need info on replacement tires for Michelin Diamaris

[BMWLOVER]

I put on Michelin latitude's after my Damaris wore out. I think the tires are phenomenal in dry or wet. But I have not had a chance to test them on snow. The tires are very quiet and handle awesome. As for tread wear I'm not sure because I've only put on about 1500km on them.

[NOVAX5]

Latitude Tour HP is the best replacement for Diamaris. They are good on wet or dry and decent on snow too. So basically you get a summer tires that is also good for rain and winter months too. I replaced mine after the Diamaris wore out. Dont ever buy General Exclaim Grabber UHP. Those sucks. The threads are too aggressive that makes noise and will develope cupping.

[anerbe]

if you like the diamaris, the latitude sport would be the successor to this. should be an overal better tire, but I don't think it's in your size. the cross contact UHP is a good alternative if you want to keep the performance aspects. however, all of these are UHP summer tires; you will probably get increased wear over an All Season. A good step with a Latitude Tour HP or even the Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico. Both are asymmetric, not directional, so you probably will get less noise out of them then a directional pattern such as a grabber UHP.

[anerbe]

Unless you go with a UHP summer, you will lose a bit of grip and responsiveness going away from the UHP summer group. I believe the Grabber UHP's are XL as well. If you want better, although not great, snow capability, get the Latitiudes. If you need more summer handling, get the UHP's.

[RMak]

I went the route for the Pirelli Scorpion Assimetrico Zero. It was either a toss-up between the Pirelli or the Michelin Lattitudes (both All Season tires), but the rep at Mavis Tire said to go with the Pirelli's. I followed his advice. Soon as I got the new tires I instantly noticed a softer and quieter ride. Handling difference compared with the Diamaris was barely noticable. I have not yet tried the Pirelli's in snow though.

[Boston X5 4.4]

If you are going the A/S route take a look at the Hankook Ventos for a lower cost option with probably better light snow traction than the michies.

[dkl]

Originally Posted by RMak

I went the route for the Pirelli Scorpion Assimetrico Zero. It was either a toss-up between the Pirelli or the Michelin Lattitudes (both All Season tires), but the rep at Mavis Tire said to go with the Pirelli's. I followed his advice. Soon as I got the new tires I instantly noticed a softer and quieter ride. Handling difference compared with the Diamaris was barely noticable. I have not yet tried the Pirelli's in snow though.

I too did the coin toss decision over to Pirelli as well a couple years ago as the Latitudes were too new with very little reviews. Loved most everything about them, except for wear. 20k miles later, I wanted to give the Latitudes a tried - love most everything about these Michy, except for their looks - they don't have the broad shoulders that those Pirellis had. Will have to see how well these Latitudes hold up on wears

Seeing your pictures reminds me how much I missed those chunky looking Pirellis

[X5Flyboy]

I, too, went the Michelin Latitude HP after my Diamaris were nearing "slick" stage - I feel alot safer in wet weather now, but still have a winter tire setup on 17" rims - mine is a 2001 4.4 Sport and I have towed trailers, though not as heavy as your 5000# load - never had a problem, so far - Idaho to South Carolina to NJ and back - but best milage was keeping it around 60 vs 70-80

[dville]

I bought Continental Cross Contact UHP tires (19") for my 2001 4.4 Sport.
Nice and quiet, and they appear to be wearing pretty well