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@@bn880 lol....yea, he got that wrong. More like a few laps. Missed it, good catch. In Fairness, I really didn't care about F1 as no "consumers" own F1 cars....lol
I usually end up with a Michelin High Performance tire. Since it of for a Camry they are still pretty cheap through Costco. Free rotations for life and a free replacement of they fail early, installation free too. I really do not understand why people would use anyone else for tires.
At your age, and only went through 15 sets of tires, I can only extrapolate either you don't drive very much or you lease? Either way, bless you and I hope you have many more years!
I had good luck with Pirellis back in the 80s, but burned through a few Michelins too. These days there's only one tire made that fits my old Corvette and that's Goodyear. As for my other cars, I'm not that choosy.
Never thought I'd watch 20 minutes about tires/rubber. But if it's a Scotty video, I watch. And I sure learned a lot I never knew!! Great public service, Scotty; thanks!
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Scotty, the way you share your knowledge is really a public service. I want to thank you. I've watched so many of your videos, and always take something away that will benefit me. I wish I had started watching them when I got my first car at 24. I do share your videos with young people, so they can have the benefit of many more years of your advice.
I used to run a tire shop. This was really informative and what people need to know. Regarding sipes - along with better traction in slippery conditions they also cool the tires in hot weather. When you look at a tire's sipes look how deep they go. The more siles there are and the deeper the better. Most manufacturers will not cut them evenly across the tire face. (Goodyear is notorious for this.) Most will be deeper on the outside of the tread and shallower as that sipe goes toward the center. Michelins, in my experience last longer and give you better traction longer. Probably because their sipes are deeper all the way across. Also, when you look at tires the more solid sections or lightly siped dections in a tire the noisier they are. Look at a BFG Radial AT / TA truck tire or Goodyear Wranglers. BFGs look really aggressive without any sipes. Very noisy. Wranglers have sipes but they aren't very deep so the sipes are worn out when the tire is about 50% worn. And then they get noisy and less traction on slippery roads. Michelin used to make an LTX M/S which became the Defender. Great tire but now they've moved on to the Agilis line. I have no experience with them but have long thought Michelin made the best tires. Yokohama was also a really good tire. H
Hot tip: How many of you have checked the air pressure of your SPARE tire. You know, the tire you havent thought of for years and years. Put that on your to do list cause the LAST thing you want is changing a flat tire with...a flat tire.😊
I do not need to, I have a portable inflator and plus a torque wrench with a deep socket for a Toyota. I have also replaced the supplied jack with a real 2 ton one.
I never paid too much attention to tires till I got a V8 Audi. The AWD eats them quick on corners, they always have to have matching tread or you ruin the transmission on a Quattro, and I only sipe them in areas that don't have great road drainage like TX, but not in CA. The all-weathers tend to last a little longer in colder rainier climates, and the summer tires tend to ride better in warmer dryer climates but burn up quicker on twisty roads like the mountains of CA. Also, if you have a high-performance car and don't drive it often, make sure they aren't old with flat resting spots, which is what caused the Paul Walker crash.
You forgot to mention Arthur Savage; who after getting bored of running his firearms company, patented (and produced) the radial tire and started the Savage Tire Company sometime between 1912-1915.
When I was a little kid in the 1960s living in Pennsylvania, my parents' cars had studded tires put on for just winter use, and they had to pay to have the tires changed at the beginning and again at the end of every winter. One day they were suddenly outlawed. The goobermint's excuse was that they were causing premature road surface damage or something. Probably it was actually the combination of road salt during the winter (to melt the ice), super-heavy trucks, and seasonal freeze/thaw cycles, all combining to crack up the asphalt. I don't think those passenger cars tires' tiny dots of metal (tire studs) had any effect.
The studs wore down real quick because they stayed on the vehicles for several months, even when it wasn't snowing. I loved them when the studs were new and it really snowed a lot back then. I don't believe that they were bad for the roads. Buses, sanitation trucks, plows, etc. used chains on their tires. Salt was thrown down in insane amounts. Don't blame the studs.
My problem with 'high milage' tires is that the rubber hardens over time. Eventually you had to replace them because of traction issues. There was a period where MFG'rs tried bi-hardness tires, with the inner layer being softer. Not so much anymore.
Supposedly, they work a soybean oil into the newer "all weather" tires. The chemical compound softens at cold temperatures and hardens at high temperatures. That's what I'm told anyway /shrug
Bridgestone all the way, winter or summer tires and I believe in installing winter tires whether I drive an all wheel drive or 2 wheel drive...besides, looks good when your tires match
For Continental Tires Run Flats are SSR (a very long German word) Good Stuff Scotty. I work for a leading Tire supplier in the country and your info is spot-on. Thanks
Fun Fact: back in the day a U.S. Army general was tasked with accompanying a cross-country trek for the U.S. army in order to assess the stability of America's growing road network. Along the way he encountered many things and people, one of those people Goodyear himself who suggested replacing the tires currently being used with a better alternative. I believe you might have heard of this guy named Dwight D. Eisenhower, who, through his own first hand experiences, went on to found the American insterstate system.
