tires
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 835
Likes: 0
yeah - usually you do get what you pay for in in tires - Those michelin's that mason spoke of are awsome, but the place that had them here wanted like $600 for a set, which is about 2x the cost of a decent BFG or a dunlop tire, which is what I run...
I would offer this: try to replace them all at once if possible... I've done it 2 at a time, and it's never the same as 4 all new...
but this way, if two are starting to wear faster, you can just buy 2 at a time of the same brand/size tire, and then they will all be the same footprint, etc...
Anyone go to 16s? I was considering it, but I don't know how much that would change the ride?
I would offer this: try to replace them all at once if possible... I've done it 2 at a time, and it's never the same as 4 all new...
but this way, if two are starting to wear faster, you can just buy 2 at a time of the same brand/size tire, and then they will all be the same footprint, etc...
Anyone go to 16s? I was considering it, but I don't know how much that would change the ride?
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
I just put on 4 dunlop radial rover rvxt's LT235/75r15 - they were $568 installed taxes in at Canadian Tire. According to the reviews (see link) they seemed to be the best for the money.
http://www.1010tires.com/tirereviews...e_reviews.html
http://www.1010tires.com/tirereviews...e_reviews.html
Trending Topics
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,903
Likes: 2
From: Wyoming
Originally Posted by RedBoat
Now you opened a can of worms. lol
I personally run LT235 75R 15 BFG All Terrain TA KO's and run the BFG's on most all my vehicles.
Now let the opinions begin.
I personally run LT235 75R 15 BFG All Terrain TA KO's and run the BFG's on most all my vehicles.
Now let the opinions begin.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,123
Likes: 2
From: Fort Smith
Michelin Cross Terrains on my Sport Trac and my wife's Escape. I run Hankook Ventus RH06's on the Explorer, but they are spring/summer/fall tires only.
I like the LTX's and have run them on numerous trucks also. I stil run them on my trailer...
I like the LTX's and have run them on numerous trucks also. I stil run them on my trailer...
New User
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
well I can't say what tire you should use, but if you have a AWD and not a 4WD ALL WAYS REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES. Uneven wear from front to rear will wreck havoc on the transfer case. Had a subaru that only replacing the front tires ended up blowing the trans axle in it. This is one of the bigger draw backs to AWD
New User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Hawaii
The Michelin LTX tires that came on my 02 LTX 2WD only lasted 38,000 miles, here in Hawaii it's all stop and go with super abrasive asphalt that's mixed with lava, or so they say. I decided to go with a set of BFG long trails because they were $200 cheaper than the Michelins, we don't worry about snow here 
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 835
Likes: 0
yeah, makes sense for AWD, but I bet the power train on an exp is beefer than any forester, etc... but still - I think you'd have to have a pretty great difference between the two axles to do any real damage to the drive train, or yeah, if one tire is really bald, and the rest are perfect, that wheel will slip more, etc
it's good advice - to keep aware of the ware - I would think as long as you are only 20% or so difference in wear between the two, should be fine
it's good advice - to keep aware of the ware - I would think as long as you are only 20% or so difference in wear between the two, should be fine
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
I bought Goodyear Wrangler Silentarmors over a year ago.. Excellent ride.. stiffer side walls due to the kevlar lining so on the highway changing lanes feels more like a car and not an SUV.. also I have an AWD X i just now rotated them after 30k miles.. They still look brand new... I wouldnt buy another tire! I've ran Dunlops,Michelins,BFG's,and a few others before.. But these Silentarmors blow me away! Plus! Not sure if its still offered.. but when i purchased them.. Goodyear gave me free road side assistance up to a 45 mile tow.. if i ever got stuck due to poor traction or had a blowout/flat..and its the only SUV/LT tire with a 60K miles warranty!
GPyles
GPyles
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post