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I am just writing to get an opinion of what tire to get for my Firestones. My options are BF Goodrich and Goodyear. I have had goodyears before on my car but never on a truck. I do know that they have a tendancy to wear a little faster than others. I have heard that the BF goodriches are a great truck tire but I would like to get an opinion from others. Also, how is everyones tire replacement going? Thanks for the info.
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My 99' Expi came through with Goodyear Wranglers on it. I have 26,000 +,- miles on them and they still have a long way to go. They handle very well on the truck. I myself never really liked Wrangler tires but I have been very happy with this set.
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I have had both BFGoodrich and Goodyear tires on trucks. It really depends on whether you are looking for a tire that is highway rib, all season, or all terrain. Replaced the Firestone Wilderness AT with Michelin Cross Terrain in an H speed rated specification. BFGoodrich is owned by Michelin. Immediate improvement in handling and control. Replaced Goodyear RT/S with Goodyear AT/S and found big improvement in wet, snow, mud an sand. Ride was affected by the more aggresive tread pattern.
You have to decide what your Expedition will be doing for you and your family. If you drive 100% highway an all season will be fine. If you see some inclement weather in your area and still high percentage of highway use Cross Terrain is great. But if you do occasional off road either the Goodyear AT/S or better the BFGoodrich All Terrain are probably your choices.
Cross Terrains are about $130-$160 retail.
Goodyear AT/S $95-$120
BFGoodrich T/A KO $140-$170
Ford is giving $130 credit per tire, so you might as well get the best tire you can.
Good Luck !
You have to decide what your Expedition will be doing for you and your family. If you drive 100% highway an all season will be fine. If you see some inclement weather in your area and still high percentage of highway use Cross Terrain is great. But if you do occasional off road either the Goodyear AT/S or better the BFGoodrich All Terrain are probably your choices.
Cross Terrains are about $130-$160 retail.
Goodyear AT/S $95-$120
BFGoodrich T/A KO $140-$170
Ford is giving $130 credit per tire, so you might as well get the best tire you can.
Good Luck !
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Asking for opinions on tires is sometimes like asking who is the best actor what is the best food.
I recently replaced my Firestones with Bridgestone Dueler A/T's. I did a lot of research on each manufacturers web site as well as at tirerack.com. Since Bridgestone offers a no hassle 30-day money back guarantee, I decided to give them a try, especially since I'd heard excellent things about this particular tire. My contingent plan called for replacement with Michelins LTX A/T's if the Bridgestone's didn't perform. After two weeks, I've got to say that the Bridgestone tires ride and perform exceptionally.
I've had General, Michelin, Firestone, Goodyear and now Bridgestone tires on my last four SUV's and have to say, stay away from the General tires and of course the Firestones. When buying your new tires, just make sure you go with Michelin, Bridgestone, BFG or maybe Goodyear...IMHO.
I recently replaced my Firestones with Bridgestone Dueler A/T's. I did a lot of research on each manufacturers web site as well as at tirerack.com. Since Bridgestone offers a no hassle 30-day money back guarantee, I decided to give them a try, especially since I'd heard excellent things about this particular tire. My contingent plan called for replacement with Michelins LTX A/T's if the Bridgestone's didn't perform. After two weeks, I've got to say that the Bridgestone tires ride and perform exceptionally.
I've had General, Michelin, Firestone, Goodyear and now Bridgestone tires on my last four SUV's and have to say, stay away from the General tires and of course the Firestones. When buying your new tires, just make sure you go with Michelin, Bridgestone, BFG or maybe Goodyear...IMHO.
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Just did mine yesterday. Worked with a tire retailer, not the dealer, mainly because dealer has no selection/low inventory. Chose the Michelin LTX, paid $135 each plus balancing/full replacement/stems. (might not be available in all sizes)
Tire comes highly rated http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/orat.jsp
Watch out at the dealer, they tried to only give me 110 per tire, I pulled the form from the Ford website to show them it was 130 per tire!
As the other poster noted- this is just my opinion.
Tire comes highly rated http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/orat.jsp
Watch out at the dealer, they tried to only give me 110 per tire, I pulled the form from the Ford website to show them it was 130 per tire!
As the other poster noted- this is just my opinion.
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I just went through this and researched it for 6 months now. I was looking for a tire that could take the wet roads of Houston and the rocky back roads with snow and mud in Colorado. I finally decided on, and just purchased, Procomp AT tires (265/75R16) for my 99 XLT 2WD (4.6 with air suspension). They are great -- not a hard ride -- no noise to speak of. Procomp specializes in off-road parts and have made tires too for some time. I was initially concerned about using the slightly larger tire size -- you lose just a bit in towing capacity (no problem unless you are towing a large boat, etc.) and your odometer/speddometer will gain about 4.5 miles every 100 (which can be adjusted by Ford). No waiting time. Check their web page (procomptires.com) which has impressive user inputs too.
4-Wheel Parts carries them (stores in south from Florida to California).
Second choice might me the Michelin LTX or the Dunlop Radial Rover AT.
Good luck.
4-Wheel Parts carries them (stores in south from Florida to California).
Second choice might me the Michelin LTX or the Dunlop Radial Rover AT.
Good luck.
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By the way -- those Procomps come with a 50,000 mile warrenty. They will go on sale again in October -- normally run about $140 at tire.
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Consider the Michelin LTX M/S.
My driving on my Expedition is 95% street highway, 5% off-road. Primary concern was smooth ride and low noise. The Michelins satisfy both concerns. Picked them up at Discount Tire for $108 each, regular $130 plus. You may have to go up a size, as I did, due to out of stocks in the popular sizes. Otherwise, great tire.
My driving on my Expedition is 95% street highway, 5% off-road. Primary concern was smooth ride and low noise. The Michelins satisfy both concerns. Picked them up at Discount Tire for $108 each, regular $130 plus. You may have to go up a size, as I did, due to out of stocks in the popular sizes. Otherwise, great tire.
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All I know, is that after driving my chevy truck with firestone wilderness ATs and throwning the tread on two of the tires, I wouldn't trust them again.
As for personal pref. Its going nothing but BFGs for truck from now on. I have not yet decided on a tire for my expedition yet, but am leaning towards yokohama's or toyo's.
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As for personal pref. Its going nothing but BFGs for truck from now on. I have not yet decided on a tire for my expedition yet, but am leaning towards yokohama's or toyo's.
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