Had Bridgestone tyres on my company car. Best ever. Driving home on the motorway on dark wet nights they gave reassuring road grip in all conditions. They also have superior last ability.
F1 tires don’t last multiple races, they last anywhere from 12 - 30 laps, depending on the tire compound and track. Rules state each car must use two different compounds per race.
What you were missing was talking about what the red, yellow, and white dots mean on the tire and where they should be placed when mounting a tire for optimal balance. Most all tire stores have zero clue what those dots mean.
Just bought Nokian all terrain tires best tires I i ever bought. Best traction for a sedan and I have owned Michelins and Continentals. Haven't tried them on snow yet but will be doing it soon.
Got a set of "Goodyear Assurance Weather Ready" tires so far so good for the Pacific Northwest . Being only a FWD , I'm now looking for studded tires .
Check into the law, studded tires are illegal in WA except from Nov. 1 to March 31. From WSDOT "Studded tires must be removed by the end of the day Sunday, March 31, to avoid a potential fine of $137. The removal date falls on a holiday this year which could mean some shops are closed, so the Washington State Department of Transportation urges travelers to plan ahead now."
WSDOT "Studded tires do not satisfy state chain requirements. If chains are required on your vehicle, you'll have to install them even on studded tires."
WSDOT "Approved traction tires - including an eighth of an inch tread and a M&S or All Season label with a Mountain/Snowflake symbol." Nothing about winter tires or studded tires. My Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires have such an indication. Mine are rated to 149 MPH since they have such good grip. They do not require chains like a studded tire in WA. Still, I would use chains up a windy snow covered mountain like the one to Crystal Mountain but I mostly do not need any but have a pair and a towel if it is snowing. I have a friend with a Porsche and his tires are so highly rated he can plow through snow. Expensive ones!
Tire stores will only install four studded tires nowadays. They don't think we can handle a mix of studded and non-studded tires on our cars. Which I did ... forever ... on FWD cars back in the day.
@@toriless And yet you hear studded tires well into sunny weather while driving on the freeway or in town - they're easy to hear and people drive them way longer than they should. Which also wears out the studs...
WOW!!! Thanks!!! Million Dollar worth educational video! With pictures and narration to make easy to visualize and to understand!!! Even like me with Zero understanding of Tires!!!!
Couple of points. Wide tyres are good in the dry and not very wet. Crap in snow, you want narrow to dig through. Here in the UK at least garage air machines are highly regulated and have very narrow accuracy limits.
Had a set of 13" Toyo tires go 80,000 miles on my original 1980 Tan Turd Cell! Oh, the other 1980 tan hatchback one I bought last year is purring like a kitten now. Up to 28 mpg local & the choke was finally fixed properly. Had to drop gas tank & clean the sand/sludge out of plastic in tank filter & wash out gas tank along with replacing the ruptured fuel pump.
I have an emotional relationship with a 2011 Acura TL with awd and a 6-speed stick. Ive had the CrossClimate2's for over a year here in Colorado - really a superior choice for a place like this where the weather ranges can be drastic. Great mix of performance, traction, reliability, and endueance - at least so far. 👍
I do a high mileage, so run winter tyres out in the summer sometimes. They do not wear faster than summer tyres. Just changed a pair at 37,000 miles. They handle perfectly well when it's hot, but I believe they lose their winter grip properties following hot weather use.
CrossClimate 2s for the win. 80k miles on the same set and tread is barely worn; pro tip get a higher load rating, and increase manufacturers suggested psi by 5-6, to compensate.
Michelin CrossClimate 2! Great handling, not loud, and excellent gas mileage. My 03 accord ex v6 coupe with 6sp manual is factory rated at 18/27 (I assume 60mph, that's industry standard I think). In U.S metric numbers that's 33.5-34mpg @ 60mph, 30 @ 70, 27 @ 80-85.
I may have missed it, but I did not see you mention the Treadwear Traction Temperature numbers (Uniform Tire Quality Grading system or UTQG) on the tire. The Treadwear is a three digit number where the largest number being 800 is the best and the lowest number being 300 being the worst. The Traction can be AA, A, B, C where AA is the best. The Temperature is for speed handling with A being over 115mph, B being 110mph to 115mph, and C being 85mph to 110mph.
I get tires from Walmart before I get them anywhere else because other places say they have a 80,000 mile warranty but Walmart has a 80000 Mi warranty and the cost less.
@@jollyfoxHe probably meant Nitrogen. Nitrogen in tires is a sales gimmick that’s unnecessary for 99.99% of drivers. Unless it’s used in professional car races where speeds consistently average slightly below or above 200 MPH.
