Two words, Road Noise.
I appreciate the feedback. I really do think the Michelins are a better choice, i was just hoping someone would validate my cheapness… 
I believe that my next set of tires will be the Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractives. My last 4 sets of tires have been Pirelli's (P7 and P4). Best brand I've found --- and yes, I've ran most of the main brands in the past.
Best of luck in your decision!
Best of luck in your decision!
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I've always had 3/4 Ton trucks. I've only had one set of Cooper tires and wound up returning them to Discount Tire under warranty for excessive wear. I've had Michelin tires almost exclusively since then and my go-to was the LTX AT2.
In September I put a new set of Michelin Defender LTX MS2 tires on the truck and can honestly say they are the best tires I've ever had on a truck. The ride, handling and noise difference from the more aggressive budget tires that were on the truck when I bought it was astonishing. Haven't really had an occasion to try out the traction but I have no doubt they'll be fine. They're even a noticeable upgrade from the LTX tires I've always said were the best.
In September I put a new set of Michelin Defender LTX MS2 tires on the truck and can honestly say they are the best tires I've ever had on a truck. The ride, handling and noise difference from the more aggressive budget tires that were on the truck when I bought it was astonishing. Haven't really had an occasion to try out the traction but I have no doubt they'll be fine. They're even a noticeable upgrade from the LTX tires I've always said were the best.
I run the Michelin Defenders on my truck. They wear good and work great year round.
I’ve thought about buying a set to put back until mine need replacing. With the tire plant in town shutting down they’ll be importing them from now on.
I’ve thought about buying a set to put back until mine need replacing. With the tire plant in town shutting down they’ll be importing them from now on.
Get the price at Costco, then go to Robertson tires (https://www.robertson-tire.com/Coupons) and see if they will price match.
They told me that the tires Michelin makes for Costco are not the same quality as what they sell smaller dealers, they make them so Costco and big volume stores can sell them as cheap as possible. No idea if that's true, but if Robertson doesn't cost more it doesn't much matter.
And the service you get at Robertson's will probably be better than Costco. I've probably had a half dozen flats repaired there, and they've never charged me for them.
They told me that the tires Michelin makes for Costco are not the same quality as what they sell smaller dealers, they make them so Costco and big volume stores can sell them as cheap as possible. No idea if that's true, but if Robertson doesn't cost more it doesn't much matter.
And the service you get at Robertson's will probably be better than Costco. I've probably had a half dozen flats repaired there, and they've never charged me for them.
My go to for tires are Discount and Robertson’s. I usually pick Discount as they are in almost all the states I travel to
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I have the Cooper Endeavor Plus on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Good ride comfort and low noise. I bought them at Discount Tire.
Tundra 4x4? If so I found sets of take offs from Jeep Gladiators fit. Bridgestone Dueler A/T.
I bought two sets for $300. They are 245/75R17s. Tallest that will fit for a standard 4x4 Tundra.
$150 a set for new set of 5 is hard to pass. I run Michelins on my pull trucks always.
These Bridgestones are wearing very well and are surprisingly good in snow/mud and rocky trails. And quiet. I run them very low air pressure multiple times a year offroad. Down to 12 to 15lbs. And they are holding up great.
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Michelins have been my go-to tire for 20 years. Occasionally I’ll venture off them, but I always come back.
