but on the heavier Ford Edge?
I'll look into the Toyo Open Country H/T as well; thanks again Brett!
AnswerFreddy,
I can give several reasons for not recommending Michelin. My biggest complaint with Michelin is it's ability to allways have any blame for any failure fall on the customer. Michelin has the poorest customer service in the industry. As for price Michelin seems to price their tires in a realm that gives the impression that the product is the best. Experience has taught me that many products deliver all the attributes that Michelin claims while at a more consumer friendly price and with much improved customer service. I have on many occasions replaced Michelin with Toyo, with a NO questions return policy, and have not had a return in almost 11 years. Toyo has been ranked number one in customer satisfaction by consumer digest 9 out of the past 10 years.
I have to say this also, and yes, I guess one could say it's biased but, the truth is the truth. Michelin is owned and has always been owned by the French. Does this make the tire less of a tire, NO. But, given the track record of the French toward America I believe this fact to be relevant for personal choice.
