Michelin Defender LTX MS2 or BFG Trail Terrain T/A or Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent??

[Saturnfire]

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[Bryan Simon]

Weren't they the Firestone 721's ?

I believe those tires were from the 70s. Also a piece of crap tire.
My dad had just had a set installed on his 72 Riviera and all four tires failed between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This was 1973 or 1974 During the summer

 

[Lead Foot PowerBoost]

The new general grabber HT is supposed to be great and reasonably priced.

Yeah I've been considering replacing the stock Wrangler HTs with these Generals. A recent tirerack comparison seemed to say these were the most well-rounded of the bunch. Overall it performed as well as the Michelin Defenders except that they criticized the Defenders to being too taut and being able to feel every bump in the road. The Generals were smoother but with similar dry and wet track results and better steering inputs.

 

[TopOMichXL]

[QUOTE="Risky Bizness,
Weren't they the Firestone 721's ?
[/QUOTE]

“Wilderness” comes to mind.
At the time I can remember thinking it would ruin Firestone. How naive of me.

 

[ib_jigged]

Yeah I've been considering replacing the stock Wrangler HTs with these Generals. A recent tirerack comparison seemed to say these were the most well-rounded of the bunch. Overall it performed as well as the Michelin Defenders except that they criticized the Defenders to being too taut and being able to feel every bump in the road. The Generals were smoother but with similar dry and wet track results and better steering inputs.

After having to have the General Grabber HTS tires replaced on our new '24 Expedition right off the lot, I would not look at Generals again! This wasn't my first bad experience with General's either!

 

[Risky Bizness]

Well, we got the new Michelin Defenders on today. The truck feels more "planted to the road", than it did with the Pirelli's. PLUS, I'm more comfortable knowing the Pirelli's are gone !!!

 

[Todd Haag]

The only tire I’ll buy anymore, is Michelin. Used to try to go cheaper, but the ride quality and longevity can’t be beat. They’ve been awesome on my old F150 and my wife’s vehicles. I’m ready to replace the stock Hankooks on my 2023 F150. I can’t believe the amount of edge wear on the stock Hankooks.

 

[Mtnman1]

I currently have stock Hankook Dynapros on 20" stock rims. They are almost worn put on the outer side of the all tires. So seraching on Costco I found three choices that i could put on : Michelin Defender LTX MS2 , BFG Trail Terrain T/A , Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent.

Which of these do you recommend? I driving is mostly city (15-25 miles daily), highway (100-200 miles once a month) and dirt road (10-20 miles once a month). PLease advice! I like how the stock hankook dynapros ride, Mileage is decent as well.

Go on tire rack.com, select those tires, and read the testing done on them.

Why cosco? And if only the outer edge is worn, you need an alignment. Tires should wear evenly.

If you like the hankooks, why not just buy those? That makes the most sense.

 

[Mr Salami]

I've had the Defender on two of my F-150s. Love them.

 

[Random155]

If you’d like to drive without annoying your neighbors with the noise from your tires (and maintain the radio volume at a civilized level,) your sole choice is the Defender LTX.

Quiet, long-lasting and rounder than either of your other choices, the Defender LTX also provides the greatest safety margins with its superior wet-weather and snow capabilities.

I’m delighted with the 295/70R18’s I’m running on OEM rims. I’m completely gum-dipped with this tire!

Would love to see a picture of that tire on your truck!!

 

[MJG44]

If you look through my history of posts, there's no one who changes wheels more than I, including other vehicles I own in addition to the F150.

So, I have a LOT of experience with different tires throughout the years.

I've had the Defenders and BFGs, although not that particular model of tire.

What I will say is that I discovered the KUMHO CRUGEN HT51 last year. Used them for a winter on my truck and now have them full time on my Expedition, and they will be staying on our Family Hauler.

They were great in the snow, they are 3PMSF, a highway tread and have done well in all other conditions so far. Not to mention, their price point is a little more reasonable than Michelins.

 

[Kanuck]

I installed a set of Michelin Defender LTX MS2's late last year, just before I changed over to my winter tires. I have now switched back to the Michelins for summer and finally had the pleasurer of driving in a heavy rain. I am very impressed with how the tuck handled. It never felt like it was hydro-planing or about too. I also enjoy the ride and very low road noise from these tires. I would by them again.

 

[Fugalapa]

These are 295/70R18’s on OEM rims. Tight fit, and no scrubbage.

 

[tsigwing]

I won't make fun of you southerners for how you react to your 1/2 inch of snow every decade or two since I just hide inside any time it's 85 and humid.

We don't really get snow. We get ice. Nobody can drive on ice without proper equipment and nobody has that in the south.

 

[JumboJVT]

We don't really get snow. We get ice. Nobody can drive on ice without proper equipment and nobody has that in the south.

Even in the north, even with the right equipment, most can't drive on ice. It seems many never figured out that the s**t is slippery. Especially those with 4WD

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