OEM Tires

[Dugger]

hey, I have about 37k on my 2011 pilot and the tires are completely bald all the way around. seems like this is low mileage for this to be happening?

[Kinnick]

I assume you are referring to the Goodyear Forteras? I have heard others with the same poor results. The touring came with Michelin LTX MS and it is an awesome tire. I got 85,000 miles on my first set. They handle great, have low noise, are good in rain, and you will love how they perform in your Minnesota winters. Of course they are expensive, but IMO worth every penny.

[2010exl]

Originally Posted by Dugger

hey, I have about 37k on my 2011 pilot and the tires are completely bald all the way around. seems like this is low mileage for this to be happening?

You got 37K out of a set of Forteras? Most people here would say that is pretty good.

I swapped out mine on my 2010 EX-L at around 22k for a set of Touring wheels and the OEM Michelins. Couldn't be happier with them.

[mmm666]

yea. goodyear fortera is not good in the snow/ice. I bought Michelin latitude xice xi2 from Costco $704 total.

[Johnjk]

I must be lucky. I was able to get 51K off my factory Goodyear's. That being said, the last 10K were extremely noisy. I replaced them about a month ago with a set of Michelin Latitude Touring. I am very pleased with them. They are great in the rain and snow. I've had a set on the wife's CRV for the last 16 months with no complaints.

[Dugger]

Yes, they are Goodyear Forteras. thanks for the advice!

[silvergga]

Most OE tires are bad especailly for tread wear, despite being marketed under the same name. If you look at the following link you will notice the 2011 Goodyear OE tires only start with 10/32" tread depth instead of the normal 11/32" for that model.

Goodyear*Fortera HL Edition

My factory Fortera HL have worn down to 3/32" after 40k miles.

Michelin Laitutde Tour in 245/65R17 is a great option for the 2011 with great braking and tread wear score from Consumer Reports.