New Tires on 2003 Highlander

[theraginbull]

I'm a new Highlander owner. Bought an 03 a few months ago.

I've noticed a few threads about tires so I thought I throw out another brand question.

I'm about to replace my OEM Goodyear Integrity's and can't wait to have a decent tire on my Highlander. Personally, I'm leaning towards the Michelin LTX M/S. I've shopped around a little at different tire shops to see what they recommend and why.

One of them recommended the Firestone Destination LE. I haven't heard much noise either way on this one and I'm curious if anyone out there has experience with this tire. Specifically, how do they ride, handle, wear and how quiet are they?

Thanks

[akauth]

You'll definitely be happy with the Michelins. Thought the LE's are okay too. They're a pretty popular tire.

Here is are survey results.


Consumer Survey Results By Category


I'm still kind of surprised how many michelins are on the survey. I don't know how they disribute them that they sell so many. Even if they are good tires.


Alan

Originally Posted by theraginbull

I'm a new Highlander owner. Bought an 03 a few months ago.

I've noticed a few threads about tires so I thought I throw out another brand question.

I'm about to replace my OEM Goodyear Integrity's and can't wait to have a decent tire on my Highlander. Personally, I'm leaning towards the Michelin LTX M/S. I've shopped around a little at different tire shops to see what they recommend and why.

One of them recommended the Firestone Destination LE. I haven't heard much noise either way on this one and I'm curious if anyone out there has experience with this tire. Specifically, how do they ride, handle, wear and how quiet are they?

Thanks

[theraginbull]

Thanks for the reply. The consumer survey is a great resource, thanks for the link.

John

[t3mp]

This doesn't help much, but i just got my tires to replace my oem's, some michelin ltx m/s'. Will get them installed on thursday.

[lg405]

You can't go wrong with the michelin Ltx. I have run 2 sets. 1996 4runner 4wd and a 1997 landcruiser Awd. Both were 95k plus tires. I always rotated them between 6k-8k mi. They are more expensive though.

[ksyrah]

I am on my second set of Bridgestone dueler aleza tires. First set got 50K where OEM got 27k. Luv 'em

[milesprower]

We put the Goodyear Fortera Triple Treads on our 2002 Highlander about 2 years ago. Still looking like new. Much better than the original tires (Bridgestone Duelers). Got a local dealer to match tire rack price.

[t3mp]

Drove home last night with the ltx's.

They are softer and just as quiet as the dueller's, which looks misleading due to the deep treads and wide gaps it has. Looks to have great wet traction.

Can't tell if rolling resistance is less like other people claim, but future mpg calculations should show that.

My only gripe is it's too soft for my tastes. Tried some emergency maneuvers last night and the response is very poor.

Not sure if I will get these next time.

[bepperb]

Hey Milesprower,

How are the tripletreads in the snow? Better than the Duellers? Amazing? Crap?