17:05 I have a Tesla Model 3, at 65,000 miles. The acoustic foam filled Michelin tires that came on the car had amazing performance but only lasted 27k miles. Tesla doesn’t have a spare tire, so when I got a flat and had to wait 3 hours for a tow truck in a bad part of town, I switched to Bridgestone Driveguard (Run Flat) tires. Those tires are stiffer and don’t handle as nice. They also like to follow cracks in the pavement at high speeds. Unfortunately I only got 20k miles out of my first set of Bridgestone RF tires because of a rotation error. I take my car back to Discount Tire Co where I bought the tires for rotations. They apparently didn’t rotate one of the rear tires and it ended up wearing too soon. I replaced those tires with Bridgestone Driveguard Plus tires that are supposed to be an upgraded model of my prior RF tires that are designed with EVs in mind. Those tires do ride better than the prior version but still like to follow the cracks in the pavement at highway speeds. Regarding cost of the tire. A set of the Michelin Tires that came on the Tesla are ~ $1800. A temp set of Road Hugger tires I used while waiting for the Bridgestone Tires to be ordered were $800 and actually provided an even better ride than the Michelins. The Bridgestone Driveguard were $1350. The Bridgestone Driveguard Plus $1500.
Got Michelin cross climate on all 3 cars, front or rear wheel driving. Quiet, easy to turn, good fuel efficiency and good grip on wet road, even for the rear wheel one.
Michelin CC2 are no longer the best all-seasons tyres, but the new Pirelli AS tyres. Moreover, the "2 in 1" type of products are less good overall than the two products it replaces. Thus, even the best all-seasons/weather tyres are not having better (or at least equal) characteristics than the top winter tyres in the winter or the top summer tyres in the summer.
Your son's truck had Pirelli Scorpions. You commented they were aggressive desing for street and dirt, but very Quite. You were right!, I like does Pirelli for my light truck.
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The first time I put Michelins on my performance car was the last time I considered using anything else. Not a fan boy of anything but damn those Michelin's hook up for a street tire.
Scotty, radial tires offer a less "cushy" ride over rough surfaces because they have less cushion to sacrifice. They transmit road noise and shock much more directly to the vehicle. Radial's are also structurally weaker than bias ply tires. I also wouldn't drive anything else.
Obviously it is the tire demonstrated in the video. It is the most optimal tire for sustained performance. What came first the tire or the wheel? God know why he asks that question, I just want to figure out what is the best tire from Scotty.
Somebody from Michelin’s marketing team probably saw the video and added the thumbnail 😢 However, I just put them on this year, and they do handle well and are quiet, but use more fuel. Waiting to see how they compare to my studded tires this winter. So Scotty, now that we are edumicated on tires, which ones are best?
Great video Scotty. Very informative, full of tips and knowledge based information. I know it is difficult to make any kind of recommendations due to the complexity of the topic, and of course the litigious society we live in, but I think you covered the options well enough for people to at least ask the right questions. Thanks a bunch.
I do roadside assistance. DO NOT USE FIXAFLAT! It will seal your valve stem and then you cant inflate your tire. You're supposed to put you air pressure 3 to 5 PSI below the maximum on the sidewall. If you do that, you'll rarely, if ever, get a puncture, and your tires will last 3 times longer. The sticker on the door is the minimum for the sensor, not the tire. They dont change that sticker if you get different tires. "35 psi" is a standardize minimum across the industry. It makes your tires soft so the weat out three times longer and cause you to get punctured more often. Also, the only thing that causes a blowout is low air pressure. Don't listen to the people that make money off you. Do it right, instead.
I call them Bald Seasons. If you live in northern New England you need winters, if you live in the People’s Republic of Vermont you need studded tires as they basically don’t plow the roads there.
A word of caution regarding airless tires: don't get them filled up with slush or mud and then leave the vehicle parked outside at freezing temperatures overnight.
I never get tired of tire videos . 9:25 vehicles are bigger than ever but most them don't even come with full spare what a rip off. I'm rocking continental TrueContact tour on my 04 grand marquis ultimate Edition its pretty good got ecoplus benefit & labels on them on what weather to drive them on I'll recommend them
Bigger... Have you seen the relative weights of EV/Hybrids? Nissian Leaf weighs as much as an Accord... 3K in a subcompact. Toss in race car acceleration and voila! End of the line for tree hugging.
Great vid. Only your info on F1 tires was wrong. You stated F1 tires only last a few races. In reality F1 tires only last for a few laps. The drivers race so hard that tires start to lose grip after about 1/3rd of the race distance. This means drivers need to come in to the pist to get new tires during the race. During race qualifying the good grip of a new tire only lasts for 1 lap! After that they can't set quick times on that tire anymore.
Radial Truck Tires have a higher load rating than many bias ply tires. and have a maximum inflation or 125 PSI ect.. Radial Construction Equipment tires ride smoother and have less rolling resistance for better fuel economy .
Having good tires is the biggest improvement you can make to a cars ride and safety. All the fancy stuff in the car is only as good as it's contact with the road. If you can't keep traction, you are going to wreck.
