XDS2 hands down. If you want to go in snow use these. Like having 4 wheel drive. I can climb a tree with them.
I use them in the winter only and switch to all position in the summer (each has their own rims). This is my 4th winter with them and they are still @ 3/4. Summer heat is their enemy. Been using them and their predecessor for 20 years here in northern NH.
I never worry about fuel economy or their cost as you can't buy insurance this cheap. If you're in the ditch you will use all of your fuel savings and more, on a hook. If you bang a fender or tear off a step how much money did you save over a cheaper, less grippy tire.
How about stopping distances:, missing a car vs. tagging it . Insurance claim vs. driving away.
Again the xds2 is the cheapest insurance on the market. Good for your confidence level too.
Drive tires. Decisions, decisions.
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I know the XDN2 are a great tire. And fully agree the cost of being in the ditch far out ways the savings.
The heat could be a issue as I do run the south through out the year.
You bring up great points. Which is why I am looking for people that have run the multi and how they handle. So far no first hand experiences yet.
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My best buddy at this company runs these on his T680, hes based in Langley BC and does lots of BC/California so wants all the traction he can get. I agree they have enough traction to climb a tree.
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After stopping over night for freezing rain I left Whitewood and headed up to Yorkton. There is a deep valley and a long climb, tires never slipped and made it to the top without incident. Funny thing was the car behind me spun out and did a 360 three quarters of the way up the hill.
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local and close regional work, not including off-road, for milk, livestock, grain etc is what we use them for here in northern N.E.
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So in the end I decided to go with the XDN2. It really came down to availability. I couldn't find anyone that stocks the X multi so I figured I would have this same issue if I needed replacements out on the road.
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How many bananas out the door.....?
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I've been using Longmarch LM516's for years, same tread as a Bridgestone 726. I do alot of offroad, heavy haul and highway and I'm getting about 150-160k out of a set...and only $250/tire. 16 plys also
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