As such, it's a decision that should bear a little thought. This tire, which replaces the discontinued MXV4, provides good traction in dry, wet and snowy conditions, and allows vehicles to both ride smoothly and handle well. Critics say one of the Michelin's best features is that it's guaranteed to last for 100,000 miles, about six years for the average driver. Most tires are guaranteed for 80,000 miles or less. Professionals who write on the subject say pickup and sport utility vehicle owners need all-weather tires designed specifically for those vehicles.
Trucks tend to be heavier than cars and have a higher center of gravity.
In other words, this tire is the best of its kind to satisfy SUV drivers who need to get on the highway to reach the backwoods. This tire does about as well as the Geolander in braking on wet and dry roads and in emergency handling, and slightly outscores it in tests on snow and ice. The reviewer who conducted these tests does indicate, however, that the Bridgestone provides a stiff and noisy ride. We did not find any other reviewers that recommend it, and for these reasons did not include it in Fast Answers. Tire professionals say all-weather tires can never match the speed and handling capabilities of performance tires, nor can they move through snow and ice like dedicated snow tires.