Michelin MXV4 vs. Latitudes
 

I have a 2004 4.4. My current ContiContacs are worn and I believe are responsible for most of the droaning noise I am hearing. My original equipment MXV4's were super quiet although not the greatest handling tires that is why I switched to the significantly better handling Continentals but they had less than half the wear and became very noisy (V rated). I drive mostly highway anyway and I got significantly better MPG's with the MXV4's . Another forum member here recommended the Michelin Latitudes and when I spoke to my local DiscountTire rep he also recommended the Latitudes, H rated as are the MXV's. I was ready to order the Latitudes which surprisingly were one dollar cheaper than the MXV's per tire when I read the driver reviews on their website. Many complained about excessive noise and roar with these tires although almost all of these were from MB SUV owners. That is exactly what I am trying to get away from. My local dealer has both tires in stock in my size and I was going to get them installed today. Any input to help with my decision would be appreciated. Thank you.

I have approx 22k miles on Latitudes - They are a decent mix (all season) between dry/wet warm weather handling and winter use. 275/40R20's and 315/35R20's. They were very quiet in the beginning and starting to make more noise on the highway but not a significant amount. Probably 30%-35% tread remaining although the rears are worn a little more in the center due to higher winter pressure needed to keep my TPMS from lighting up.

Are your Conti's wearing evenly or are you seeing uneven wear that might account for increased road-noise? If so, an alignment would help keep the wear more even prolong or eliminate most of the road noise past a normal amount. Do you like to push your X around turns frequently or drive gently as a rule? If the latter, the MXV4 is my recommendation.

Good luck

agreed with above.

have mxv4's right now. soft, comfortable, quiet, but handling leaves a bit to be desired. they share lineage with passenger car tires, so the stiffness isn't there

latitude tour is for SUV/LT. it will be a bit more stiff, loud, etc... but wear should be decent. If they are the tour HP's, handling should be better than the MXV4, assuming they are stiffer.

mxv4...Had them since the X, and I have done a little over 70k miles with them...the right front was nearly thread less but I was happy with how comfortable and quiet they were...

Just got new ones about 3 weeks ago for $210 a piece :thumbup:

Michelin Mxv4
 

My choice Michealin have my 4th change with total 250 k
2000 x5 4.4i
best mileage for me, kuddel

and you can get MXV4s cheap on craigslist...

presently on Latitude HPs. yes, a bit more road noise vs the Diamaris I had, but it does have a more aggressive thread, which is why some snow tires are so loud. I switched mainly because I can get significant rain in SC and feel a whole lot more safer with a tire with much better wet pavement handling. Near the end of the Diamari thread life, I was afraid to come close to the speed limit in wet weather because of the lack of grooves to channel water out from under the tire. Handling still feels good. I had perfect wear with the Diamaris and expect the same with the Latitude HPs, as it's mostly a function of tire pressure and alignment

I have Diamaris, and i am very satisfied of them.....