Cruise-control not working after tire change? Check that all tires are same outside diameter. Car computer checks for 4-wheels rpm's difference on the straight.
Lesson learned: If your car comes with run flat tyre or bicicle spare tyre (which is new fashion in my country) buy a normal people spare tyre. You will surely lose some space in trunk but its better than to have your vehicle towed because of a tyre (tow is very expensive).
Air less tires have be available for bicycles for a long time it's an tube but looks like some one got the idea to make it all in one. The company that sold a tire tube called "NomorFlats" It's now put out by Bell kind of pricy for inter tubes up to $60.
I have Kumho all weather tires (not 4 seasons) similar to michelin cross climate but cheaper. I have them installed all year round and they are legal in Quebec since winter tires are mandatory!
Just look for the picture of a mountain with a snowflake inside. Those qualify in WA state, studded tires do not and require chains. Studded tires are also illegal 7 months of the year here. I use the real thing Michelin Cross Climate 2, Speed V, $700 for 4 at Costco.
@@toriless they do have the mountain and snowflake. They're pretty much a copy of michelin cross climate. There's a lot of people here in Québec who have studded tires but personally I don't like them. Also many indoor public parking do not allow vehicles with studded tires coz they damage the surface
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Never did say what tire would last forever! This video is more on the history of tires and specs on various tires, not which tires will last.
Yes he did. Michelin Uptis
@Ridchris8630 Doesn't really matter... Sadly not made for many vehicles sold in the USA.
YES... I did check
SMDH
As a former factory tire rep and being in the business for over 40 years I will say this was a very good, accurate, and informative video.....
Including F1 tyres lasting a few races?
@@bn880 lol....yea, he got that wrong. More like a few laps. Missed it, good catch. In Fairness, I really didn't care about F1 as no "consumers" own F1 cars....lol
Which tire brand would you recommend?
79yrs young and bought at least 15 sets of various kinds. Nothing but Michelin or Goodyear ever satisfied me.
I usually end up with a Michelin High Performance tire. Since it of for a Camry they are still pretty cheap through Costco. Free rotations for life and a free replacement of they fail early, installation free too. I really do not understand why people would use anyone else for tires.
At your age, and only went through 15 sets of tires, I can only extrapolate either you don't drive very much or you lease? Either way, bless you and I hope you have many more years!
I had good luck with Pirellis back in the 80s, but burned through a few Michelins too. These days there's only one tire made that fits my old Corvette and that's Goodyear.
As for my other cars, I'm not that choosy.
thats what she said
Goodyear are the best
Never thought I'd watch 20 minutes about tires/rubber. But if it's a Scotty video, I watch. And I sure learned a lot I never knew!! Great public service, Scotty; thanks!
My dad was a master mechanic for over 3 decades and always advised me well on all things automotive. I was schooled on all minutia from cotter pins to ball joints. Since he passed 20 years ago, I now rely on Scotty Kilmer videos to be informed on the ever changing marketplace. Dad would have loved your channel if he had lived longer. This video on tires helped me as do all your videos and opinions. You have my complete trust as the source of record and I thank you. Your honesty prevents so many people from making costly buying decisions. Kudos, Mr. Kilmer
Scotty, the way you share your knowledge is really a public service. I want to thank you. I've watched so many of your videos, and always take something away that will benefit me. I wish I had started watching them when I got my first car at 24. I do share your videos with young people, so they can have the benefit of many more years of your advice.
Nothing about a tire that last forever love your videos and have a blessed day today 🙏
I used to run a tire shop. This was really informative and what people need to know.
Regarding sipes - along with better traction in slippery conditions they also cool the tires in hot weather.
When you look at a tire's sipes look how deep they go.
The more siles there are and the deeper the better.
Most manufacturers will not cut them evenly across the tire face. (Goodyear is notorious for this.) Most will be deeper on the outside of the tread and shallower as that sipe goes toward the center.
Michelins, in my experience last longer and give you better traction longer. Probably because their sipes are deeper all the way across.
Also, when you look at tires the more solid sections or lightly siped dections in a tire the noisier they are.
Look at a BFG Radial AT / TA truck tire or Goodyear Wranglers.
BFGs look really aggressive without any sipes. Very noisy.
Wranglers have sipes but they aren't very deep so the sipes are worn out when the tire is about 50% worn.
And then they get noisy and less traction on slippery roads.
Michelin used to make an LTX M/S which became the Defender. Great tire but now they've moved on to the Agilis line.
I have no experience with them but have long thought Michelin made the best tires.
Yokohama was also a really good tire.
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bridgestone and cooper seem dam good imo
Hot tip: How many of you have checked the air pressure of your SPARE tire. You know, the tire you havent thought of for years and years. Put that on your to do list cause the LAST thing you want is changing a flat tire with...a flat tire.😊
That's why you carry a portable compressor with you along with a jump starter.
