Thanks for the info Navi, much appreciated.Consumer Reports. I have been following their reports closely and I know in the past for the Michelin Defender LTX they had gotten 75000 miles out of the Defenders. The old Continental LX20 used to get 65000 miles. It looks like the one to beat is the TerrainContact.
Treadlife matters. Right now Im trying to get in touch with this tireshop. First call...hello hello hello...hang up...next few calls...please hold and never come back. Replacing tires is not only expensive but its a time consuming process dealing with these goofballs at the tire shop. Probably when I go down there will have to "leave it" and they take the car for the day..and maybe I have to come back for warranty issues... Thus a little extra treadlife is entirely appreciated and needed.
A tire may perform excellent on one car and not quite so good on another. I have experienced this with my own cars.The bottom line with any tire is, it's just like picking out a new pair of shoes. You never know until you get some miles on them. I have had lots of shoes I'll never wear again. And then once and a while you find out what really works for the task at hand.
A few points not already covered on the Continental TerrainContact H/T.
6 Years / 70,000 Miles treadware warranty is the same as the Michelin.
“Repair voids warranty” on the Continental. If you pick up a nail and the tire can be repaired, your warranty is gone. No such exclusion on the Michelin. I had just that happen to me on my Michelins a couple weeks ago. Warranty is still in effect.
Hecho en Mexico.
A few points not already covered on the Continental TerrainContact H/T.
6 Years / 70,000 Miles treadware warranty is the same as the Michelin.
“Repair voids warranty” on the Continental. If you pick up a nail and the tire can be repaired, your warranty is gone. No such exclusion on the Michelin. I had just that happen to me on my Michelins a couple weeks ago. Warranty is still in effect.
Hecho en Mexico.
Ah ..... Mmmmm ..... Not exactly:
From Michelin's Warranty:
"........ This warranty does not cover tires damaged due to misuse, abuse or accident such as: – Road hazards (e.g., cuts, snags, bruises, impact damage or punctures); ....... "
A few points not already covered on the Continental TerrainContact H/T.
6 Years / 70,000 Miles treadware warranty is the same as the Michelin.
“Repair voids warranty” on the Continental. If you pick up a nail and the tire can be repaired, your warranty is gone. No such exclusion on the Michelin. I had just that happen to me on my Michelins a couple weeks ago. Warranty is still in effect.
Hecho en Mexico.