New Tires

Took my 2012 DC 4WD down to the tire store. Truck has 8800 miles. Got rid of the OEM Dunlops and got a set of 245x16x75 Michelin LTX M/S 2 s. Paid around $200 per tire mounted balanced out the door price. The Michelins really ride smooth. I ditched the Dunlops to help with two problems, poor fuel economy and poor wet traction. Anyone else running the Michelins and if so, how do you like them?

 

Nothing? To be clearer I am asking whether anyone has improved gas mileage by changing out the stock Dunlops? I got around 16 mpg with the OEM. The Michelins have low rolling resistance, so am I right to be hopeful? Thanks.

Colin

 

I replaced the 245 Dunlops with 265/70/16's on my 2009, it was like a new truck. They are great tires, and reports I have heard indicate they do last a long time. I traded the truck, but will go with that tire again on the 4Runner when the time comes.

 

Replace 245 dunlops with michelin P245/75-16 LTX MS/2's. Very pleased after 6 months. Did have to re-calibrate ScanGauge for distance (difference in revolutions/mile compared to worn tires).

FYI, lost about 1.5 mpg. This tire is .4" wider tread than the Dunlop per Tire Rack specs.

I do NOT believe this is a low rolling resistance tire - per Tire Rack.

 

you went with a heavier tire, you probably lose about 1-1.5 mpg. LT tire is heavier and probably a little more aggressive tread so more rolling resistance. hope it works the other way you for you, I been dealing with 4wd since 1972 and the mileage you ever get is usually with what came on it. most people go up to 265/75/16 and when I replace mine at 2k miles went with P metric, our trucks do not need a LT unless you are 4 wheeling a lot or towing. at least stay with a load range c if you go with the LT, Tacoma is not full size truck. you can get a P metric in XL rating which I have used on both size trucks.

 

We've had Michelin LTX M/S 2's on three Tacomas and three Dodge Rams. Excellent under all driving condtions...wet pavement, snow, ice and even muddy gravel roads. Long wearing on all six trucks. Can't be beat even though they are a bit pricey.

 

Thanks for all the replies. Looks like my goal of increasing gas mileage isn't going to be achieved. Looking at the Michelins they are a heavier and more substantial tire next to the OEM Dunlops. I still like them and feel like they will serve me well for a long time.

Colin

 

It depends, you might see some improvement. Some of the sizes of the ms2 are what michelin calls "green x" and are supposed to be super efficient. I've had mine for 4 or 5 years now and they are still going strong. After 4 years they are starting to get small cracks on the outside edges but there's still a LOT of tread left, I'll probably have to replace them because of age before I have to replace them because of tread wear. If you are mostly on-street driving there is nothing else as good as these.