Michelin or Yokahama?

[sjturbo]

I need to replace my Michelin LTX MS2's (under warranty for premature ozone cracking) and I wonder if any has had any experience with Yokahama and how they compare to the Michelin's? Specifically YK-HTX). I believe that they are a new series with enhanced ozone protection. I like the Michelins but have had them on less than 2yrs and very few miles. I don't think my size was involved with the recall in 2013. Any opinions will be appreciated!

[sjturbo]

Glad to hear there is someone, (or two) that have had good luck with Miche's. I guess Murphy's Law is real.

[Brad_NSW]

At 210K miles, just ordering my 4th set of Michelin LTX MS2's.

70K out of each set. Sidewalls do start microcracking around 50K or 3.5years but the mileage gets to my tread before it becomes a problem. Expect I could go 5 years or more before the micro-cracking became a big concern.

Traction isn't great but I've taken it on some 4wd trails and the jeeps can't believe I've only got 2wd. Only been stuck once when the wife backed it up into the mud to pull out a boat.

[Cummins12V98]

Nearly 40K and I don't see any cracking. Tread looks pretty darn good also. Michelin MS2's

[Hemi_Power]

I looked for a while trying to decide which tires to pick to replace the original BFG's that came on my 08 MegaCab. I wanted a good riding road tire since I use my truck 90% of the time just to tow my 5th. I bought Nitto Dura Grapplers last July. Great ride and quiet and remarkably good in the snow considering they are a highway tire. I guess time will tell how they hold up

[sjturbo]

Got them today, (Yokahama YK-HTX) at Discount. Slightly wider, bit less ride noise but time will tell regarding ozone cracks. Thanks everyone for their inputs.

[Fast_Mopar]

I have no experience with Yokohama tires. Unfortunately, I have a lot of experience with Michelins. They crack. I was gullible enough to allow the Discount Tire guy to talk me into another set, and they cracked significantly within 2 years. For my money, I would select another brand rather than Michelins.

[sky_free]

I got the Michelins at Costco and they could not properly balance them. They wrote on the receipt something cryptic about balancing and luckily I looked at it in the cab before driving away. I went back in and asked them about it and they said they could not balance the tires because they were too big for their machine. Sheesh. They had also severely underinflated the inner duallys even though I told them to make sure the pressures were set properly PLEASE. Ended up taking them to a real tire store that deals with a lot of trucks (Bruce's Tire).

The Michelin's are great now that they are mounted properly, but time will tell on the cracking. I like the idea of going 70K on a tire, but I doubt that will happen as I don't drive it enough.

[sjturbo]

Thanks for all the reply's. I guess the Yokahama's I'm looking at have not been out long enough for any feedback. It is good to see that those with other models support them. I will likely go with them! I imagine that any mfg. would have some issues, it seems that Mich. has had more than their share. BTW I like Costco also but Discount has always been willing to meet the Costco price I have shown them, even with Costco's $70.00 off. Also Costco does not offer Road Hazard certs. Although they are an additional cost at Discount I has more than covered the cost of a new tire. Also with so many Discounts across the country it has proven very convenient.

[4x4ord]

My Michelin LTX a/t2 were the worst tire I've ever owned. Poor traction and wore out in 25k miles. They were quiet and I thought the ride was good. I now have 25,000 miles on a set of Good Year Wrangler Adventures on my truck. They are much better than the Michelin for both winter traction and wear. I expect to get about double the use able tread life I got out of the Michelin.

[jerem0621]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Bamaman1 wrote:
I put a set of Michelin ATX MS/2's on my 3/4 ton diesel last week. Maybe so many have dry rot problems is because they last incredibly long--90K miles are often reported. After 2 sets of Firestones and a Toyo Open Country A/T's, I really like the new Michelins.

The cheapest place I've found'em is Costco with a $70 (4 tire) Michelin sales incentive taken at the register.

Hope I don't pop your bubble but Discount tire destroyed Costco on the set of MS2's I currently have on my 11 RAM Dually.

I priced both Discount and Costco again for the MS2's I will be installing on my 15 RAM Dually when it comes in. I paid a touch over $1,300 including tax at Discount. Costco was nearly $1,500.

I've only got 40k miles on mine. I think the Sub Tropical climate...90 degree summers and 90% humidity do not play well with these tires.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[Cummins12V98]

Bamaman1 wrote:
I put a set of Michelin ATX MS/2's on my 3/4 ton diesel last week. Maybe so many have dry rot problems is because they last incredibly long--90K miles are often reported. After 2 sets of Firestones and a Toyo Open Country A/T's, I really like the new Michelins.

The cheapest place I've found'em is Costco with a $70 (4 tire) Michelin sales incentive taken at the register.

Hope I don't pop your bubble but Discount tire destroyed Costco on the set of MS2's I currently have on my 11 RAM Dually.

I priced both Discount and Costco again for the MS2's I will be installing on my 15 RAM Dually when it comes in. I paid a touch over $1,300 including tax at Discount. Costco was nearly $1,500.

[Cummins12V98]

Bionic Man wrote:
Kind of surprised that the thread has so many against Michellin. That brand usually has a strong following.

I will need new tires on my 3500 this year. WIll get in the neighborhood of 40,000 miles out of the OEM General's, which in my experience isn't terrible. Was thinking LX2 was the way to go, now I am not so sure. Will need to do some more research.

Lucky you will get 40K with the POS Generals. At 25K I developed a tread separation so I dumped them. At 25K they were 2/3 worn out.

Replaced with Michelin MS2's and now have nearly 40K with easily 1/2 the tread left.

I am so pleased with the MS2's that I have a set waiting at Discount tire to go on my new 15 RAM Dually when it comes in on the 26th. So the new NEXEN will go on Craig's List.

On my RAM 2500 4X4 truck I easily made 120K with Michelin factory take offs and over 100K with BFG take offs.

Never have seen any type of crack on the several sets of Michelins I have had over the years.

[RAS43]

I have read about the cracking issues with Michelins, and seen the pictures, but I have not experienced the problem. My Ridgeline came with LTX2's and I just changed them after 9+ years of service as they were down to 3/32's thread. They wore evenly and had no cracks anywhere. I replaced them with Bridgestones because they were on sale and this will be the first time trying them. I have Michelins on my Ford and 5th wheel so time will tell on them.

[tinner12002]

Bionic Man wrote:
Kind of surprised that the thread has so many against Michellin. That brand usually has a strong following.

I will need new tires on my 3500 this year. WIll get in the neighborhood of 40,000 miles out of the OEM General's, which in my experience isn't terrible. Was thinking LX2 was the way to go, now I am not so sure. Will need to do some more research.

I was thinking the same setup. Not real impressed with the wear on the generals at 37K I will try and get through until well into next summer before replacing but think I'll still stay with the Michelins.