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Old 01-27-2008, 01:54 PM
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Diamaris to Latitude Tour HP

Anybody moved from the Diamaris' (offset) OEM's for the Lattitdue Tour HP's? Comments, reactions, etc? Thanks in advance.
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Old 03-07-2008, 06:36 PM
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Thanks for the overwhelming endorsements - just kidding!!

So, today I replaced the OEM Diamaris's (approaching 37,000 mi/ 59,545 km) with Latitude Tour HP's (sorry to those of you getting ready for your 3rd set of Diamaris' at this point). Given the weather around here, I need something a little more forgiving than summer tread/compound.

I will report back from time-to-time to give you updates. I am getting ready for a 1500 mi trip shortly so will have some immediate feedback.
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have you considered the Toyo Proxes S/T?? they seem to have great reviews on wet and snowy conditions.... just wondering since i'm also swapping out tires....
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drod,

I have read all the reviews that I can on all the forums. My take ...

First, I have a bias to Michelin, have owned all the OEM US guys, + Pirelli, Conti, Toyo, etc. So far with BMW's, best combo is w/Michelin.

More importanly, being an "old fart", I want performance, wear and value (don't want to replace every 25k mi) for the money. Can Toyo do this, don't really know - there was a lack of overwhelming evidence to get me to change. This is what companies want from a consumer - return business. I am on my 5th BMW, my (can't count ) set of Michelin's ... I have yet to be disappointed in either case.

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I just saw your post. I misfired and posted in the general x5 forum.
Let me know what you think of the Latitude please.
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Here is my previous post.

I need to replace my wifes X5 tires (20" Wheels). I am looking at the all season Michelin Latitude Tour HP. There are only a couple of reviews on tire rack about these tires, so I am looking for some first hand experience. We live in Fort Campbell KY; so the weather is that split mess of just enough winter temps and precip to make the All season tire a good option. There just isnt enough winter here to warrant a full set of winter / snow tires.

Any first hand opinions about these tires Pros / Cons, will be greatly appreciated.

Tire size limits my options.
275/40ZR20
315/35ZR20


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Old 03-09-2008, 02:34 PM
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I just saw your post. I misfired and posted in the general x5 forum.
Let me know what you think of the Latitude please.
Thanks

Here is my previous post.

I need to replace my wifes X5 tires (20" Wheels). I am looking at the all season Michelin Latitude Tour HP. There are only a couple of reviews on tire rack about these tires, so I am looking for some first hand experience. We live in Fort Campbell KY; so the weather is that split mess of just enough winter temps and precip to make the All season tire a good option. There just isnt enough winter here to warrant a full set of winter / snow tires.

Any first hand opinions about these tires Pros / Cons, will be greatly appreciated.

Tire size limits my options.
275/40ZR20
315/35ZR20


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Will give you a better report in 2 weeks, but initial reaction is this is a good tire. No noise (but what new tire isn't), tracks / responds great, smooth at +80mph.
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Old 03-18-2008, 07:55 PM
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Will give you a better report in 2 weeks, but initial reaction is this is a good tire. No noise (but what new tire isn't), tracks / responds great, smooth at +80mph.
Today, I put 500 freeway miles on the new tires. Rained cats and dogs for over half of the trip and I have to say, these are some of the best tires I have ever driven on. No hydoplaning, even with large sheets of water running across the road. Tires are extremely quiet, smooth and track straight. Anybody wanting to get an all-season v. the summer Diamaris, I vote Latitude Tour HP.
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Guess we have to ask Michelin, but my WAG is "high performance". Or if you are watching the infomercials at 4:00 in the morning and taking extendz, it could mean huge pe*^% , and the mind could wander further from here ....
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Okay, just finished a 1500 mile round trip and love the tires (as posted earlier). Trip back was in clear weather. With no noise (Diamairs' was pretty noisy) I could actually hear the sweet sound of the exhaust. Five stars for these tires - so far.
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