LL75
Well-Known Member
Will you get any tire credit with the tread wear warranty on your truck? The Michelins have a 70k treadwear warranty.
You hit on the same questions I had regarding buying from TireRack (TR) and have Discount Tire (DT) install them. They are really two halves of the same company since DT acquired them a few years ago. If there was a buy back program, I'd be a lot more inclined to buy them. Even if there was, I am not sure it could be done through DT if I bought them through TR.
Looking at the Rivian site, it doesn't seem like a big hit in efficiency to go with them (GoodYears). I get that since they are an OEM tire they don't have a treadwear warranty. I also don't want to burn through them in 20k miles either. If I get 30k miles, I'd be happy.
Obviously longer is better but there is always a tradeoff. Longer wearing tires typically don't stick as well and that is one of my priorities. I've heard from a few people the Michelins aren't that good in the rain and don't have as good of dry grip. Their narrow tread (7.8") might play into that along with likely a harder rubber compound.
I am torn between the GoodYears and the LTX MS/2 at this point. My two concerns about the GY's are the tire life and possible noise at higher speeds. For the LTX it is traction. If GoodYear had a buy back program, I'd definitely give them a shot. The fact they were designed for our vehicles is a big plus compared to an off the rack tire.
Goodyear has A rating on traction with 580 UTQG compared to the michelin B traction and 800 UTQG. I'm currently leaning toward the goodyear for the traction. If I get 25k miles on it, I will be happy in Texas road.
Discount tires will give you thread warranty if you rotate them properly. Looks like I will get 2/3 of credit back since the general grabber will probably only get 20k miles
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