I was asking about these if a previous thread. This is a new tire with minimal data out there on them.
265-70-16
The Destination LE2 replaces the previous LE, which was sold as a decent, sub-premium, all-around LT/SUV tire. The previous version was more truck-based in it's design-- heavier, more aggressive tread design (still in the all-season category), and a bit more noisy. The LE2 is following the trend of the SUV/CUV becoming pure on road vehicles. The LE2 is also priced higher than the old LE, at ~$180 per corner.
I'll skip description and specs--- those are available everywhere.
1. they are very quiet. they issue some white noise, but no hum or growl. Far quieter than the old LE, either old or new.
2. they track very nicely. they are not razor sharp like a lo-profile, but they do not wander like the previous yokohama geolanders did. In my application they seem spot-on.
3. damp pavement traction- too early to say much-- but they are certainly outperforming the old tires.
4. they ride smooth, small cracks/bumps are not carried through (compared to the yoka/goodyear combo when they were at same or lower pressure).
5. they do feel more lightweight at the wheel.
6. mud & off-road grip expected to be minimal. the previous LE was decent for light trail use IME.
7. smooth as glass going down the road. A very good tire in this regard.
8. dry pavement turns--- they track well and do not balk during the transition from a mild to aggressive turn. You can feel them roll in some but they do not seem to change personality as some do during the transitions.
The LE2 claims a 15% lower rolling resistance than the LE. I can't measure the two, but the LE2 at 29psi coasts notably easier in my truck at 45mph and below than the previous mix of tires that were running 35psi.
other observations-- dramatically different weights were needed when I look at the install. some tires hardly needed any. Others used some pretty hefty lead. Regardless, I can't feel any vibration on the road... they may come with various imbalance, but they were not out-of-round or have tread walk that I've seen in the past with LEs, Uniroyals, and others.
Overall opinion-- I think these tires will be good at exactly what they are intended to be. I suspect that they will perform well as daily-driver road tires with a nice blend of grip, road manners and comfort, while not excelling in any one area. Their weight ratings fall in line with the other tires listed for this truck, despite weighing in on the lighter side. I do expect to see a small but measurable mpg increase, in the .25-.5mpg realm, compared to what came off.
m!
265-70-16
The Destination LE2 replaces the previous LE, which was sold as a decent, sub-premium, all-around LT/SUV tire. The previous version was more truck-based in it's design-- heavier, more aggressive tread design (still in the all-season category), and a bit more noisy. The LE2 is following the trend of the SUV/CUV becoming pure on road vehicles. The LE2 is also priced higher than the old LE, at ~$180 per corner.
I'll skip description and specs--- those are available everywhere.
1. they are very quiet. they issue some white noise, but no hum or growl. Far quieter than the old LE, either old or new.
2. they track very nicely. they are not razor sharp like a lo-profile, but they do not wander like the previous yokohama geolanders did. In my application they seem spot-on.
3. damp pavement traction- too early to say much-- but they are certainly outperforming the old tires.
4. they ride smooth, small cracks/bumps are not carried through (compared to the yoka/goodyear combo when they were at same or lower pressure).
5. they do feel more lightweight at the wheel.
6. mud & off-road grip expected to be minimal. the previous LE was decent for light trail use IME.
7. smooth as glass going down the road. A very good tire in this regard.
8. dry pavement turns--- they track well and do not balk during the transition from a mild to aggressive turn. You can feel them roll in some but they do not seem to change personality as some do during the transitions.
The LE2 claims a 15% lower rolling resistance than the LE. I can't measure the two, but the LE2 at 29psi coasts notably easier in my truck at 45mph and below than the previous mix of tires that were running 35psi.
other observations-- dramatically different weights were needed when I look at the install. some tires hardly needed any. Others used some pretty hefty lead. Regardless, I can't feel any vibration on the road... they may come with various imbalance, but they were not out-of-round or have tread walk that I've seen in the past with LEs, Uniroyals, and others.
Overall opinion-- I think these tires will be good at exactly what they are intended to be. I suspect that they will perform well as daily-driver road tires with a nice blend of grip, road manners and comfort, while not excelling in any one area. Their weight ratings fall in line with the other tires listed for this truck, despite weighing in on the lighter side. I do expect to see a small but measurable mpg increase, in the .25-.5mpg realm, compared to what came off.
m!
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