Hi all,

First post for me!. I know a lot of folks ask about tires, but I'd love to hear some feedback. Currently driving a VERY low mileage 2004 Pathfinder Chinook, and it's long past due for new tires. Got the truck from the Mom-in-law last May with only 22000Km on it! Came with the OEM crap Dunlop tires, but I used them for the summer until the fall.

Bought some dedicated winter rubber since I am a firm believer in the benefits of proper winter tires. Settled on a great set of Toyo Open Country G02plus (the ones with the crushed walnut shells in the tread). I've been super happy with the tires and they have been light years better than the CT Goodyear Nordics that I had on my old Outback.

Anyway, I visited my tire dealer and have narrowed my choice of all-season (3 season really) tires down to two. I'm looking at either the Toyo Open Country HT, or the Michelin LTX M/S2.

I'm going with a highway tire because 98% of my driving is on roads. But I also need a tire that won't be complete crap when on gravel or easy trails while camping/cottaging etc...

Toyos will cost $810.00 (installed, taxes included and after $30 rebate)
Michelins will cost $928 (installed, taxes in, $70 rebate)

Are the Michelins worth the extra $118??

Any help is greatly appreciated!

im a michelin fanboy, and i got the LTX M/S2 installed on mine.
what size are u getting, cause they seem really overpriced. 255/65/R16?

check out tirerack.com maybe u can get a better deal. they are listed as $670

im on the other part of the world and got mine for $660 balanced and installed.



oh.. and welcome to the forums!

Yeah, I'm getting 255/65/R16

The price seems OK to me. Even if I bought the tires from TireRack.com , I'd then have to pay taxes and then over $200 in shipping and then pay someone to install them.

I'm leaning toward the Michelins now, but the Toyos seem like pretty good tires for the price.

I find that many tire shops are matching competitor prices. I looked all over online and found Michelins for $101 a piece at some small online shop. I emailed the link to my local American Tire store. They called me the next day and said the 4 tires, mounted, and balanced for $480. This was about a year ago. You might find someone in your area that is willing to do the same. Good luck.

What Michelins are you running on?

Finally pulled the trigger and bought the Michelins. Only have 20km on them, but so far so good. Much quieter than my winters and my stock all-seasons.