98XJ

Sam,
My brothers-in-law live in Manistee County (Lower Penin.), which gets
plenty of snow. Because of the price, they tried Cooper tires. I
believe that they first had an all-terrain tread, but now have settled
on the Discoverer M+S. They have a rather soft rubber compound which
makes them terrific in snow and on ice. However, the compromise is a
more rapid wearing on dry roads.

Jim

On Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:48:32 -0500, c <c@me.org> wrote:

>It means Michigan Upper Peninsula, which is the part bordering
>Wisconsin. Also where I live. :)
>
>Chris
>
>
>Carl S wrote:
>> Forgive my ignorance, but where is the UP?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Sam" <sam@sam.com> wrote in message
>> news:vpaee31dt9je02jl0ur6koac6r3keaoram@4ax.com...
>>> On Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:57:38 -0400, 98XJ <> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> They were fine in the snow and I live in the UP. They are easily the
>>> best tire I have ever rode on. I bought them from Belle Tire in
>>> Southfield. I was so amazed with them right off the bat I said to heck
>>> with it..... I'm going to take these babies for a spin on the freeway.
>>>
>>>
>>> I can't do much in the bargaining area cause while there are lotsa
>>> tire stores they are all small so they need to make their price. I was
>>> able to shave $40 of the BFG's. Thanks for the reply
>>>
>>> http://www.coyoterock.net/pix/jeep%20online.jpg
>>>
>>>
>>> Sam
>>>
>>>> Sam,
>>>> FWIW, I have the same model/vintage as yourself. In July, I went from
>>>> Michelin Cross-Terrains to the Michelin LTX M+S. My out-the-door cost
>>> >from the local Discount Tire was $458.78. PLUS, there was a $40
>>>> mail-in rebate that I got from their online site, so my end cost was
>>>> under $420 and includes road hazard / re-balancing / rotations.
>>>>
>>>> They were price-matching a quotation that I'd gotten from another
>>>> local store (Grand Rapids, MI) that would let me have 225s or 235s for
>>>> that price.
>>>>
>>>> So, if you liked your Michelins, I'd encourage you to put some
>>>> pressure on DT or Bell Tire.
>>>>
>>>> BTW, how did the LTXs do in the snow for you?
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:56:12 -0500, Sam <sam@sam.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I know this has been done but if you could do it again that would be
>>>>> great.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have Michelin LTX M/S that are to be replaced. I do no off roading
>>>>> and don't want to spend as much as I did on those.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am looking at spending $450 to $470 installed and so far it seems
>>>>> that
>>>>>
>>>>> BFG Radial TA and BFG Long Trail TA fit the bill. I searched and found
>>>>> some reviews but if you have a thought on those tires or any other in
>>>>> that price range it would be great.
>>>>>
>>>>> I live in a four season environment.
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't drive much but want a real good tire.
>>>>>
>>>>> Please help if you can and thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> Sam
>>
>>