My 11' 2LT mocha steel w. black leather FWD 2.4 should be in next week!! The only item I forgot to check on is what tires come on these things?? Any good?? We are in the midst of a BAD ass MN winter here, and i'm hoping for a decent tire!! Thanks.
2011 equinox OEM tires??
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The stock 17'ers are Michelin Lattitudes. They are an excellent summer tire, but I went with Michelin Lattitude X-Ice for Winter tires. I didn't think that the All-seasons would make a great Winter tire. There was a lot of discussion on this topic if you try the Search. In fact, the discussion got a little "heated" ! t's a matter of personal preference whether you want "snows".grunkster said:
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Same tire as on our 2010 which is what RIT333 said and IIRC P225/65R17 for standard 17" wheels.
I'll give you my real life real conditions review based on having them on an Equinox and driving in nasty winter conditions for the past 3 months for about 4000 kms. The balance of the 18,000 kms were spring, summer & fall.
While I agree 100% that winter specific tires are the best for winter, I have been driving for nearly 35 years and have driven everything from rear drive cars and trucks, to 4X4's to FWD cars & vans and even semi trailers. Our climate here changes from summer heat with torrential rain to winter snow with blizzard conditions, freezing rain at times, -40° and lower windchills, etc. etc. I call this type of driving, "death driving" because of the results which are constantly occurring. We commute on a busy highway daily and I run service vehicles in the city as well.
With that said, I have never bought winter tires for our vehicles probably due to the extra investment but I have used them on other vehicles.
The OEM Michelin tires on the Nox are one of the best all season tires that I have driven in the winter. Yes it may also be the balance and design of the Nox itself but I'm comparing it to the the other FWD vehicles we have/had using various brands of all season tires. The Michelin Latitude tires are quiet, smooth and get very respectable traction on snow and ice short of a winter tire. Wet control is also very good.
Driving to meet the road conditions and vehicle capabilities is the single most important aspect of driving in adverse conditions.
I'll give you my real life real conditions review based on having them on an Equinox and driving in nasty winter conditions for the past 3 months for about 4000 kms. The balance of the 18,000 kms were spring, summer & fall.
While I agree 100% that winter specific tires are the best for winter, I have been driving for nearly 35 years and have driven everything from rear drive cars and trucks, to 4X4's to FWD cars & vans and even semi trailers. Our climate here changes from summer heat with torrential rain to winter snow with blizzard conditions, freezing rain at times, -40° and lower windchills, etc. etc. I call this type of driving, "death driving" because of the results which are constantly occurring. We commute on a busy highway daily and I run service vehicles in the city as well.
With that said, I have never bought winter tires for our vehicles probably due to the extra investment but I have used them on other vehicles.
The OEM Michelin tires on the Nox are one of the best all season tires that I have driven in the winter. Yes it may also be the balance and design of the Nox itself but I'm comparing it to the the other FWD vehicles we have/had using various brands of all season tires. The Michelin Latitude tires are quiet, smooth and get very respectable traction on snow and ice short of a winter tire. Wet control is also very good.
Driving to meet the road conditions and vehicle capabilities is the single most important aspect of driving in adverse conditions.
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Are you reading what I'm reading? ??? Appears to be more positive than negative!grunkster said:
http://www.tirerack.com/survey/SurveyComments.jsp?additionalComments=Y&commentStatus=P&tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Latitude+Tour
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The only thing I dont like about the Lattitude tires is they really are not that good when its raining hardish. They are kind of prone to a little hydroplaning but for the most part they are a pretty decent tire for an OEM one.
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Considering they have like a 780 wear rating, you should get at least 60k miles on them.grunkster said:
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I too like the traction on my 11AWD. They work fine for a year around tire here in Michigan.rcturner said:
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