SUV Tires: Dumb Questions

[Mendel]

Greetings from Mendel!

I drive a 2011 Honda CRV EX-L. My factory tires are by Bridgestone. I most likely will need new tires in the next 5,000 miles when I reach 36,000 miles. Now here's my dumb questions. Would I be best served getting another set of Bridgestone tires? Would it have a negative impact if I went with Goodyear or Michelin, instead?

 

[smalltank]

hope this helps..maybe you dont need em afterall...unless you wanna buy new ones ;-)

 

[dklaiman]

It seems like you should get a lot more than 36,000 miles on your tires. That being said, you should have no issue changing brands as long as the size and ratings of your tires are the same.

In terms of tires to consider, I got between 60 and 70K miles on some Dunlop tires on my Sequoia (Dunlops were the tire that originally came with the SUV). I recently changed to Michelin for my 3rd set of tires (well, about 24,000 miles ago) because Discount Tire was running a special on Michelins. I've noticed no difference between the Dunlop and the Michelins.

 

[smalltank]

I have a 4 set of Kumho tired..steel belt lined.

 

[Mendel]

It seems like you should get a lot more than 36,000 miles on your tires. That being said, you should have no issue changing brands as long as the size and ratings of your tires are the same.

In terms of tires to consider, I got between 60 and 70K miles on some Dunlop tires on my Sequoia (Dunlops were the tire that originally came with the SUV). I recently changed to Michelin for my 3rd set of tires (well, about 24,000 miles ago) because Discount Tire was running a special on Michelins. I've noticed no difference between the Dunlop and the Michelins.

My tread depth is already at 4; actually a bit less. They say the car won't pass inspection at a tread depth of 2. Be that as it may, perhaps I'll make it to 40,000 miles but I believe it's pushing it.

 

[Mendel]

Upon reviewing the Honda CRV Owner's Club site, many owners indicate the stock Bridgestone tires are crappy.

 

[CB1]

Greetings from Mendel!

I drive a 2011 Honda CRV EX-L. My factory tires are by Bridgestone. I most likely will need new tires in the next 5,000 miles when I reach 36,000 miles. Now here's my dumb questions. Would I be best served getting another set of Bridgestone tires? Would it have a negative impact if I went with Goodyear or Michelin, instead?

Wow! I'm in the exact same boat! Same vehicle, same tires, same mileage. I was in for my 30k oil change and the guy at Honda said he would price match for me but I haven't made a decision. He said due to the Florida roads being a mixture of seashells in the pavement that no tires will last that long. I've heard that before a long time ago but I swear I've had tires last longer than 35 k on cars before. Let me know what you find out.

 

[morganjg]

Wow! I'm in the exact same boat! Same vehicle, same tires, same mileage. I was in for my 30k oil change and the guy at Honda said he would price match for me but I haven't made a decision. He said due to the Florida roads being a mixture of seashells in the pavement that no tires will last that long. I've heard that before a long time ago but I swear I've had tires last longer than 35 k on cars before. Let me know what you find out.

Well luckily for Florida drivers, tire companies offer tread life warranties. Owning a Jeep, I was "blessed" with stock Goodyear Wranglers on my Cherokee. They must make the stock tires on non-luxury cars extra crappy, because those things were off as soon as they wore out and never replaced. I now run Firestone Destination A/T's. I'm already over 40,000 miles over the last four and a half years and I'll get at least another two good years before I have to replace them.

 

[The Zigster]

My tread depth is already at 4; actually a bit less. They say the car won't pass inspection at a tread depth of 2. Be that as it may, perhaps I'll make it to 40,000 miles but I believe it's pushing it.

Does the jurisdiction you live in have annual inspections? Where I live (Ontario Canada), you only get a safety inspection when you register a used vehicle and get the ownership in your name (or if you bring in car from out of province). Other than that, it's just an air/pollution time test every 2 years, and they don't care about anything else like tires, etc.

 

[CB1]

Well luckily for Florida drivers, tire companies offer tread life warranties. Owning a Jeep, I was a "blessed" with stock Goodyear Wranglers on my Cherokee. They must make the stock tires on non-luxury cars extra crappy, because those things were off as soon as they wore out and never replaced. I now run Firestone Destination A/T's. I'm already over 40,000 miles over the last four and a half years and I'll get at least another two good years before I have to replace them.

Yeah I'll have to research some. I have a 70 mile round trip commute every day so I pound cars/tires. Plus any trips I take. In your 4 and a half years I do 90 thousand miles.

