Shopping around for replacement tires for my 1999 Explorer. Need size P235/75R 15. Current tires are Uniroyal Laredos; vehicle has about 80K on it, tires have probably around 50-60K (they were replaced under the infamous Explorer tire recall).

Vehicle is used as a daily driver; I need to be able to get around in snow and ice (I work in public safety and am expected at work no matter what). I also need to have some off road performance as I work part-time on the farm and do need to go off road on occasion.

I've been happy with the Laredos so far, but I'm almost afraid to see what they'll cost for a new set.

 

You don't hear many talk about cooper tires on this site, but cooper discoverer ATR's are good tires. They have good traction in both mud and snow. They also make one called an S/T which is a little better in the mud but would sacrifice a little in the snow. This tire will also make some road noise if that would be a concern.

 

I had Uniroyal Laredo's on my vehicle and replaced them after 16k, they did not have any traction in wet weather. Replaced them with BFG Longtrails. Good mileage tires with a little better wet traction, replaced them with Michelin Cross Terrains. Only have 3k on them, very good wet traction and are quiet. Waiting for snow in the Sierra's to see how they perform in the snow/slush.

 

I have a set of Cooper Discoverer 235.75.14LT sitting in my garage, could never balance them due to tread seperation, class action in the USA on this breed, not covered in Canada. I was stuck with 4 bad tires. Will never use Cooper on my vehicles again.

 

I was not aware of any class action lawsuits against cooper tire. If they won't make good on your tires, then I wouldn't blame you for not supporting them. I wouldn't either. I know around here, the people I have dealt with on tires would make good on a tire, reguardless if the manufacture would or not.

 

FYI: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2002/09/13/147376.html and
http://www.onlinelawyersource.com/co...ss-action.html and
http://www.congresswatchdog.org/pres...ase.cfm?ID=993

 

I am fixing to get the Bridgestone Dueler AT revo's

235/75/15

I am very excited!

 

I just put Michelin LTX A/T2's on my '99. I had the LTX A/T on them, after the firestone recall, and put 90K on them. they were great tires.

So far my new ones have been good. I bought them @ Costco - had a $60 off coupon, & got the road hazard & free rotation every 5K. They even inflate them with nitrogen.

 

Every time this subject comes up, I always give the same answer after owning 3 Explorers and many tires - Michelin LTX M/S. The ATs are also very good. You can dixcuss ad infinitum about this and that but if anyone can find a better tire for the Explorer, I'd like to know about it. Not cheap at first but worth every penny.

Mason

 

Whenever this subject comes up on the explorer newsgroup about 9/10 say they prefer the Michelin LTX M/S tires. I have them on three Explorers and will replace them with the same tires unless someone convinces me there is something better. They seem to have good traction in pretty much all bad conditions and last a lot of miles. I've never had any failures with them. On my '91 I prefer the LT235/75R over the P235/75R because they have an extra sidewall and I've had some punctured sidewalls because I tend to go where no car has gone before. So far I've always managed to make it down the dirt road with the Michelins when when the mud is so thick that even some 4X4 pickups and Broncos get stuck.

I had some BFG AT/TAs on my '92 and pretty much hated them. The "agressive tread" filled up with snow and they lost traction. They seemed to be lousy on ice. They were a nightmare to try to put chains on while on a mountain trail. They kick up a LOT of dust on dirt roads. Two of them failed (tread seperation) after about 25,000 miles. They did seem to be good on loose dirt but not really much better than the Michelins. I was very happy when my tire store replaced them with Michelin LTXs.

The only tire I liked better for performance than the Michelins were the Firestone Wilderness tires that were recalled. They were very good on wet ice etc but they did have a tendancy to fall apart at high speeds.

During the infamous recall tires were scarce so I bought some Desert Dogs which were a Pirelli knockoff. I was on a windy road and my Explorer slid sideways across the road on a turn into the oncoming lane. The Michelins would have held the road. Needless to say those tires were gone the next day.

 

I just picked up my explorer from Firestone. I did get the Dueler AT II revos

235/75/r15

I got these same tires for my wifes jeep cherokee classic back in the summer and i love them.. I live in TN so snow is not a factor.. but they seemed to do great in the rain. The look is awesome. But i am hoping to get about 75 k out of them.. I will keep ya posted

 

Saturday I went out in the 3+ inches of snow and the cooper ATR's did a great job! The hill you have to come up to get to my house will test any snow tire. The road department can't use a dump truck. They use a 4X4 with chains and a load of salt to get up it. As for the michelins, I've never known them to make a bad tire.

 

I second the Michellin LTX's hands down the best handling tire I've ever experienced. A bit pricey though in comparison to other popular brands.

 

I put Bridgestone Dueller AT Revos on my 2000 Explorer about almost 2 years ago. I'm from Southeast Mass. I've taken them to the beaches, rural dirt roads and have gone through some really deep snow! These are quiet, yet perform great in all these conditions. I did spend a bit more for these than what i could have gotten some others for. They are worth every penny, knowning i can go any where in any weather.

 

I just had my Explorer serviced at a Firestone, $600 worth. I had the rear pinion gears and races replaces. When my wife picked up the car they reccomended new tires to her. She almost laughed at them but never said anything. I have new Cooper HT's on it with less than 7000 miles. An over-zealous salesman, I would think.