I had Toyo's on my Rav. They sure wear like iron (I had about 57000 on mine and they were not quit to the wear bars, but they were not rain worthy at that point) BUT they are almost $100. more than the top Michelin.

 

Added Michelin CrossClimate2's to my 2018 Highlander. Costco had a deal on them, not sure if still in effect. Highly rated tires for all 4 seasons, have the 3 Peak Mountain symbol for winter use here in Wisconsin.

 

Continental cross contact LX25 have done great in MN winter.


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Personally, my first choice for the Highlanders (based on size/weight and possible drive to camp sites) would be the "Continental cross contact LX25", 2nd choice the "BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sports LT (have not had one on the Highlander; but, currently are on my wife's 2014 RAV4 and we enjoyed these tires for quieter & smooth ride, much better traction than the OEM Bridgestore tires...). The Michelin Cross Climate & Cross Climate 2 are directional tires which I am not a fan of (even they have great ratings) because they are sensitive to wheel alignment and road surfaces, if one wears unevenly, basically the owner will have to live with that (some can cause pull/drift whetever you call it) and its not a good idea to cross rotate to the rear etc. unless dismount the tire and exchange with another tire on the opposite side of the axle, extra $$.

 

Thanks for the insight!

 

Has anyone replaced with Toyo’s?

There are different models of Toyos........those that come on your HL as OEM are junk, others are not.

 

We put the Cross Climate 2s on our 2017 Highlander Hybrid about a week before the snow hit Chicago last winter and they were awesome.

 

If those are the OEM Toyo’s, that is phenomenal mileage. We just got rid of our OEM Toyo’s on our 2018 Highlander, and we wore them down past the wear bars...34,000 miles.

 

I am really starting to think that either the type of climate we have in Chicago or the road surfacing material they use in Illinois roads is more conducive to tire wear than other parts of the country. In 40 plus years of driving I’ve never gotten less than 50,000 miles out of a set of tires no matter the brand.

 

Go on Tire Rack I have Michelin’s on my 2016 XLE. Super tires.

 

I. MN I would buy second set of wheels and slap winter tires.


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I. MN I would buy second set of wheels and slap winter tires.


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I bought a set of used ‘18 Highlander aluminum wheels, OEM TPMS sensors (18” rims) for dedicated winter tire use. Haven’t needed to put them on our Limited (19” OEM rims) yet, but still trying to figure out what I will need to do for the TPMS system to work properly, without having to visit the dealer twice a year for an outrageous “reprogramming” fee...

 

Chicago only averages 37" of snow a year. There's no need for dedicated snows in an area that doesn't get that much snow. We average 50" a year and my wife has no problem getting around in her Lexus ES-350 or her previous Accords with just good all-season tires. I have more aggressive tires on my Highlander because we do a lot of skiing and driving. Mountain regions in NH can easily get 150" snow annually.

 

I just ordered the new Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 to replace the Bridgestones that came from the factory. Got about 33K miles on them, and they are close to done. The Pirellis are back ordered at Tirerack but I'm guessing they will get here in December. I have a 2017 Highlander Hybrid.

 

Lex22 how you liking these Pirellis Scorpion AS plus 3?

 

I'm of the mindset to play it safe in winter. One weather-related accident and it will more than pay for a set of dedicated snow tires that will last several winter seasons. It's not just the average snowfall, but the frozen roads, ice patches, slush and snow that reduces your ability to stop in time or even accelerate adequately from an intersection.

 

It's not just the average snowfall, but the frozen roads, ice patches, slush and snow that reduces your ability to stop in time or even accelerate adequately from an intersection.

90% of driving safely in snow is knowing how to drive in snow. You can the BEST snow tires and the best 4WD system, but if you don't know how to drive in snow then you'll end up in a ditch. You can't drive in the winter like you can during a nice warm summer day. If you're having problems driving in snow then spend some time to learn how to drive in snow.

 

Agreed, here in the Midwest most people forget how to drive in winter until 1st snowfall. There are those of us who will rotate dedicated snows seasonally. Are they totally necessary - subjectively no. Are they safer stopping on ice and snow, while accelerating and turning - objective testing says absolutely. All comes down to personal preference.

 

here in the Midwest most people forget how to drive in winter until 1st snowfall.

This is NOT a problem as long as they remember at the 1st snowfall. It's like riding a bike. Once you learn, you don't really forget unless you have deminished congnitive abilities that should prevent you from having a license anyway.

 

 

What is the point of this post? Prices? Or just test scores? Or?


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I am trying desperately to remove myself from this discussion. I just want to enjoy the weekend, and I hope you guys do as well!

 

Enjoy the weekend…

 

I won't debate what everyone else has said. There are plenty of good tires out there. Personally I chose Continental Terrain Contact H/T's last December. Although we don't receive that much snow here in central Va. I did have the opportunity to try them a couple times, and they performed great. Other than snow grip, they ride smooth, and quite. Do well in the rain, Have a 70,000 mile tread ware warranty. (for what that's worth!), and are less expensive than Michelin Defenders. They are not included in what looks to be Consumer Reports ratings of AS tires that Penzfan posted, because they are considered truck/suv tires. That being said, Consumer Reports does rate them there top AS truck/suv tire. Again.... For what that's worth!

 

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Just installed Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires (245/60R18) on my 2014 LE AWD, still too early to judge how good they are in the snow, but they are very smooth and are highly rated at Tire Rack and Consumer Reports. Paid $1500.00 installed and got the last 4 from the warehouse ( for all of Ontario and Quebec) really lucky just to get them at all and they are made in Canada. Next availability for these tires is next May !

 

Brand new Bridgestone tire to compete with Michelin and Conti Premium SUV lines…

 

I never owned Bridgestone A/S tire that doesn’t behave like skis in little bit if snow. They are good tires, but they really struggle to make A/S tire on par Continental or Michelin when it comes to snow performance.


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I have the OE Bridgestone Duelers 422 Ecopias. They were installed new when we bought it last March at 26K miles by Carmax. Sitting at 41K miles now and they are over 1/2 worn and are loud. Even new, they hydroplaned very easily. Garbage tire.

This Friday I am having Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrives installed. I'll report back on noise and overall handling.

 

These are the OE Dueler 422 Ecopias at 5/32 averaging between 75-80mph. Avg 69.8 db:

Same stretch of highway with the Goodyear Assurance Comfortdrives:

Huge difference.