[racebrak]

Looking to purchase first new set of tires for 2006 Pilot? Any suggestions?

 

[Jack Vogt]

Michelin Defender LTX is widely used. The ride, tread life and grip is good. They do cost a bit more but people are generally very pleased with these tires.

Do a search on here about tires. People have very strong opinions on which tire is the best. It's hard to make a recommendation when we don't know what you want (ride quality, snow performance, budget, etc).

Tirerack.com is a good resource. You can search reviews for your specific vehicle.

 

[jimmaki]

Looking to purchase first new set of tires for 2006 Pilot? Any suggestions?

(setting timer to Sumitomo suggestion.) 5 ...... 4 ...... 3.........2............

 

[plplplpl]

 

[plplplpl]

But I still have the Michelin Defender LTX's predecessor, the Michelin LTX M/S2, and they still have plenty of life left in them.

Of course haven't been driving as much this past year for some reason.

 

[xGS]

But I still have the Michelin Defender LTX's predecessor, the Michelin LTX M/S2, and they still have plenty of life left in them.

How old are your LTX M/S2 tires and have you looked down in between the tread blocks to check for any signs of cracks in the rubber?

 

[plplplpl]

Still fresh, no cracks or dry rot. When on the Pilot in the summer, they sleep in the garage so as to avoid UV rays from the sun, and in the winter they are well stored. It's always good to check, though.

 

[Nail Grease]

The High Performance Sumitomo HTR A/S P03s are not available for this vehicle with a 16 inch rim. My choice for an 06 Pilot would be.....

Highly rated by consumers. The price makes it easy.

 

[Nail Grease]

The High Performance Sumitomo HTR A/S P03s are not available for this vehicle with a 16 inch rim. My choice for an 06 Pilot would be.....
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Highly rated by consumers. The price makes it easy.

Also note... Not a squishy touring tire.
Points off for replying to ones own post.

 

[plplplpl]

Points off for replying to ones own post.

I thought you get double points for that here.

 

[xGS]

The High Performance Sumitomo HTR A/S P03s are not available for this vehicle with a 16 inch rim. My choice for an 06 Pilot would be.....
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Highly rated by consumers. The price makes it easy.

Why not the following tire, which the manufacturer calls a "Premium Touring SUV/CUV Performance" tire?
http://www.sumitomotire.com/Tires?linename=HTR ENHANCE CX2&productCode=ENC53

 

[Nail Grease]

I thought you get double points for that here.

I'm thinking it's looked down upon, so I chastised myself before someone else did. Good to know you get double points. Only bern here a year. I didn't know that. 😎

 

[Nail Grease]

Why not the following tire, which the manufacturer calls a "Premium Touring SUV/CUV Performance" tire?
http://www.sumitomotire.com/Tires?linename=HTR ENHANCE CX2&productCode=ENC53

That's a decent tire to. The Kumho Crugen HT51 would still be my choice for an 06 Pilot. Besides, I wouldnt want everyone to think I'm a sucker for everything Sumitomo makes. Lol

 

[xGS]

Besides, I wouldnt want everyone to think I'm a sucker for everything Sumitomo makes. Lol

 

[Nail Grease]

Wai wai wait,
I've not recommend every kind of tire Sumitomo makes. I did make a joke for Sumitomo bus tires, once. Most of my recommendations are for products I use. But in this case, I would "try" the Kumho Crugen HT51 simply based on ratings and price.

 

[jimmaki]

 

[Highspeedbail]

Still fresh, no cracks or dry rot. When on the Pilot in the summer, they sleep in the garage so as to avoid UV rays from the sun, and in the winter they are well stored. It's always good to check, though.

I wonder what the consensus is when kept like. I just assumed after 6 years its better to be safe then sorry but then I found this....

Tire manufacturers such as Continental and Michelin say a tire can last up to 10 years provided you get annual tire inspections after the fifth year.

 

[xGS]

Wai wai wait,
I've not recommend every kind of tire Sumitomo makes.

Give it time.

 

[Nail Grease]

Give it time.

Give it time.

 

[ImBroke]

I just assumed after 6 years its better to be safe then sorry

I like that strategy. I had a trailer tire blow out that was 7 years old. Looked perfectly fine, but obviously not the case. Now I replace them after 6 years. I don't want that to happen again.