Eric Z
Elite Explorer
- Joined
- November 28, 2017
- Messages
- 124
- Reaction score
- 14
- City, State
- Plymouth Minnesota
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 15 Explorer PIU
The Defenders are quite a bit quieter than the Ultra Grip and handle the rain well. Winter is coming, so will find out about snow soon enough. My (limited) understanding is that the Defender is an update on the RS-A's.New here on the forum, new PIU owner. Winters here in the Reno, NV area tend to be all over the place weather wise (so I am told, new living here too). I live out in a rural area and want a dependable snow rated tire that won't be mad at 70 deg F days. I also will be using this vehicle to travel all around Northern Nevada when my company car won't handle the weather. I have two full sets of wheels with RS-A tires, going to sub one set with these new tires for winter. From what I've read here and elsewhere, I'm considering the Eagle Ultra Grip GW3 245/55R18. Found a set @ $834 installed, out the door (after $60 Goodyear rebate). I wanted to try the new Eagle Enforcer tires, but there is literally no other feedback on them online except this thread. Think I should go Ultra Grip? (RS-A's are going back on in spring/summer until all 9 are worn out).
Thanks, Mark