snuffy

on a HHR?

I was just perusing Tirerack.com and found this 17 inch size


Size: 215/50R17
LRR: Michelin Total Performance
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Sidewall Shown: Outlined White Letters
Load Range: XL
Serv. Desc: 95H
UTQG: 720 A A


Fit should not be a problem but as these have long been considered a "truck tire" I wonder just how well they'd do on our 'MPV's as Chevy calls them in the owner's manual.

Am somewhat tempted to try a set as the UHP all seasons (Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 ) I've bought in the past seem to last just about or slightly over a year. Liked the tire-especially in the rain, but it just does not last long enough.

One other consideration: I live in extreme NE Georgia where there are still some decent-and fun-mountain 2 lanes. Am wondering if these 'truck tires' could handle some of the spirited driving available in the area?
(which likely helps explain the longevity problem I had above...

My 2004 Z-71 does OK around here on Firestone ATs but could never hang with the HHR in the curves, nor outbrake it-no matter what tire it had on it. So that's pretty much useless for comparison purposes

What do you guys think? Anybody here ever run truck tires on their HHR before?

donbrew

LT designates a (usually) 6 ply rating. Poor wear, hard ride, hard sidewall.

I hated LT tires on my old Toyota P/U.

firemangeorge

The old Michelin LTX's were great tires. Got 95k miles out of my last set on my truck. My current set has about 45k and only show about 1/3 wear. Good ride and traction.
The LTX line was updated a couple years ago. Not sure if they are as good a tire as they used to be.

Silverfox

There are 8 versions of LTX Michelins ... Which one are you talking about??

snuffy

these ones: Michelin Defender LTX M/S

snuffy

No, these aren't rated as LT tires, just load range XL

just noticed they're white letter sidewalls too

that might well be a deal breaker- I prefer blackwalls

yeah, I could turn them around but why pay for something you don't want and then bother with having to hide it?

snuffy

checking Michelin's website:

Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires | Michelin US

shows them available in two versions: 215/50R17 91H and 215/50R17 XL 95H (version Tirerack sells)

and the gallery shows them as blackwall...

henr1e

Not on my HHR, but I had these Michelin LTX M/S on my truck. They are good highway tires. Smooth and quiet, and wears well.