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New Michelins!

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Hot Tamale, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. Apr 6, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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    Hot Tamale

    Hot Tamale [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I didn't really intend to replace my tires this soon (they only had 4000 miles on them) but the Dunlops were just so bad I decided to do it. I can't understand why they would put such crappy tires on such great trucks. Anyway, I bought a set of Michelin LTX M/S for my 2008 Tacoma today. I had the same tires on my RAV 4 and really liked them so I was glad to be able to get them for the Tacoma. They provide a pretty smooth ride, great traction in wet weather, good handling, and wear very well. Since I don't do any off-roading I didn't need the LTX A/T 2. Even though the tires are pricey, I feel a lot safer than when I had the Dunlops on.
     
  2. Apr 6, 2009 at 4:02 PM
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    tacomaman06

    tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Enforcer

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    getting there....
    good job. those ltx m/s tires are great.
     
  3. Apr 6, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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    pataco

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    have had them on alot of my suv/trucks.love them.just took them off my 05 with 55000 miles and had 6/32 left.sold to another guy.love those tires.
     
  4. Apr 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM
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    oldtacomaguy

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    I've got the same dunlops on mine, but really can't justify/afford to replace them. Now that the snow is off the roads I'm hoping to have good luck with them until next fall and see how the money situation is then. Good luck with the new tires!
     
  5. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:23 PM
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    Simon's Mom

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    :woot: for the new tires HT, a late birthday present to yourself :D
     
  6. Apr 7, 2009 at 5:45 PM
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    VolFan57

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    I also put on some LTX's on my Tacoma. What a difference it made in the ride quality plus I think they look a lot better than the Dunlops' that were on there.
     
  7. Apr 7, 2009 at 7:12 PM
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    squad314

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    I have them and love them....I'm installing my lift on Thursday and really like the looks of our trucks with more aggressive tires but I'm keeping my LTX's and may try the A/T 2's next time....Enjoy them HT.:)
     
  8. Apr 9, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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    TEX357

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    heard good things about those tires, hope you like em!
     
  9. Apr 11, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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    bambooshoots

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    I did it again. Got tired of paying truck payments and gas and traded in for a 2015 Honda Accord Sport since I enjoyed my 2013 Sport so much.
    I hear a lot of good things about those tires (and see a LOT of them out there).

    So are Michelin LTX M/S tires highway tires that can handle some Mud/Snow?
     
  10. Apr 11, 2009 at 12:50 PM
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    SC4333

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    ^^^ Yep. I've used them in the past and they are a very good all-around tire.
     
  11. Apr 11, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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    4x4x4trd

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    Had the LTX M/S on the '99 I had before this truck. Loved them but feel I will go ahead and get the A/T 2's just because of the few times I will need the off road ability during hunting season and freak blizzards like last week.
     
  12. Apr 11, 2009 at 5:44 PM
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    Hot Tamale

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    Yes. Since I don' do any off roading I didn't feel the need to spend any extra $$. These tires do very well in snow (never had to use them in mud) and are great tires if you travel mostly highway.
     

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