I do not need to, I have a portable inflator and plus a torque wrench with a deep socket for a Toyota. I have also replaced the supplied jack with a real 2 ton one.
There was a song back in the day bout flat spare no jack
Good advice!
I always check my spare tire like I do all my tires once a month.
I have 35000 miles on Michelin CrossClimet 2 on my Miata, they are 3 years old and still have 7/32" tread on them.
I never paid too much attention to tires till I got a V8 Audi. The AWD eats them quick on corners, they always have to have matching tread or you ruin the transmission on a Quattro, and I only sipe them in areas that don't have great road drainage like TX, but not in CA. The all-weathers tend to last a little longer in colder rainier climates, and the summer tires tend to ride better in warmer dryer climates but burn up quicker on twisty roads like the mountains of CA. Also, if you have a high-performance car and don't drive it often, make sure they aren't old with flat resting spots, which is what caused the Paul Walker crash.
You forgot to mention Arthur Savage; who after getting bored of running his firearms company, patented (and produced) the radial tire and started the Savage Tire Company sometime between 1912-1915.
When I was a little kid in the 1960s living in Pennsylvania, my parents' cars had studded tires put on for just winter use, and they had to pay to have the tires changed at the beginning and again at the end of every winter. One day they were suddenly outlawed. The goobermint's excuse was that they were causing premature road surface damage or something. Probably it was actually the combination of road salt during the winter (to melt the ice), super-heavy trucks, and seasonal freeze/thaw cycles, all combining to crack up the asphalt. I don't think those passenger cars tires' tiny dots of metal (tire studs) had any effect.
Studded tires are ABSOLUTLEY bad for roads!
The studs wore down real quick because they stayed on the vehicles for several months, even when it wasn't snowing. I loved them when the studs were new and it really snowed a lot back then. I don't believe that they were bad for the roads. Buses, sanitation trucks, plows, etc. used chains on their tires. Salt was thrown down in insane amounts. Don't blame the studs.
They're legal in NY, where they love to make everything about cars illegal.
Although, NY also loves premature road wear...
I never get tire of watching your videos.
Your comment Rolled me over 😊
Oh spare me !!
🎃 🎃 🎃 This comment is well rounded.
I'm laughing so hard my sidewalls hurt 🤣
@@JustSayN2O They are often forgotten! 😉
My problem with 'high milage' tires is that the rubber hardens over time. Eventually you had to replace them because of traction issues. There was a period where MFG'rs tried bi-hardness tires, with the inner layer being softer. Not so much anymore.
Supposedly, they work a soybean oil into the newer "all weather" tires. The chemical compound softens at cold temperatures and hardens at high temperatures.
That's what I'm told anyway /shrug
@@aussie2uGA "Honey, who ate the tires?"
Bridgestone all the way, winter or summer tires and I believe in installing winter tires whether I drive an all wheel drive or 2 wheel drive...besides, looks good when your tires match
1You didn't mention the DATE CODE on each tire....that is VERY IMPORTANT!
If that fast and furious guy was alive we could ask him how important it is
Indeed. And the tire stores will sell you old tires if you don't watch out!! ☹️
@@TucoDog-ho6fw paul walker
@@StuStevens-rn7rb true. The crooks.
So what "date code" is considered 'expired'?
For Continental Tires Run Flats are SSR (a very long German word) Good Stuff Scotty. I work for a leading Tire supplier in the country and your info is spot-on. Thanks
Greetings from Akron Ohio, here - the "rubber capital of the world", which was the original home for Goodyear, Firestone, General Tire and others.
A complete, ultimate and definitive tire guide video! Way to go Scotty!
Fun Fact: back in the day a U.S. Army general was tasked with accompanying a cross-country trek for the U.S. army in order to assess the stability of America's growing road network. Along the way he encountered many things and people, one of those people Goodyear himself who suggested replacing the tires currently being used with a better alternative. I believe you might have heard of this guy named Dwight D. Eisenhower, who, through his own first hand experiences, went on to found the American insterstate system.
Scotty I just purchased 4 tires thanks for this video just learned everything I need to know about these tires
Had Bridgestone tyres on my company car. Best ever. Driving home on the motorway on dark wet nights they gave reassuring road grip in all conditions. They also have superior last ability.
F1 tires don’t last multiple races, they last anywhere from 12 - 30 laps, depending on the tire compound and track. Rules state each car must use two different compounds per race.
I keep driving on the roads until I encounter a pit crew with a sign that directs me to pit. I haven't seen one yet though. 😳
I’ve had 3 sets of cross climate 2 tires and they were fantastic it’s the best tire for anyone living in a place that sees snow
What you were missing was talking about what the red, yellow, and white dots mean on the tire and where they should be placed when mounting a tire for optimal balance. Most all tire stores have zero clue what those dots mean.
Those dots don't have anything to do with the balancing of the tires. They are the final inspector stamps from when they got checked at the factory
Just bought Nokian all terrain tires best tires I i ever bought. Best traction for a sedan and I have owned Michelins and Continentals. Haven't tried them on snow yet but will be doing it soon.
