I believe the "Cross" in the name is meant it is a "Seasonal"... Like ALL Weather.
There are a lot of tires that can't be run reversed..
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There are a lot of tires that can't be run reversed..
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I just realize why I don't miss Pennsylvania. . .
The tongue weight from the sled and trailer was likely helping with the traction. And AWD? If you backed out of that with FWD and a trailer would be impressive.
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Yup. AWD EB. When you are up in the most northern reaches of Maine, Quebec or New Brunswick in the winter..... AWD (or 4WD) plus 4 snow tires is basically mandatory. lol
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I had a similar tire problem several months ago. The steel s-hook on a heavy duty bungee cord embedded itself in the center of the rear tire after hitting it with the front tire which threw it up against the side of my truck doing $2,000 worth of dents and paint damage. I plugged it and held for about 2 months before a slow leak started. I took it to my neighborhood independent shop who patched it correctly. It's been running fine for about 4 months now.
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Aha! That explains it. Dedicated snow tires is a whole different level of awesome.
Oh, I wondered where I left that. Mind sending it to me? But seriously, that REALLY SUCKS.700 miles later
Since the OEMs have 8/32 tread I decided to get a whole new set around. Michelin CrossClimate 2
Asked to leave the three good ones in the bed. Might consider getting a 4th to match and a new set of rims for them. Maybe make them my summer tires. Or just sell them
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Just ‘directional’ tires.
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My dad lived in Damariscotta Maine, and swore 4WD was not needed. He drove a 2WD Isuzu pickup.
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Ever since 1990 when I bought a set of kelly Springfields for my 84 Feiro, and driving away found a spark plug on the road that went through tire ,and had to buy a fifth tire, have I every time , buy a tire I get the road hazard warranty, every time, worth every penny, or nickel, or dime ,whichever ones we are still making in the states now.
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Based on that photo of the metal chunk, that was an easy repair with a Safety Seal plug. I just plugged mine twice in two weeks. one straight in the middle of the tread, one slightly on the sidewall. If you use the BEST plugs in the business, it will stay for the life of the tire. Just Google Safety Seal. Crazy thing is, I got my kit in 1985 and still use the plugs like they were brand new.
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In our 1st year of owning our 23 Hybrid we had a flat. Deteriorating poorly maintained trucks left a present on the road. Resulting in destroyed tire. Changed the tire in the dark in the rain. Crash course in figuring out how to detach the spare from the cable.700 miles later
Since the OEMs have 8/32 tread I decided to get a whole new set around. Michelin CrossClimate 2
Asked to leave the three good ones in the bed. Might consider getting a 4th to match and a new set of rims for them. Maybe make them my summer tires. Or just sell them
Replaced the OEM Continental with used OEM 7/32 tread. Thanks to all of you donors changing your tires plenty of used available.
I'm thinking Kumho Crugen HT51 if the OEM tires ever wear out.
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I noticed a little more grip around corners and round-a-bouts. As for road noise, I could not tell a difference. Also just had a big down pour here today. I cant compare to the others since this is the first time I've driven in one. They handle almost as good as if the roads were dry!
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I put Michelin CrossClimate 2 on my wife's Mazda; and she loves them. So, I am considering doing the same to my Maverick. Thanks for the picture.700 miles later
Since the OEMs have 8/32 tread I decided to get a whole new set around. Michelin CrossClimate 2
Asked to leave the three good ones in the bed. Might consider getting a 4th to match and a new set of rims for them. Maybe make them my summer tires. Or just sell them
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Many years ago I picked up a 3/8" bolt in the middle of the tread on a Goodyear GT Radial. I had no money to "do it right" so I crammed about 6 of those rope plugs into the hole. After all, I never drove all THAT fast.
I did have to top up the pressure every week or so, but I wore out that set of tires just fine. They say that God watches over idiots and drunks. I was cold sober...
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