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09-09-2015, 03:32 AM | #19 |
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I have Defenders and love them. However, you cant buy them anyplace now in the size we need for the Yaris. You can buy Defenders in the correct size at Sams club, sears etc....but those are considered "Club" tires...not exactly the same Defenders that they sell at a Michelin dealers in other sizes. Still good tires, but with something a little different about them.....just like anything you buy at Sams club.
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I had to warranty a tire at Costco because I punctured the side wall of the tire (non repairable damage). They had to order one from out of state since there weren't any the same size in stock. Took a few days and Costco only charged me the cost of mount and balance for a brand new tire. Yes Costco has a proprietary defender tire (defender xt I think) and that's ok because they come with a warranty anyway. I'm 100% positive if the tire was discontinued they would set me up with a different tire(s) because Costco takes customer service to a new level. Assuming you don't brake the terms of their warranty/agreement they will do everything for free/cost
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09-09-2015, 05:23 PM | #23 |
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09-15-2015, 09:01 PM | #24 | |
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I've just worn out my Defenders in 50k miles. They looked as if I could get another 15~20k out of them, but Costco takes the side of caution. I went in for a flat repair. The tire guy side they were getting close to the wear bars.
I thought I only had around 30k on them, but I never look at my total miles. I just use the B-trip meter for rotation(every 7~8k miles). Anyway, Costco pro rated me and installed 4 new Defenders for a total of $250. FYI, Defender XT are the box store tires. If they read Defender, they are the every store type. All the Defenders at Costco were XT, except the 185/60/15, as they are Defenders(no XT). IMO, even thoe Costco Stupidly builds there tire centers under capacity, I still feel about there service(to spite the three hour waits for rotations). Quote:
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And I got that from reading on the Michelin site.
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09-15-2015, 09:13 PM | #26 |
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So can anyone find the "non XT" tires for a Yaris?
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09-15-2015, 09:18 PM | #27 |
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The ones I just got are non XT. But they are the 185, everything larger had XT on it. I was a little bummed out when I got home, and found I had non XT. I went on the michelin site and found out what the XT really meant, as the Costco BS'er told me the XT had stronger sidewalls().
From Michelins site "XT" sidewall marking = available at Wholesale Clubs.
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09-15-2015, 09:22 PM | #28 |
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Yea, I was wondering what the difference was. Now I know...thanks.
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09-16-2015, 11:33 AM | #29 |
Good info, Uber.
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09-16-2015, 11:57 AM | #30 |
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I've got Defenders on my Camry and like them very much for their quiet, comfortable ride and good wet and dry capabilities. But, they're certainly not a high performance tyre. I don't think I'd be happy with them on the Yaris.
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09-16-2015, 12:27 PM | #31 |
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The Camry is higher performance than a Yaris(HP wise). I bought my Yaris for MPG, not sports car performance. I've got a motorcycle for going fast.
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Dont recall stating that. The bike has Pirelli Angels.
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09-23-2015, 05:33 PM | #34 |
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Well this is interesting....Hope my tires last as long as they are rated for...
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/...r/?intcmp=hpff |
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Update! Went to the tire store to get more Defenders. Not in stock! So I got Continental control contact instead. Same 90k mile warranty. I'm shocked how much better they are! better grip, but biggest difference is how quiet they are. Very low road noise. $388. out the door from Americas Tire.
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^^^ $388. OTD is good!
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