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Will be needing tires here soon and have the 22” Denali Ultimate wheels. Looking at the Michelin Defenders - anyone have experience with these? Would also be looking at an AT tires, but worry they’d take away from quiet ride. Any suggestions?

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I'll replace mine with Goodyear Fortera SL (if they still make them). I really liked them on my Ram Limited. 20200211_185754.thumb.jpg.db18c9bd9a6b62e27763df3bfe851b5f.jpg

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IMG_3834.thumb.jpeg.0529c4ce8ea2fd28923df97c7490fc50.jpegI have a 2020 Denali that came with the Bridgestone 22” tires, which were pretty shot by only 35k miles. Went with Michelin Defenders as the best AS option I could find. Have about 2,500 miles on them now and they are great. Much better wet traction and handling.

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40 minutes ago, Glava2876 said:

IMG_3834.thumb.jpeg.0529c4ce8ea2fd28923df97c7490fc50.jpegI have a 2020 Denali that came with the Bridgestone 22” tires, which were pretty shot by only 35k miles. Went with Michelin Defenders as the best AS option I could find. Have about 2,500 miles on them now and they are great. Mush better wet traction and handling.

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I’m in the same boat. I have 31k on my truck and the Alenzas are close to the wear bar!

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I went with the MIchelin Defenders right off the lot. I didn't want the Bridgestone Alenza that came on the truck as they aren't good in snow or icy conditions, the LTX2s are supposed to be much better in those conditions.

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We live rural in the mountains of Colorado and our dirt roads aren't maintained well. Our AWD SUV has Defenders on it and love them. Some of the road conditions including snow and mud they have been great. A few times I was in doubt but they came through.

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I would go with the Defenders or the Continental TerrainContact H/T. The Continentals are highly regarded by Tire Rack. Better in the wet according to their road tests. You can't go wrong with either.

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I have had the Michelin Defenders on one of my other trucks and they are really good. However, if you have a Costco Membership, you can get the "Michelin - X LT A/S 2". This is by far the best tire I have ever owned for my trucks. Good wet traction and the last set lasted 80,000 miles. Only available at Costco.

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Z45 Senior Enthusiast

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On 5/15/2024 at 11:04 AM, Ultimate 2022 said:

I’m in the same boat. I have 31k on my truck and the Alenzas are close to the wear bar!

I have 34,000+ miles on my 2021 with oem 22-inch Alenza's. I was looking at the new truck recently and the appraiser looked at the tires real close and said, very good tires.  Not even close to the wear bars. I think I seen where they are rated for 60,000 miles.  I realize the 22's are expensive ($1200-$1500 set of 4) tires to replace so I rotate every 7.500 miles.  But like brakes, tire wear is dependent on the driver.   On a side note, the local GY/BS/Michelin Dealer charges $50 per tire mounting and balancing (stick-on weights).  He charged me $25 to mount 1 ATV tire, took 5 min.  The minimal charge for any service.

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On 5/18/2024 at 10:23 PM, elcamino said:

I have 34,000+ miles on my 2021 with oem 22-inch Alenza's. I was looking at the new truck recently and the appraiser looked at the tires real close and said, very good tires.  Not even close to the wear bars. I think I seen where they are rated for 60,000 miles.  I realize the 22's are expensive ($1200-$1500 set of 4) tires to replace so I rotate every 7.500 miles.  But like brakes, tire wear is dependent on the driver.   On a side note, the local GY/BS/Michelin Dealer charges $50 per tire mounting and balancing (stick-on weights).  He charged me $25 to mount 1 ATV tire, took 5 min.  The minimal charge for any service.

I rotate every 7500 miles, don't tow, and definitely dont race the truck, so im not sure. I wish they had a warranty, cause no way will they get to 60,000.

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