[Don Kozy]

I’m looking for replacement tires for my 2023 Ridgeline RTL. It has FS Destination LE2 50K tires (OEM).
I do a lot of highway driving and I tow a RV May thru October (Wisconsin).
Any recommendations on good replacements?
I was thinking about LE3, but I’m open to suggestions.

 

[Farther]

I'm very pleased with my Nokian WR G4 SUV tires in 255/60-18 size. For towing, I went up in size to get an XL-rated tire instead of an SL-rated tire.

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[ClayTech]

I love my Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3. Excellent traction, nice ride.

 

[14v6]

I haven't had them yet but the Continental Cross Contact LX25 is in the league of the Cross Climates in the Tire Rack tests. It's better snow performance over the Firestones should help in Wisconsin. All tire questions usually come back to the Cross Climates though.

 

[DTHughes]

I’m looking for replacement tires for my 2023 Ridgeline RTL. It has FS Destination LE2 50K tires (OEM).
I do a lot of highway driving and I tow a RV May thru October (Wisconsin).
Any recommendations on good replacements?
I was thinking about LE3, but I’m open to suggestions.

Falken Wildpeak AT Trail's and Michelin Cross Climate II's are both good tires to consider.

 

[rsat998]

I have Wildpeak AT Trails and they are great tires. Slightly louder on the highway than the LE2s, but the better snow and off road performance was worth the trade off for my use. The Michelin Defender LTX MS is an excellent tire for all around use. There are plenty of threads on this forum about tire options and testimonials - I'd start with a search.

 

[Mark1]

I have the Michelin Defenders. Love the ride.

 

[Vlad the Impaler]

Michelin Defenders here too. Loved the MTX L/S and sad they're not made in the OE size anymore. Defenders have been great so far in my moderate Indiana climate.

 

[Hap17]

General Grabber HTS60. I have had them for about a month now and I like them better than the OEM.

 

[Shoulder]

If you're looking to stay with Firestone, I have the A/T2, which are quite good. Maybe just a tad noisier over OEM, but fuel economy is about the same, and they're a comfortable ride. Plus they're great for Wisconsin winters as the Ridgeline is a tank in a blizzard. Had them also on my previous vehicle, a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, and they worked great, and I was approaching almost 65k miles on that set, and they still had a few thousand miles I'd say.

 

[nakiska]

I just replaced OEM Firestone destination at 44k miles. I had 3-4 32nds remaining, but cut a sidewall on a curb which forced the decision sooner than I wanted.

I did not want to change tire size from 245/60-18, but I did want better sidewall protection and AT tread for occasional rough access roads.
I bought Cooper destination road trail AT and am very satisfied. Handling is improved. Noise is noticeable only if I try to hear it. I think it is no worse or better.

 

[GLB]

Believe me you could do a lot worse than the LE2, plus because they are obsolute they are on sale most everywhere. I just bought 4 OTD for a hair over $600.00, and I have read on this forum some are getting 4 for a bit over $400.00.

 

[Charby]

I love my Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3. Excellent traction, nice ride.

Just got a set of 4 online and will have my neighbor install once I wear OEM's down a bit more. All the research I did pointed me towards these.

 

[Allen Sacs]

Just got a set of 4 online and will have my neighbor install once I wear OEM's down a bit more. All the research I did pointed me towards these.

At what mileage do you plan on replacing your tires? I currently have 42K so I am wondering if I should wait until 50K...

 

[osimj]

At what mileage do you plan on replacing your tires? I currently have 42K so I am wondering if I should wait until 50K...

I know I’m not who you asked, but it varies by individual based on Climate, how you drive, city, highway, type or roads (paved, gravel), poor alignment, worn suspension etc.

 

[borseth2wings]

WOW, you just got about 15 different answers, hope that helped you decide 😂😁🥴

 

[Dog]

WOW, you just got about 15 different answers, hope that helped you decide 😂😁🥴

Just like every other tire thread on every car forum.

 

[markk53]

At what mileage do you plan on replacing your tires? I currently have 42K so I am wondering if I should wait until 50K...

I'd say do not simply go by miles. Too much variability in wear, depending on road conditions and driving style. Actually use something objective, like measuring tread depth.

Serra Honda in Akron Ohio actually listed something that made total sense.

Minimum tread depth recommended for vehicles likely to encounter listed condition:

• Snow = 5/32″
• Rain = 4/32″
• Dry = 2/32″
• Tread depth under 2/32″ may violate applicable law. (Looked it up for Ohio. In Ohio Administrative Rule 4501:2-1-06 | Motor vehicle equipment standards for tires: All tires shall have a minimum of one sixteenth of one inch depth of tread on the road surface. All tires shall be free of major bumps or bulges, breaks, thrown tread or any condition which would constitute an unsafe condition.)

So there is something that makes sense rather than trying to go by miles to run tires or how long, unless one doesn't drive the vehicle much. If that's the case look both at the tread depth and inspect tires for damage and deep bigger cracks in the tire. Small fine cracks aren't as bad as larger deep cracks.

As a motorcyclist and having worked in a Honda parts/accessories department along with sales I learned about aging of tires from a Bridgestone rep at a parts/accessories seminar. He specifically pointed out if a crack is deep enough to see cord to park the bike and get new tires before riding again. Medium to large cracks, get tires ordered and installed. Keep an eye on the cracks if still riding. Small light cracking, still useable, but keep an eye on aging.

I'd think that would absolutely be true for other vehicles, too.

 

[markk53]

I know I’m not who you asked, but it varies by individual based on Climate, how you drive, city, highway, type or roads (paved, gravel), poor alignment, worn suspension etc.

@osimj You got your note in before I finished my post just above yours. We both have similar thoughts on going by miles. I pointed out tread depth, which would apply to your comments for sure.

 

[osimj]

@osimj You got your note in before I finished my post just above yours. We both have similar thoughts on going by miles. I pointed out tread depth, which would apply to your comments for sure.

I too go by tread depth and if I start to get grip problems that I didn’t have before. I never think to tell others to check their tread depth because I’m one of those people that figures I do it why wouldn’t others do the same . It never occurs to me that not everyone does things the same way, or have learned these things. I was fortunate to have a few car nut relatives and friends that always told me things 😃.