Good city and highway tires, some rough patches some rain? no snow

[Adieu]

What's good for smoother quieter ride?

What rim size and sidewall height?

Also, if you have experience making the change, how's longevity vs. LT265/70r17 BFG A/T

 

[brick]

I have the same tire size on my old 2003EB. It is hard to beat a Michelin LTX M/S2 for a smooth, quiet ride, and excellent tread wear.
brick

 

[ExplorerTom]

^yep. They are pricey but worth it.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

What's good for smoother quieter ride?

What rim size and sidewall height?

Also, if you have experience making the change, how's longevity vs. LT265/70r17 BFG A/T

I had the original BFG KO on my truck years ago and while the grip was awesome in everything from dry to deep snow, the treadwear was awful. I burned through 2 sets in 60K miles. The Michelin LTX pales in comparison in terms of grip, but the only time I really noticed was in snow/ice - and after 58K it still had ~6/32nd of tread left (sold the vehicle at that point).

 

[ExplorerTom]

I have the KOs on my Explorer. I hate them in snow.

 

[USMCBuckWild]

Michelin M/S for me.


The Nitto N421Q appeara to be a solid all around performer. Have them on wife's exploder and am very pleased with them.

 

[ArmyRover]

Bridgestone Duelers have been doing a great job for me for 25K miles. Smooth and quiet, solid performers in the rain. I'm running 265/70-17

 

[Adieu]

I had the original BFG KO on my truck years ago and while the grip was awesome in everything from dry to deep snow, the treadwear was awful. I burned through 2 sets in 60K miles. The Michelin LTX pales in comparison in terms of grip, but the only time I really noticed was in snow/ice - and after 58K it still had ~6/32nd of tread left (sold the vehicle at that point).

30k miles on a single set of tires sounds DREAMY by my standards...

 

[ArmyRover]

I think my Bridgestones judging from current wear will probably safely make it another 40-50k.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

30k miles on a single set of tires sounds DREAMY by my standards...

Really? What have you been riding on up until now? Some Straus Auto generics?

 

[1955moose]

Mileage wear on these beasts depends on three things. 1, a tight non worn front end, all parts with 0 play, 2, a quality 4 wheel alignment by a shop with a alignment rack that has accurate rim gauges , you'd be surprised how many shops drop the heads that clamp to the wheels, and never recalibrate them. The techs never want to tell the boss. And 3, tire rotation, and proper pressure. Without tire rotation every 5k, you won't get any mileage out of your tires. I agree with the other members, Michelin or Goodyear are pricey, but work the best. You gotta look for deals, but you can buy your tires ahead of schedule, if a killer deal comes up, and have the retailer hold them for you. If it means $100.00 or more, and your going to need them anyway, store them away in a cool dry place. Airlines do that with jet fuel all the time.


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[USMCBuckWild]

30k miles on a single set of tires sounds DREAMY by my standards...

??????

Please expand upon this. Unless you buy used tires.

 

[ExplorerTom]

I've wore out tires in about 10k miles before (and I'm talking wore down to near racing slicks) but those tires were 220 treadwear tires used on my autocross car that was autocrossed heavily in 90+ degree summer days.

If you're not getting at least 30k on a set of tires for a regular vehicle, you've got some mechanical issues you need to sort out.

 

[1955moose]

That or your driving your Expedition like Dale Earnhardt Jr!


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[USMCBuckWild]

That or your driving your Expedition like Dale Earnhardt Jr!


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i drive like an a$$hole and i get 50-60 k out of tires.

 

[1955moose]

Your tires must be riding on a two inch cloud above the pavement. I've never gotten better than 40k on any vehicle I've owned, and I drive like a 90 year old grandpa!


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[USMCBuckWild]

Your tires must be riding on a two inch cloud above the pavement. I've never gotten better than 40k on any vehicle I've owned, and I drive like a 90 year old grandpa!


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Nope. I research, research, research, buy appropriately (right tire for the vic/situation), inflate properly, rotate often, ensure the vehicle is properly aligned. Replace worn steering/suspension components immediately.

 

[Adieu]

??????

Please expand upon this. Unless you buy used tires.

??????

Please expand upon this. Unless you buy used tires.

My sedan has more torque than my expy. At about half the weight.

 

[USMCBuckWild]

My sedan has more torque than my expy. At about half the weight.

Well that explained exactly nothing. What kind of sedan?

 

[1955moose]

A green one of course!


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