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You should try the Pilot Sport 4S.. the grip on them is insane.
MXM4 have a harder rubber and are designed to really stop EV's from chewing away at tires.
I'm sure it's a good tire, but it's a summer tire. It's not supposed to be used in temperatures below 40 degrees. Chevrolet issued a warning a few years ago (when I still had a Corvette) that Corvettes with stock summer tires shouldn't even be moved on the lot in cold weather, let alone be driven on the road. In cold temperatures, pieces of rubber have been known to break off.
My Audi SQ5, which is a sporty SUV/crossover, came with Michelin Latitude Sport III tires, and in cold weather did not handle well. I was very careful driving the car in cold weather and couldn't be driven in our occasional snow. Here, we don't switch to snow tires (no need to, but it does get quite cold) so an all-season tire is needed. At 22,000 miles, when the Latitudes wore to the wear bars, I replaced them with Michelin Cross Climate 2. They're great for cornering, regular driving, and even good in winter.
Thanks again! Well, run flats are definitely not as "perfect" as they sounded. I think KS is the "pothole" capital of the US, especially this current city.
No tire is designed to hit potholes. You're lucky if it's only the tire and not the expensive wheel.
I'm sure it's a good tire, but it's a summer tire. It's not supposed to be used in temperatures below 40 degrees. Chevrolet issued a warning a few years ago (when I still had a Corvette) that Corvettes with stock summer tires shouldn't even be moved on the lot in cold weather, let alone be driven on the road. In cold temperatures, pieces of rubber have been known to break off.
My Audi SQ5, which is a sporty SUV/crossover, came with Michelin Latitude Sport III tires, and in cold weather did not handle well. I was very careful driving the car in cold weather and couldn't be driven in our occasional snow. Here, we don't switch to snow tires (no need to, but it does get quite cold) so an all-season tire is needed. At 22,000 miles, when the Latitudes wore to the wear bars, I replaced them with Michelin Cross Climate 2. They're great for cornering, regular driving, and even good in winter.
I usually switch to snow tires for the winter but didn't this year. Really zero issues of driving on a summer tire in winter weather (live up north). One thing I do not recommend is driving on snow tires in summer, you will definitely spin out under some conditions.
No tire is designed to hit potholes. You're lucky if it's only the tire and not the expensive wheel.
Well, being careful, and reporting them to the city helps, as I can be persistent. I was actually considering a Honda Odyssey (love the way it looks), but due to how low it sits, I passed. I did notice looking at the vehicle history that they did a LOT of tire replacement on all of them I reviewed. I swear they must sit 4 inches above the pavement or less.
Seems like road maintenance is a thing of the past.
I also like a smooth ride, which of course the Durango does fall short, and maybe these run flat tires would make it worse? Had a Ford Crown Vic wagon - best car I ever owned, smooth even at high speeds!
I think run flats has it's place but if tire shops refuses to repair them after one puncture. It's an expensive replacement. I was quoted for $1k on my Tesla Model Y DM to replace the tire from Tesla which includes balancing which was ridiculous. I had a nearby tire shop gave me a replacement for $500 on a 20" performance continental run flat. But later on I gotten a full tire replacement for less than $1k for better performance non-flat tires. I get my flat tire fixed for $30 nearby.
I have a 2007 Dodge Durango that I am considering having body work done. It is in great condition, and I plan to do some traveling. As a female, and older, I have been considering replacing my tires with "run flat tires". I have read on them, but never have known anyone that actually owned some. I have priced them, and they don't seem that much more expensive than what I generally get, but I do see they get less miles, which at my age, that is not of great concern, as I will probably have to downsize in the coming years to a smaller vehicle.
Has anyone had the run flat tires? Which type/manufacturer? Did you like them? Or, if you have thought about them, read about them, etc., do you think they would be worth purchasing?
Thank you.
Had em on most my Vettes. The old Goodyears on the C6's were like driving on glass. The much newer runflats are much better.
Well, being careful, and reporting them to the city helps, as I can be persistent. I was actually considering a Honda Odyssey (love the way it looks), but due to how low it sits, I passed. I did notice looking at the vehicle history that they did a LOT of tire replacement on all of them I reviewed. I swear they must sit 4 inches above the pavement or less.
Seems like road maintenance is a thing of the past.
I also like a smooth ride, which of course the Durango does fall short, and maybe these run flat tires would make it worse? Had a Ford Crown Vic wagon - best car I ever owned, smooth even at high speeds!
Stay away from the Odyssey-it eats tires like you wouldn't believe. Same with Sienna
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You're lucky if it's only the tire and not the expensive wheel.
