Conti vs Michelin steer tires, which is the best choice?

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  1. czego82

    czego82 Light Load Member

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    Honestly I've been running Michelin on all my cars and SUVs and never had a single problem aside from sometimes uneven wear. Aside from wear issue, they are they best handling tires on dry and wet road.
     
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  3. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    All that I can say is I despise Bridgestone tires. Not a good experience with them ever. Steer, drive or trailer.
    Michelin all positions, Yokohama drive or trailer.
     
  4. Kshaw0960

    Kshaw0960 Road Train Member

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    Michelin’s are known to last forever. Problem is, you need to replace them before they wear out because of age and drywall cracks. I’ve also seen them blow way too often.

    I use bridgestones because they wear good and track great and buying 11R24.5 sizes, other brands can hit $700
     
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  5. adayrider

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    Michelin is the most expensive tire that I've found. I will/have bought the xza steer but that's it. Drives and trailer are to rich for my blood. They are hard to find around me though.
     
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  6. Nothereoften

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    Out of your choices I'd go Michelin from experience even though the company runs Continentals .I'd buy hankook personally, forget which one though. Same stats as a Michelin if not better and much less expensive
     
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  7. czego82

    czego82 Light Load Member

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    Price wise I was told that Conti will be cheapest, extra $50 for Michelin and extra $50 on top on that for Bridgestone.... to be more priceise $612 for Conit $652 Michelin $695 Bridgestone
     
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  8. Rideandrepair

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    Continental used to be only lugged that had 1” tread opposed to 15/16. I heard they’re now 15/16.Brand new Set I had on repo I bought lasted and wore very good. I see T/A sells a lot now. Another reason if wanting to keep all matched. I’m hoping to cut a deal @ T/A on some drives soon. Hit and miss with them on prices.
     
  9. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Continental is premium General Tire brand
     
  10. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    My last pair of Kelly’s didn’t work out. One tire was out of round. No more Kelly’s for me ever again.
     
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  11. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Same here
     
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