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This is a discussion thread titled "Dunlop Rover AT tires on Highlander?", within the Highlander forum, part of the SUV Forums category.
I will soon have to replace the tires on my 06 V6 HL (non-limited) as the OEM Toyos are pretty well spent at 18,000 miles. I think that Michelin LTX M/S are probably the best choice and I've been checking prices in my area. I'm finding that almost no one offers road hazard on these tires (the total cost at the one local place that does is $900 plus).
Since I am hesitant to buy tires without road hazard protection, I am considering Dunlop Radial Rover A/T, which has been recommended.
Does anyone have experience with these Dunlop Radial Rover A/T tires on a Highlander?
Consumer Reports gave them a pretty good rating (actually much better than the Michelin in dry braking) in a test from 2004. The lowest ratings on the Dunlops were in snow, which is not an issue where I live.
Thank you for your quick reply! I have looked at this forum before and decided yesterday to sign up. It looks like there are a lot of knowledgeable members here who are happy to help each other.
As for the tires, I was concerned about buying from tire rack because I had heard you may get old tires. But I see the tires they sent you were good and fresh.
They do have the best prices by far. But they don't have an installer in my local area and I suppose you would have to use one of their installers if you need to have a tire repaired or replaced. I'm still trying to keep it local, if possible. Maybe I should check into whether there are any locals who would honor tire rack's road hazard plan.
I have Toyo's too on my Highlander and it is not the best tires. If I had a choice I would use Bridgestone or Dunlop. I may lean towards Bridgestone since I get rotation and balacing free in Costco. Well with the occassional $60 off on a set of 4 tires, what can beat Costco prices.
900 bucks? Sams Club has the LTX's special order for less than 150, plus 10 bucks a tire for everything else (mount, balance, stem, disposal, hazard protection), so about 700 out the door with tax. In my area they also stock the X Radial LT, not the same thing, for about 140 and the fortera triple tread for ~150. Also the OEM goodyear integrities for 80 and the OEM Bridgestone D687's for 110.
I have bought from tire rack. They will ship you new tires, because they turn their inventory quickly. I have always ben satisfied, but with shipping and 15 bucks a tire mounting, they have a hard time competing with Sams or Costco. You'll also get new tires from either of those. Any business that competes on price will work hard to reduce inventory to the absolute minimum, they care less about having everything in stock and don't mind turning you away because they don't have it. It's the older "tire stores", service centers, auto dealers that don't have an effective distribution network and they make up for this by stocking large inventories locally.
I doubt I would buy the dunlops, there are just too many other good options, and I haven't had much luck with them (in my college days they were my standard choice on my corolla, based completely on price).
I will soon have to replace the tires on my 06 V6 HL (non-limited) as the OEM Toyos are pretty well spent at 18,000 miles. I think that Michelin LTX M/S are probably the best choice and I've been checking prices in my area. I'm finding that almost no one offers road hazard on these tires (the total cost at the one local place that does is $900 plus).
Since I am hesitant to buy tires without road hazard protection, I am considering Dunlop Radial Rover A/T, which has been recommended.
Does anyone have experience with these Dunlop Radial Rover A/T tires on a Highlander?
Consumer Reports gave them a pretty good rating (actually much better than the Michelin in dry braking) in a test from 2004. The lowest ratings on the Dunlops were in snow, which is not an issue where I live.
Thank you in advance for any help!
If snow is not an issue where yu live , I would look into a better dry handling Touring tire...something that excells in the rain... and is not noisey with a very agressive tread.
$900 for the Mich. is way too high. And I prefer Mich. tires 99% of the time...but I would never pay that much for this size tire.
There are tires shops and dealers that will offer road hazard for an extra fee. All in all, I never felt that road hazard is anything great.
LT
Last edited by LifeTech; 06-30-2008 at 05:01 PM.
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Thank you all for your replies. I figure I will be happier with the Michelins in the long run.
The $900 local quote for Michelin LTX included road hazard (in-house) and wheel alignment in addition to mounting and balancing, but still was hard to swallow. This afternoon I ordered the Michelins from Sam's Club, which is about 55 miles from where I live. Much better price and includes road hazard, lifetime rotation and balancing. I do shop there a few times a year, so it shouldn't be too inconvenient to go when it's time to rotate. My Toyo spare has never been used and I guess I could drive that distance if I have a serious need to use the road hazard. I will plan to have the wheel alignment done locally as soon afterward as possible.
I spoke to someone in the tire department at Sam's and he assured me that I could check the date code on the tires before they install them.
Dunlop Rover AT tires on Highlander?
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