Replacement Tires - Nissan Murano

Dr V · 11-29-2007, 04:18 PM

Well I have been searching for a week for replacement tires for my 03 Murano (she has 118k miles on her) with little luck, but finally have found a shop with the Cooper CS4s in stock. I will post my views once I have given them a whirl. Here are the tires I was considering:

Yokohama AVID H4S
Michelin Cross Terrain
Cooper CS4
Goodyear Eagle LS
Bridgestone Dueler H/T D684II

I considered the GY again since the last pair, my second pair, lasted 70k miles (mostly highway driving with 2/32nd left on tread) with aggressive driving and rotations every 7500 miles in the Indianapolis area, but I wanted a tire with less road noise and better wet/snow traction. Don't get me wrong the GY was a better than average tire so I don't understand why some people on this board hate it so much.

Now that I will be driving in Cleveland winters I wanted a tire with more wet/snow traction. I initially thought of going with the Michelins but could not justify paying $187/tire (at Costco).

Next I wanted the Yokos, but they are brand new and not available for 12-15 weeks and I could not wait that long. By the way Mr. Tire is offering these at $169/tire, but with their buy 3 get 1 free offer it was going to be $127/tire. This shop recommended the Bridgestones, but did not go with them for 2 reasons: 1) built like a truck tire and I was looking for a CUV tire and 2) rated as a terrible snow traction tire and bad for comfort.

I ended up finding a Cooper dealer, which is no small feat even here in Ohio their headquarters, and the tires are $138/tire. Interestingly these tires are silica impregnated just like the Michelins which cost significantly more.

Papermaker · 11-30-2007, 07:59 PM

I've got Coopers. Like them a lot. Discoverer HT Plus

darkoch · 12-01-2007, 01:07 PM

[Interestingly these tires are silica impregnated just like the Michelins which cost significantly more. [/B][/QUOTE]
Just a question, what is silica and how does it factor into the comfort, noise level, handling, etc. of the tire?

BikerJohn · 12-01-2007, 01:39 PM

[/QUOTE][/B] Just a question, what is silica and how does it factor into the comfort, noise level, handling, etc. of the tire? [/B][/QUOTE]

Here's an interesting article about silica impregnated tires: http://www.yet2.com/app/insight/tech.../14640?sid=350

PopsCA · 12-06-2007, 06:20 PM

Sumitomo appears to be heading this direction.

http://www.moderntiredealer.com/t_in...t&storyID=6497

Dr V · 12-12-2007, 11:22 AM

For a follow up on the Cooper CS4 tires, see the thread titled cooper cs4

11-29-2007, 04:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dr V Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Burbs of Cleveland Posts: 35	Replacement Tires Well I have been searching for a week for replacement tires for my 03 Murano (she has 118k miles on her) with little luck, but finally have found a shop with the Cooper CS4s in stock. I will post my views once I have given them a whirl. Here are the tires I was considering: Yokohama AVID H4S Michelin Cross Terrain Cooper CS4 Goodyear Eagle LS Bridgestone Dueler H/T D684II I considered the GY again since the last pair, my second pair, lasted 70k miles (mostly highway driving with 2/32nd left on tread) with aggressive driving and rotations every 7500 miles in the Indianapolis area, but I wanted a tire with less road noise and better wet/snow traction. Don't get me wrong the GY was a better than average tire so I don't understand why some people on this board hate it so much. Now that I will be driving in Cleveland winters I wanted a tire with more wet/snow traction. I initially thought of going with the Michelins but could not justify paying $187/tire (at Costco). Next I wanted the Yokos, but they are brand new and not available for 12-15 weeks and I could not wait that long. By the way Mr. Tire is offering these at $169/tire, but with their buy 3 get 1 free offer it was going to be $127/tire. This shop recommended the Bridgestones, but did not go with them for 2 reasons: 1) built like a truck tire and I was looking for a CUV tire and 2) rated as a terrible snow traction tire and bad for comfort. I ended up finding a Cooper dealer, which is no small feat even here in Ohio their headquarters, and the tires are $138/tire. Interestingly these tires are silica impregnated just like the Michelins which cost significantly more. __________________ Dr V 2003 Pewter SL AWD w/ charcoal int. 118,000 miles 11/2002 build date

11-30-2007, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Papermaker Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 109	I've got Coopers. Like them a lot. Discoverer HT Plus __________________ Cluffy

12-01-2007, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
darkoch Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 87	Re: Replacement Tires [Interestingly these tires are silica impregnated just like the Michelins which cost significantly more. [/B][/QUOTE] Just a question, what is silica and how does it factor into the comfort, noise level, handling, etc. of the tire? __________________ 2005 SE AWD, NAV, Hood deflector, Bug screen, 3rd Brake light cover, Winter front floor mats, Custom fit windshield sunshade, Mobil 1 synthetic oil, Hurricane high flow air filter.

12-01-2007, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
BikerJohn Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Re: Replacement Tires [/QUOTE][/B] Just a question, what is silica and how does it factor into the comfort, noise level, handling, etc. of the tire? [/B][/QUOTE] Here's an interesting article about silica impregnated tires: http://www.yet2.com/app/insight/tech.../14640?sid=350 __________________ '03 Silver SL AWD w/Sunroof - SOLD Original Alternator (Just got the NEW recall Alt :-) Air Lift Rear Suspension Thule Roof Rack system Curt Hitch 180,000+ km '07 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD White 18" Crome Wheels Curt Hitch

12-12-2007, 11:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dr V Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Burbs of Cleveland Posts: 35	For a follow up on the Cooper CS4 tires, see the thread titled cooper cs4 __________________ Dr V 2003 Pewter SL AWD w/ charcoal int. 118,000 miles 11/2002 build date

12-06-2007, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
PopsCA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 169	Sumitomo appears to be heading this direction. http://www.moderntiredealer.com/t_in...t&storyID=6497

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