The Michelin Defender has been on the market since last year and is a very popular choice for drivers looking for a good touring all-season tire for their family car, minivan or small crossover. Defender tires have a 90,000-mile treadlife warranty for T- and H-speed rated options and an 80,000-mile…
…and other technology has lead to tires that can wear for even longer. With treadwear warranties on some replacement tires approaching 100,000 miles, they may even outlast your car! Achieving long treadlife requires more work than simply installing the tires and driving. Proper maintenance of…
With Michelin being the producer of some of the world's best tires, it's no wonder they have become a household name. Most people have heard of Michelin's Pilot and Primacy families of tires, but now that they've started getting rid of the Primacy tires and bringing out new lines,…
…rears lasted 40,000 and still had tread when they were replaced. The fronts had wear on one edge, so I reversed them and ran them up to 57,000 miles. Still a bit of tread, but they were 6 years old. I just cruise, no drags, burnouts, or autocross. Have had to make several quick turns to avoid…
…continues the trend with this new high mileage offering. Coupled with strong wet performance, the TrueContact features mile warranties between 80,000 and 90,000 miles depending on speed rating. TrueContact tires use an all-season tread compound that features Continental's Tg-F Polymers…
Ideally, everyone who lives in a climate with snow and ice for at least part of the year should use dedicated winter tires. The reality, however, is that not everyone has the room to store an extra set of tires or tires and wheels. Additionally, a second set of tires just isn't always in the…
…for your passenger vehicle, consider their Defender and Primacy MXV4. The Standard Touring All-Season Defender has a treadlife warranty of 90,000 miles for T- and H-speed rated models and an 80,000-mile warranty for the V-rated tire. We have already tested the tire at and around our headquarters and…
…traction and lower noise as the tire ages. With some lower priced options in the market, you may find a quicker drop off in those key areas as the miles rack up. When comparing to the HydroEdge with Green X, the new Defender delivers over 5% more treadlife, slightly better wet performance, 10% less…
The Honda Odyssey is one of the most popular minivans on the road today, while having a reputation for not being easy on its tires. Due to the weight of the vehicle and the way its suspension is set up, many Honda Odyssey owners are disappointed with the wear rate of their factory Original Equipment…
Michelin has a long history of being an industry leader in tire technology, even commercializing the first radial tires in the 1940s. Throughout the years, they have continued to produce some of the best tires that money can buy. This may explain why most drivers rank Michelin among the best high…
…me at a party and asked me a question we get frequently. For what ever reason the Volvo XC 90 seems to be very hard on just about any tire we put on them, with many owners reporting less than 40,000 mile of life ! In the past four years, I've sold everything from the least expensive Kumho Solus…
The Focus is Ford's compact car entry. Introduced in model year 2000, and selling upwards of 200,000 per year, it can be considered a success. Last re-designed in 2010, you will find the entry-level tire size to be 195/65R15. But Ford offers many variations in trim levels, engine sizes and tire…
The CX-7 was introduced in 2007 as Mazda's mid-size SUV. After a five-year run, it was replaced by the CX-5. Being larger than a compact SUV, and yet smaller than the mid-size offerings, it hoped to find the sweet spot in between. With only a mild update in 2010, we most commonly see tire size…
Introduced for model year 2006, the Ford Fusion is a mid-size four-door sedan that goes against the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in the marketplace. With over two million sold since its introduction, replacement tire searches are common. The typical search focuses on wet and snow traction, as well…
The Chevy Cruze replaced the Cobalt in 2011 as GM's compact segment entry. With almost a quarter million sold each year, requests for replacement tires are common. Requests regarding new tires usually involve long life, with good wet and winter traction. Chevrolet offers a number of trim…
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