Title says it all. Looking for a set of four tires to replace the
OEM Michelin Cross Terrains on the Sorento. After 34k, it is time,
nearing the wear bars and tread is highly non existant.

So here is the deal, Cross Terrains, while not a BAD tire, will not
be mounted on the vehicle again. Too soft of a compound, tread, and
sidewall. That would explain the good traction we experienced in
virtually all conditions, rain, snow, ice, dry, sand, etc. Not to
mention these tires are more than my MT/Rs on the Amigo!!!

So the needs:
Stiffer sidewall (reduced tire induced body roll)
Slightly larger (OEM P245/70R16. Plus 0 is a P245/75R16)
Slightly harder compound (want 45k+ out of them)
Budget friendly (~$4-500)
Possible to hit minor trails, sub 6 rated (AT slanted type)

Here are a few choices that I have found that might work out, I am
open to suggestions, opinions, experience that you may have with
them or another model.

Pirelli Scorpion A/T
Yokohama Geolander A/T or A/T II+
Dunlop Radial Rover A/T
Toyo Open Country A/T
Bridgestone Dueler A/T or A/T REVO
Pathfinder AT/S
Dayton Timberline A/T

I am sure there are dozens more, but I have checked into these.

Let me know your thoughts. I may just go tire shopping tomorrow
since Tia's allergies are acting up again.

Take care and thanks!
Keith