Got Some Michelin LTX M/S

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:06 am

I ran across a smokin' deal one some of these tires today on CL and just couldn't pass it up. I got 4 of them, each with 11/32 (about 80%) of tread left for only $100. I have been wanting to go up to 31x10.50's and this was my chance. I had bought 235-75-15's which are very close to stock size, then I did a Daystar lift and those just looked small after lifting. I have been running around with those little donuts for 6 months with my lift now. But these 31's complete it. What do ya think?

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omGoddard · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:58 am

Looks alot beter! You have earned one stamp on your man card.

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:47 am

big difference! looks good! let us know how ya like them

honest though i was hoping ya were gonna run those treadwrights for awhile they kinda have my interest for the future

timmyb457 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:52 am

looks really good

timmyb457 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:54 am

looks really good

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 4:11 am

Nice

.. they are in way better shape than what you told me

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:08 am

JeepinJarhead03 wrote:

honest though i was hoping ya were gonna run those treadwrights for awhile they kinda have my interest for the future

I did update my Treadwright review - Post #1. http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... 904#415904 But I only put 7200 miles on them. Overall, I really liked them. Wouldn't hesitate to put them on any car again in the future.

Diggerfreek wrote:

Nice

.. they are in way better shape than what you told me

I agree. I was happily surprised when I picked them up at how much tread they actually had when I measured them with a gauge.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:15 pm

they are going to last a long long time

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:31 pm

My Dodge Cummins came factory with the Michelin LTX M/S. I just rolled over 40,000 miles and I’d say I have a good 20,000 miles left on them.

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:36 pm

I have to say, they ride really good too.

And... Now my speedo is dead-on accurate for the first time since I bought the vehicle. The odometer has always been right, but the speedo always lagged about 3-4 mph. With the 31's, my speedo matches my gps speed within 0.5 mph. But I tested the odometer, and I am actually traveling 16% farther than the odometer reads. Not to worry. I will disclose that info IF I ever sell it.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:40 pm

should see an increase in mpg to

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:45 pm

Already looking like 2 MPG in town just judging from the EVIC. I am making an 800 mile trip this weekend so I will get some reliable highway numbers to compare also.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:51 pm

yep 2 to 3 sounds right.

tools113 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:32 pm

How is the ride, I stopped by a tire dealer and he said they have had complaints about the ride being too harsh. What is your oppinion?

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:41 pm

tools113 wrote:

How is the ride, I stopped by a tire dealer and he said they have had complaints about the ride being too harsh. What is your oppinion?

Make sure you go with a P rated tire. IMO, LT tires with a Load C, D, and E are going to ride much stiffer. It seems that the KJ’s unibody does not absorb the vibrations that may come from a stiffer sidewall tire. I have LOAD E tires on my KJ and they ride very stiff as compared to a P rated tire.

Plus, you want a light weight tire for fuel economy. An LT LOAD E may weigh several lbs more versus a P-rated tire.

If you like the Michelin LTX M/S, then I highly suggest the Michelin LTX A/T 2’s. They have the same smooth ride characteristics with a little more aggressive tread design. Off-road reviewers who have tested them said they are good A/T tires when aired down.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:52 pm

As diesel said, of you like a soft ride, go with a P rated tire. I will however stick with a LT rated tire because I like the feel

Guest · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:05 pm

Reverting from an AT to a full on street tire=the wrong direction ITBJHO.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:43 pm

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

Reverting from an AT to a full on street tire=the wrong direction ITBJHO.

This goes back to my philosophy to run two sets of tires.

1. P-rated highway tire that matches your gear ratio to promote fuel efficiency. The main purpose for this tire would be for commuting to work and highway travel.
2. LT tire built for off-road use, airing down, and has plenty of sidewall protection. The main purpose for this tire would be for backcountry travel.

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:29 pm

tools113 wrote:

How is the ride, I stopped by a tire dealer and he said they have had complaints about the ride being too harsh. What is your oppinion?

I put about 800 miles on them on highway this weekend. They ride great. Just as good or better than the stock Wrangler ST's (which we all know were junk) . Yes, the are an LT tire, but I still think they ride great. I ran them at 38 psi on the highway just to get a little better gas mileage. Will probably drop them down to 35-36 for general everyday driving. I am also running 15" rims, so I have a little more rubber than with 16's or 17's. That probably smooths it out a little.

tools113 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:09 pm

to Thunderbird - I am running the Goodyear Wrangler St at this time not a AT tire. I am looking for a tire that is going to last and give a desent ride since most of my driving is done on the highway - aprox. 35,000 miles a year.

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