My short list from a coupe months ago:?
Michelin CrossClimate+ 215/60/16 99V
Vredestein Quatrac 225/60/16 102H
Kumho Crugen HT51 215/65/16 102T
For offroad/all terrain:?
Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 235/60/16 100H?
Toyo Open Country AT III 215/65/16?
BFG TA K02 215/65/16
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I know I should have been taking notes as things were posted and tried to learn/understand the whole tire conundrum, but I thought I had more time—and now just need a couple of quick recommendations given I am not learned on tire lingo, as I got a flat/nail puncture on a rear and in the process noticed wear down to the cords on the inside of a different front tire…
I have Michelin‘s 16 inch when we lifted and leveled from GoWesty on our 2000 Eurovan loaded camper, living in Northern California and doing various basic camping trips on unpaved and unpaid (no snow), etc.
We just moved and tire place we went to suggested Hankook 235/65 16” E load, 40,000 mile rated. He said the Michelin Defender‘s I have currently (235/60R16 100T) are available but not rated for van’s gross weight. SAYS I WILL HAVE TO SIGN A WAIVER TO PUT THAT SAME TIRE BACK ON. When we lifted vehicle we had to adjust it pretty high as wheel well was rubbing tire on tight turns. He says the Hankook’s he is recommending are taller (hopefully not wider as I suspect that would be problematic), so not sure if taller would throw of balance of van on turns, though I always appreciate better clearance!
Fine to go with his recommendation with better load rating, replace with same I have currently, or try and find something else? Any advice greatly appreciated!
Sheri