Got a set of "Goodyear Assurance Weather Ready" tires so far so good for the Pacific Northwest . Being only a FWD , I'm now looking for studded tires .
Check into the law, studded tires are illegal in WA except from Nov. 1 to March 31.
From WSDOT "Studded tires must be removed by the end of the day Sunday, March 31, to avoid a potential fine of $137. The removal date falls on a holiday this year which could mean some shops are closed, so the Washington State Department of Transportation urges travelers to plan ahead now."
WSDOT "Studded tires do not satisfy state chain requirements. If chains are required on your vehicle, you'll have to install them even on studded tires."
WSDOT "Approved traction tires - including an eighth of an inch tread and a M&S or All Season label with a Mountain/Snowflake symbol." Nothing about winter tires or studded tires. My Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires have such an indication. Mine are rated to 149 MPH since they have such good grip. They do not require chains like a studded tire in WA. Still, I would use chains up a windy snow covered mountain like the one to Crystal Mountain but I mostly do not need any but have a pair and a towel if it is snowing.
I have a friend with a Porsche and his tires are so highly rated he can plow through snow. Expensive ones!
Tire stores will only install four studded tires nowadays. They don't think we can handle a mix of studded and non-studded tires on our cars. Which I did ... forever ... on FWD cars back in the day.
@@toriless And yet you hear studded tires well into sunny weather while driving on the freeway or in town - they're easy to hear and people drive them way longer than they should. Which also wears out the studs...
Love these information videos Scotty. They are obviously a lot of work, but much appreciated.
WOW!!! Thanks!!!
Million Dollar worth educational video!
With pictures and narration to make easy to visualize and to understand!!!
Even like me with Zero understanding of Tires!!!!
I swear those cross climates are terrible about picking up nails and crap in the road.
Get the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, best cross climate in the market
Scotty that was one of your best and you have so many good ones that it's quite a compliment.
BEST video you’ve EVER made!!!! Thanks Scotty!
Couple of points.
Wide tyres are good in the dry and not very wet. Crap in snow, you want narrow to dig through.
Here in the UK at least garage air machines are highly regulated and have very narrow accuracy limits.
Had a set of 13" Toyo tires go 80,000 miles on my original 1980 Tan Turd Cell! Oh, the other 1980 tan hatchback one I bought last year is purring like a kitten now. Up to 28 mpg local & the choke was finally fixed properly. Had to drop gas tank & clean the sand/sludge out of plastic in tank filter & wash out gas tank along with replacing the ruptured fuel pump.
I have an emotional relationship with a 2011 Acura TL with awd and a 6-speed stick. Ive had the CrossClimate2's for over a year here in Colorado - really a superior choice for a place like this where the weather ranges can be drastic. Great mix of performance, traction, reliability, and endueance - at least so far. 👍
I have pirelli p7's on my 05 M3. They are the most quiet and comfortable set I've ever had
Lemme guess, Michelin CrossClimate2? 😏
Hell yeah
Mine are loud & started to cup ,terrible gas mileage
I love mine!
Michelin🎉🎉 mines arw on a super duty 450 box truck..heavy work truck. The best. 🎉🎉michelin. 🐅 🐯 🐅 🐯 🐅 🐯 🐅 🐯 🐅
@@Mali26120Michelin Warrants their tires🎉🎉🎉🎉
I do a high mileage, so run winter tyres out in the summer sometimes. They do not wear faster than summer tyres. Just changed a pair at 37,000 miles. They handle perfectly well when it's hot, but I believe they lose their winter grip properties following hot weather use.
CrossClimate 2s for the win. 80k miles on the same set and tread is barely worn; pro tip get a higher load rating, and increase manufacturers suggested psi by 5-6, to compensate.
Michelin CrossClimate 2! Great handling, not loud, and excellent gas mileage. My 03 accord ex v6 coupe with 6sp manual is factory rated at 18/27 (I assume 60mph, that's industry standard I think). In U.S metric numbers that's 33.5-34mpg @ 60mph, 30 @ 70, 27 @ 80-85.
I may have missed it, but I did not see you mention the Treadwear Traction Temperature numbers (Uniform Tire Quality Grading system or UTQG) on the tire. The Treadwear is a three digit number where the largest number being 800 is the best and the lowest number being 300 being the worst. The Traction can be AA, A, B, C where AA is the best. The Temperature is for speed handling with A being over 115mph, B being 110mph to 115mph, and C being 85mph to 110mph.
Scotty’s Sunday night tire special!
I get tires from Walmart before I get them anywhere else because other places say they have a 80,000 mile warranty but Walmart has a 80000 Mi warranty and the cost less.
I ha e Michelin Cross Climate 2 on my Acura. They handle and grip the road great!
They are also Helium filled.
Helium or Nitrogen?
