What tires are they shipping on the 2013 XLT 4wd?

[usazr1]

My 38 years working in GM dealer service departments, mostly as service manager, clearly demonstrated that we had few issues with Michelin tires compared to all other brands. In fact, I cannot recall ever seeing a Michelin that had a defect, especially one that caused a ride disturbance. Also, I like the super low aspect ratio tires on a sports car but not on a daily driver.

 

[peterk9]

My 38 years working in GM dealer service departments, mostly as service manager, clearly demonstrated that we had few issues with Michelin tires compared to all other brands. In fact, I cannot recall ever seeing a Michelin that had a defect, especially one that caused a ride disturbance. Also, I like the super low aspect ratio tires on a sports car but not on a daily driver.

Welcome to the Forum usazr1.:wavey:
I hope you enjoy your new Explorer. Happy motoring.

Peter

 

[fifthranger]

I will be replacing my 'kooks with Michelin

My wife has Hankook's on her Ford Edge, and I couldn't be more than impressed. The tires were rated for 50,000 miles, and I had a set replaced at 60,000 miles when the tread left was only 2/32nd's. The only reason I had replaced a set earlier at 54,000 miles was because I had a flat, and I wanted to replace the set. Also, I didn't rotate the tires as suggested in the manual since I believe that 5,000 mile rotations are overkill.