Michelin XZLs - Land Rovers Only

01001010 · 06-19-2005, 08:15 PM

For those who've had them on their trucks, how well do they perform? I know this might seem like a silly question considering the US Military uses them on the Humvees and Caterpillar uses them on their trucks too...haha, ok maybe a REALLY silly question... But how do they ride on the street? They have a similar tread to that of a M/T tire so I'm guessing they do just as good there. How well do they climb?

This is just one of the many things I'm considering for my truck and next year's long trip.

Disco · 06-19-2005, 09:38 PM

I have used these tires once in the past, however, although they are very good, I personally believe the BFgoodrich A/T is a better tire.

01001010 · 06-19-2005, 09:43 PM

WOW! Really? Man I'm dying to get mine back on. I had a set on for about 2 days, noticed some weird driving characteristics and took it back to the shop, turns out it was a different size than the ones I ordered. I put in an order again and my luck..NATIONAL FREAKING BACK ORDER!! But that was a while ago, I spent 300 on some Grandtrek AT20s until I go through them. They'll go fast, as I've noticed the rubber is REALLY soft on them and they already have about 2k miles on them. Besides the wear factor, I think they're a good road tire for light ( VERY light ) off road use. The guys on tirerack bash on them like no tomorrow. They aren't THAT bad!

OkieRover · 06-20-2005, 06:55 AM

If you can find them....
I understand Expedition Exchange says they are all being purchased by the US military right now.

06-19-2005, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,526 Gallery: 15	Michelin XZLs For those who've had them on their trucks, how well do they perform? I know this might seem like a silly question considering the US Military uses them on the Humvees and Caterpillar uses them on their trucks too...haha, ok maybe a REALLY silly question... But how do they ride on the street? They have a similar tread to that of a M/T tire so I'm guessing they do just as good there. How well do they climb? This is just one of the many things I'm considering for my truck and next year's long trip. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

06-19-2005, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	I have used these tires once in the past, however, although they are very good, I personally believe the BFgoodrich A/T is a better tire. __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

06-19-2005, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,526 Gallery: 15	WOW! Really? Man I'm dying to get mine back on. I had a set on for about 2 days, noticed some weird driving characteristics and took it back to the shop, turns out it was a different size than the ones I ordered. I put in an order again and my luck..NATIONAL FREAKING BACK ORDER!! But that was a while ago, I spent 300 on some Grandtrek AT20s until I go through them. They'll go fast, as I've noticed the rubber is REALLY soft on them and they already have about 2k miles on them. Besides the wear factor, I think they're a good road tire for light ( VERY light ) off road use. The guys on tirerack bash on them like no tomorrow. They aren't THAT bad! __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

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