Cheap vs. Expensive Tires for Tundra
Right now I think I am running Firestone Destination LE. I think they can get a bit squeally in turns, and also in the wet, they don't seem to have a lot of traction. I think they were the best bang for the buck when I was looking for a set of tires to replace the OE ones.
Based on how they perform I am thinking they were designed with maybe a harder, longer lasting type rubber as opposed to a softer, more responsive one.
I don't like the fact that they don't perform as well in the wet. I'm not sure if this is due to the rubber compound, tread, or perhaps both.
As a consequence I am thinking of going with the Michelins from Costco, which will run about $1000 for 4 (I think the firestones were only $500 or $600).
Will this be $$ well spent? I think I am looking for just better all season performance and handling in a tire over how my current tires perform.
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