Has anyone given any thought to what kind of replacement tires you are going to use when the time comes. I have 24k miles on my HCH II and predict I will need them in the next few months. I was surprised to find out that my OEM Bridgestone Insignia SE 200 tires are not LRR's (low rolling resistance). In my initial research it seems that the Michelin MXV 4 Plus seems to be about the best bet so far in a LRR tire. The only down side is the price ($125 ea. ) I am not sure if the cost savings in using a LRR tire to gain fuel efficiency can offset the added cost.

I would check out TireRack and input make/model vehicle. They also have customer reviews as well.

24k miles, and need new tires?! WOw. I got 60k on my Bridgestones, and am over 60k on the DUnlops.

I have about 4/32" of tread left which is well over the halfway point. I have always kept the pressure fairly high for better mileage and I believe this contributes to the premature wear.

Keep in mind that not ALL of the (extra) cost HAS to be made up for in extra MPG.
If they're the best tires, then maybe that's good enough all by itself. The safety factor may need to be somewhere in the equation. Not saying these Michelins are the bomb or anything (don't know and haven't looked), but consider that the difference in quality may be worth the difference in price. Amortized over 30-50K miles, tires are cheap - period.

Steve

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Vehicles:
350 miles a week ------------ 2006 HCH II, Magnetic Pearl, w/NAVI (born on May 25, 2006)
350 miles a month ---------- 2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6
350 miles a year (for now) - 1986 Mercedes 560SL