 

[SeattleSparky]

i WOULD suggest a trip to Costco, if you are a member. And I would highly recommend the Michelin LTX M/S. Should be able to get 60-70k out of a set, they are okay in most all enivironments, including snow.


http://tires2.costco.com/?catalogId=10701&srchKeyword=tires&langId=-1&storeId=10301

 

[morganjg]

Does the jurisdiction you live in have annual inspections? Where I live (Ontario Canada), you only get a safety inspection when you register a used vehicle and get the ownership in your name (or if you bring in car from out of province). Other than that, it's just an air/pollution time test every 2 years, and they don't care about anything else like tires, etc.

Every state I have lived here in the states has an annual safety inspection that tests the brakes, suspension components, lighting, horn, emergency brake and emissions. I am assuming the same goes for the state of Florida. I'm surprised Ontario isn't more frugal, it's a great way to suck the last bit of money out of a car owner.

 

[morganjg]

Yeah I'll have to research some. I have a 70 mile round trip commute every day so I pound cars/tires. Plus any trips I take. In your 4 and a half years I do 90 thousand miles.

That is a good bit of mileage. I burn through many sets of bicycle tires each year, so I understand. You can try to find a good fit for your vehicle by searching CR-V forums or going to Tire Rack and searching the top rated tired for crossover vehicles. With that kind of mileage you want something that lasts a long time, is quite and comfortable, and maybe gets a few more MPG's?

 

[roklein]

I recommend Michelin Cross Terrains. I have them both on my 2005 Toyota 4Runner and 2008 Honda Pilot. They are highway all season. They are a great tire. Expensive sure but have proven to me that when the time comes, it is the same brand/type again. As always, proper maintenance will ensure tire longevity. Good luck.

 

[whavens]

I had a friend that owned a tire store, he told me that most tires are basically the same, except Michelins, which he said were much better than the rest. And he didn't sell Michelins.

 

[_JP_]

Any reputable tire shop will give you a selection of tires to choose from, and do so without giving you tires that are wrong for your vehicle. If you want tire reviews, then Consumer Reports did one a couple months ago.

 

[The Zigster]

Every state I have lived here in the states has an annual safety inspection that tests the brakes, suspension components, lighting, horn, emergency brake and emissions. I am assuming the same goes for the state of Florida. I'm surprised Ontario isn't more frugal, it's a great way to suck the last bit of money out of a car owner.

For goodness sakes, don't give them more ideas. We already pay HST tax of 13% on virtually any good or service, other than basic groceries, so don't give them any more revenue enhancing ideas. Actually, it sound more like the inspections are a result of effective lobbying by garages, mechanics, or maybe even car manufacturers (like in Japan where the inspections are so onerous you pretty well have to buy a new car after so long) and the like.

 

[CB1]

Every state I have lived here in the states has an annual safety inspection that tests the brakes, suspension components, lighting, horn, emergency brake and emissions. I am assuming the same goes for the state of Florida. I'm surprised Ontario isn't more frugal, it's a great way to suck the last bit of money out of a car owner.

No inspections anymore in Florida. They did the first few years I was here about 18 years ago but they stopped.

 

[BallisticBurrito]

Greetings from Mendel!

I drive a 2011 Honda CRV EX-L. My factory tires are by Bridgestone. I most likely will need new tires in the next 5,000 miles when I reach 36,000 miles. Now here's my dumb questions. Would I be best served getting another set of Bridgestone tires? Would it have a negative impact if I went with Goodyear or Michelin, instead?

[obligatory] Boo Honda [/obligatory]

Anywho, go here: http://www.tirerack.com/ and put in your vehicle info. It'll show you what tires they have (they have LOADS!) that fit the vehicle, specs for each, explanation of the specs along with reviews (if they have any) for each. Then you can either take that info and go hunt for that tire at a place locally..or order the tires from there and have them sent to a local place (they have a list of the ones that accept from there) where they will mount, balance and install them.

EDIT: Bridgestone is Firestone...they haven't had good tires in over a decade. Remember the Explorer debacle? I'm surprised they didn't go under after that.

 

[morganjg]

EDIT: Bridgestone is Firestone...they haven't had good tires in over a decade. Remember the Explorer debacle? I'm surprised they didn't go under after that.

It wasn't just the Explorer that had problems. I had a fresh set on my Mazda 626 in the winter of 2001. While driving from Philadelphia to Buffalo on Christmas eve I encountered a deer running out on the highway somewhere near Scranton, PA. I swerved to avoid it and one of those fine tires exploded, sending my car upside down and traveling on the roof about 250 feet. I stayed away from Firestone for years after that, but my current tires are Firestones that were highly regarded and I have had nothing but great times with them.