Heavy cracking that allows you to see the inner tire construction such as the fabric cord is a strong indicator the tires are well past their prime.įinally, damage from road hazards: We’ve all experienced this and if you haven’t, you will. Generally, this is around 5 years, but once you can see fine to medium cracks in the sidewall and/or tread of the tire, it’s time to replace. Regarding age, tires are more like milk than wine - they do have a best-if-used-by date. Once the tread is even with these wear bars, there is insufficient tread left to avoid hydroplaning (the tread leaving the surface of the road due to water) and definitely too low to help in light snow. The first is easily identifiable through the tread wear indicators molded into the large circumferential voids. Tires are tough, but they’re still made primarily of rubber. The tread is too heavily worn and at the end of its usable life.Įxcessive age resulting in dry rot (the appearance of small surface cracks much like those in a dry, arid landscape)
There are three main reasons why you will need to replace your tires: You get what you pay for with this latest iteration of the rubber donut concoction.
Each generation has improved significantly over the last and you reap the benefits of the decades of development. Cost-No-Object: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 - This is Michelin's newest entry in a long lineup of high-performance all-season tires.You’ll be able to better explore the edges of adhesion comfortably through the technology of construction and materials used in the CrossContact LX Sport. Moderately Priced: Continental CrossContact LX Sport - A confidence-inspiring tire which will allow the more sporting side of both you and your Edge to come out and play.Budget: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season - It’s hard to call this OE tire budget, but in this class, Ford got it right providing a good tire at the best price point it could (or is it because Ford made this an OE tire that it drove the cost down through volume?).Quiet and comfortable performance in this premium tire makes the drive a pleasure. Cost-No-Object: Michelin Primacy Tour A/S - Designed for year-round use in all conditions - this tire handles whatever you throw at it with aplomb.Moderately Priced: Continental CrossContact LX25 - By providing long-lasting treadwear with traction in the dry, in the wet and even in light snow, the CrossContact LX25 is a sensible choice when the need for a great tires meets the needs to balance your checkbook.When value is the utmost factor in choosing a tire, this one is hard to beat. As the diameters of these tires become larger, so do their prices. Budget: Sumitomo HTR A/S PO3 - The Sumitomo remains a solid choice here - solid all-around performance baked in, this is a high-value tire.A tire designed for everyday use with excellent traction in all conditions, including light snow.Ģ0-inch Tires for Ford Edge ST and Titanium Cost-No-Object: Michelin CrossClimate2 - A newcomer from Michelin, yet it has already made the best of what the Michelin name brings to the table.Moderately Priced: Continental CrossContact LX25 - Smooth and quiet performance in all conditions - a tire that will fit your needs without breaking the bank.
Comparable ratings to more expensive tires, this Sumitomo will provide many miles of smiles.
The LTX moniker has been around for decades and for good reason - Michelin has managed to pack impressively long life in a tire that provides excellent traction in all conditions. Cost-No-Object: Michelin Defender LTX M/S - A traditionally light-duty truck tire is put to good use here.This Continental provides all of the attributes one looks for in a tire - good performance across the board while providing a lasting tread that is quiet and comfortable. Moderately Priced: Continental CrossContact LX25 - A highly acclaimed tire that is hard to beat.This is echoed through many of the wheel diameters available on the Edge. Sumitomo has done a good job of combining a good performance rating with good traction, temperature and wear specs in a low-cost tire from a respected brand. Budget: Sumitomo HTR A/S PO3 - This entry-level tire is a good starting point.18-inch Tires for Ford Edge SE, SEL and Titanium
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