@@jollyfoxHe probably meant Nitrogen. Nitrogen in tires is a sales gimmick that’s unnecessary for 99.99% of drivers. Unless it’s used in professional car races where speeds consistently average slightly below or above 200 MPH.
MICHEILEN IS THE BEST
I use the same, from Costco. Toyota.
@@nealsherman31 nope, Goodyear is the best
Tires are fascinating! It saddens me when some people don't even bother checking their tire pressure regularly.
3 months is often enough, not monthly.
I always use all season radials all year and am from upstate NY.
What part?
Goodyear's Assurance WeatherReady 2 are the best all-season tires with industry-leading test results
17:05 I have a Tesla Model 3, at 65,000 miles. The acoustic foam filled Michelin tires that came on the car had amazing performance but only lasted 27k miles. Tesla doesn’t have a spare tire, so when I got a flat and had to wait 3 hours for a tow truck in a bad part of town, I switched to Bridgestone Driveguard (Run Flat) tires. Those tires are stiffer and don’t handle as nice. They also like to follow cracks in the pavement at high speeds. Unfortunately I only got 20k miles out of my first set of Bridgestone RF tires because of a rotation error. I take my car back to Discount Tire Co where I bought the tires for rotations. They apparently didn’t rotate one of the rear tires and it ended up wearing too soon. I replaced those tires with Bridgestone Driveguard Plus tires that are supposed to be an upgraded model of my prior RF tires that are designed with EVs in mind. Those tires do ride better than the prior version but still like to follow the cracks in the pavement at highway speeds.
Regarding cost of the tire. A set of the Michelin Tires that came on the Tesla are ~ $1800. A temp set of Road Hugger tires I used while waiting for the Bridgestone Tires to be ordered were $800 and actually provided an even better ride than the Michelins. The Bridgestone Driveguard were $1350. The Bridgestone Driveguard Plus $1500.
Got Michelin cross climate on all 3 cars, front or rear wheel driving. Quiet, easy to turn, good fuel efficiency and good grip on wet road, even for the rear wheel one.
Michelin CC2 are no longer the best all-seasons tyres, but the new Pirelli AS tyres.
Moreover, the "2 in 1" type of products are less good overall than the two products it replaces. Thus, even the best all-seasons/weather tyres are not having better (or at least equal) characteristics than the top winter tyres in the winter or the top summer tyres in the summer.
Your son's truck had Pirelli Scorpions. You commented they were aggressive desing for street and dirt, but very Quite. You were right!, I like does Pirelli for my light truck.
Iv used Town Fair since the 90s
$460 out the door
205/60/16 V rated for 4 tiers installed
Scotty, good, in-depth lesson on tires. Very good. I usually check Consumer Reports, but often, the brand model changes frequently.
Your channel is a true oasis for those who are looking for quality and smart content. Thank you for your dedication and passion for making videos!♂️🍂🏄
Mr. Scotty is a national treasure.
For me, LT tires are the way to go. More layers, more rubber, more bang for your buck. Had Hankook Dynapro tyres that lasted 10 years on my 2006 H3.
Good job - I wish you can take over Motorweek the show because you bring real knowledge to everyone
The first time I put Michelins on my performance car was the last time I considered using anything else. Not a fan boy of anything but damn those Michelin's hook up for a street tire.
So what the hell tire last forever??!!
Scotty, radial tires offer a less "cushy" ride over rough surfaces because they have less cushion to sacrifice. They transmit road noise and shock much more directly to the vehicle. Radial's are also structurally weaker than bias ply tires. I also wouldn't drive anything else.
My tires aren't losing any PSI at all and I haven't topped em up in like 8 months, but then again they're on brand new Toyota OEM (Enkei) alloy rims.
Geesh tires have a lot to them I never thought about , This is why I like TH-cams Scotty Kilmer 's channel ! Thanks Scotty !
Geez Louise! I'm so overwhelmed now. Thanks Scotty
Good Year triple tread is the best passenger car tire money can buy, better traction on everything and last forever.
Well, what is the best tire?
Obviously it is the tire demonstrated in the video. It is the most optimal tire for sustained performance. What came first the tire or the wheel? God know why he asks that question, I just want to figure out what is the best tire from Scotty.
Somebody from Michelin’s marketing team probably saw the video and added the thumbnail 😢
However, I just put them on this year, and they do handle well and are quiet, but use more fuel. Waiting to see how they compare to my studded tires this winter. So Scotty, now that we are edumicated on tires, which ones are best?
Goodyear is the best
The best tire? Depends on what you drive, how you drive and where you live...the best tire is a round one lol
Great video Scotty. Very informative, full of tips and knowledge based information. I know it is difficult to make any kind of recommendations due to the complexity of the topic, and of course the litigious society we live in, but I think you covered the options well enough for people to at least ask the right questions. Thanks a bunch.
New technology is great. The RFT/ROF/EMT/DSST/XRP/ZP/ZPS standard is the way to go
I do roadside assistance.
