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Tire time has arrived [tire replacement]
My tires have reached six years old, so it’s time to replace them. I searched the forum and conclude that the most recent recommendation is MICHELIN AGILIS CROSSCLIMATE. Would anyone care to share their insight either endorsing this selection or suggesting something better?

Related notes:

While driving out on a camping trip one of my original TireMan extended valve stems fractured where the tube joins the mounting flange and started to leak. Fortunately, the TST TPMS alarmed on the slowly falling pressure, and I was able to stop in at a tire shop to find the leak and replace the stem before incurring damage. I have a replacement set of extended valve stems for when the new tires get mounted.

When I mounted the previous set of tires I installed TST internal TPMS sensors. With a claimed lifetime of five years, these sensors are still working at six years, so I am pleased that they lasted for the full tire lifetime. The internal sensors do not have replaceable batteries so I have to replace the sensors, which gets expensive at $70/tire. Cost aside, I have been happy with the internal sensors, after previous experience with the external flow-through sensors.


[Topic title edited for clarity - Michelle]
2013 27’ Mid-Bath
2005 Honda CR-V
Re: Tire time has arrived
Reply #1 –
When I bought my 2017 TK in 2022, the original tires were practically brand new (7K) but promptly replaced them with the tires you’re considering.

22K miles later, I’m quite pleased with them, zero problems or handling issues, never lost any air.  I will replace them with same next year.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Tire time has arrived [tire replacement]
Reply #2 –
Cannot beat MICHELIN tires.  That is all I buy for any vehicle I have.  I have not used the tires you are asking about but they are Michelin.  I have had same experience as Dave with Michelins in that they do not lose air. 

I like tire sensors when included in new vehicles. But not a fan of after market additions.  I manually check tire pressures very frequently and use only Michelin tires so to me there is a small chance of issues.  But everyone’s comfort level is different.  Thus sensors can be good option for some.

Ron S
Re: Tire time has arrived [tire replacement]
Reply #3 –
I bought the Michelin Cross Climate as well. I went for the euro spec ones, they hold up to 90 psi and carry more weight than the E rated versions.  I run at 65 / 75 and they ride smooth and I think my gas mileage went up a little on my 2016 MB.
I also have the TST sensor system, the cap style, not the flow thrus. I rarely (almost never) have to add air to the tires. I too like the piece of mind of knowing my tire pressures are good and will get a loud warning if they are not.
2016 Mid Bath
 
Re: Tire time has arrived [tire replacement]
Reply #4 –
I blew the MS2/Agilis tire and replaced them with the Michelin XPS RIB. A better, more expensive tire. I have not blown one of them yet.

If you can it would be good to shield the inside right rear from exhaust heat. I put a titanium cloth cover over the exhaust pipe. Not really happy with it as it doesn’t fit a curved pipe very well.
Harry 2006RB