DO NOT USE FIXAFLAT! It will seal your valve stem and then you cant inflate your tire.
You're supposed to put you air pressure 3 to 5 PSI below the maximum on the sidewall.
If you do that, you'll rarely, if ever, get a puncture, and your tires will last 3 times longer.
The sticker on the door is the minimum for the sensor, not the tire. They dont change that sticker if you get different tires.
"35 psi" is a standardize minimum across the industry. It makes your tires soft so the weat out three times longer and cause you to get punctured more often.
Also, the only thing that causes a blowout is low air pressure.
Don't listen to the people that make money off you. Do it right, instead.
Thank you, Scotty! This video was very useful!
Nice job. One of your better videos, especially lately.
Michelin pilot 3’s. I own them, best tires for all seasons!
Excellent knowledgeable video
Scotty which Tire Producer is a leading Manufacturer? A ALL of them.
Keep Rolling them out
I like this style very much, especially the history lesson.
I call them Bald Seasons. If you live in northern New England you need winters, if you live in the People’s Republic of Vermont you need studded tires as they basically don’t plow the roads there.
Yes. We Like this episode. Slick informative no fancy plugs. Tanks Scotty, the everymans' pal.
C'mon Scotty, where's the tagline info in this video?
continental dws tires always have worked wonders for me
Some good stuff. I try to keep up on car stuffs like this, and I even picked up a few new things.
A word of caution regarding airless tires: don't get them filled up with slush or mud and then leave the vehicle parked outside at freezing temperatures overnight.
I use all season tires too, but I live in El Paso Texas
Most of my wife's family worked at Michelin Tire in Granton NS, Tires do not last forever.
Grade A presentation, thanks for the knowledge professor Kilmer.
A Tesla Model Y AWD LOng range weighs 4363 lbs, a 2021 Ford Edge SEL AWD weighs 4,122 lbs.
Excellent presentation of tire lore. Thank you Scotty!
I always enjoy a Scotty Kilmer focus feature video.
I never get tired of tire videos . 9:25 vehicles are bigger than ever but most them don't even come with full spare what a rip off. I'm rocking continental TrueContact tour on my 04 grand marquis ultimate Edition its pretty good got ecoplus benefit & labels on them on what weather to drive them on I'll recommend them
Bigger... Have you seen the relative weights of EV/Hybrids? Nissian Leaf weighs as much as an Accord... 3K in a subcompact. Toss in race car acceleration and voila! End of the line for tree hugging.
Thanks, Scotty. So much info packed in this one
Excellent video Scotty!
I learned so much. Fascinating history!
Great vid. Only your info on F1 tires was wrong. You stated F1 tires only last a few races. In reality F1 tires only last for a few laps. The drivers race so hard that tires start to lose grip after about 1/3rd of the race distance. This means drivers need to come in to the pist to get new tires during the race.
During race qualifying the good grip of a new tire only lasts for 1 lap! After that they can't set quick times on that tire anymore.
Radial Truck Tires have a higher load rating than many bias ply tires. and have a maximum inflation or 125 PSI ect.. Radial Construction Equipment tires ride smoother and have less rolling resistance for better fuel economy .
Simply the best ...top shelf, SK, thank you!
Very informative! Thank you Scotty.
Excellent, informative video! Thanks.
Having good tires is the biggest improvement you can make to a cars ride and safety. All the fancy stuff in the car is only as good as it's contact with the road. If you can't keep traction, you are going to wreck.
I remember the tweel in the 90's finally we may get to buy some!!
Cruise-control not working after tire change? Check that all tires are same outside diameter. Car computer checks for 4-wheels rpm's difference on the straight.
Lesson learned: If your car comes with run flat tyre or bicicle spare tyre (which is new fashion in my country) buy a normal people spare tyre. You will surely lose some space in trunk but its better than to have your vehicle towed because of a tyre (tow is very expensive).
Go to the junk yard to get the tire real cheap. My friend paid $55 and it included the matching rim. Came off a well maintained wreck
Air less tires have be available for bicycles for a long time it's an tube but looks like some one got the idea to make it all in one. The company that sold a tire tube called "NomorFlats" It's now put out by Bell kind of pricy for inter tubes up to $60.
Airless tires have one major issue: heat. Once they solve that, yippee!
Awesome video
I have Kumho all weather tires (not 4 seasons) similar to michelin cross climate but cheaper. I have them installed all year round and they are legal in Quebec since winter tires are mandatory!
Just look for the picture of a mountain with a snowflake inside. Those qualify in WA state, studded tires do not and require chains. Studded tires are also illegal 7 months of the year here. I use the real thing Michelin Cross Climate 2, Speed V, $700 for 4 at Costco.
@@toriless they do have the mountain and snowflake. They're pretty much a copy of michelin cross climate. There's a lot of people here in Québec who have studded tires but personally I don't like them. Also many indoor public parking do not allow vehicles with studded tires coz they damage the surface