looks like my 08 is going to need new tires soon. I want something that looks great (little bit rugged) but also performs well in snow/ice, mud, etc and lasts awhile with quite a bit of highway driving. will be bumping up the size to 265/75r18s too
what's the best tires?
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jeff kushner
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I used the Michelin LTX on my last two Expy's and they were perfect for me....highway & occasional snow...not cheap but they lasted and I liked them. It's really each to his/her own when it comes to tires.
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USMCBuckWild
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For a little more aggresive and better looking, try the Hankook Dynapro ATM. Ran them on the wife's exploder with no issues and see several Expys around here with them
Snag
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I have had luck with the Hankook Dynapro ATM, I would never buy foreign tires but my son in law said they were the only tire that would hold up in the woods, he is a forester. Anyway he bought a set 4 years ago for his 99 F-250, still look like new after many trips to Cali, Oregon and Montana. So I bought a set for my 04 Dodge 1500 a year and a half ago, still look new, handle every road condition remarkably. Last week I put Discounts Tires rendition (Pathfinder) of the same on my 05 Expedition King Ranch, only because they didn't have 4 Hankook tires in stock. We are currently having heavy snow and ice in Oregon and they drive like the pavement is dry, The Discount Tires version also has the snowflake mark on the sidewall so rated for snow. There are good reviews about the Hankook comparing against other tires, one of the better is a comparison with what off roaders call the premier tire, Toyo and BF Goodrich All Terrain, Dynapro beat them all. I would rate the Hankook Dynapro better then Discounts Tires copy, they say made by Hankook.
These Dynapros ride very smooth, but firm like a truck should ride, no road noise and the tread is fairly aggressive and wears like iron. I will never buy anything but them with all my rigs. I have had all the other common brands on rigs through my 50 years of driving and these Dynapros can't be beat, especially for the price
Buy a set, you won't be disappointed
These Dynapros ride very smooth, but firm like a truck should ride, no road noise and the tread is fairly aggressive and wears like iron. I will never buy anything but them with all my rigs. I have had all the other common brands on rigs through my 50 years of driving and these Dynapros can't be beat, especially for the price
Buy a set, you won't be disappointed
tcwaltz
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I have to say Hankook makes good tires. When I was looking for performance tires for my Trans Am I settled on some Hankook because the price was right and they were a 60K tire. They stick the road quite well for a low profile profile tired and I don't get any flaky wear. I put a set on my 6s after the michelins wore out and they were great as well.
I love the Cooper Discoverer AT/3! I've had Michelin LTX, but they were just ok in snow and terrible in sand/mud. I've also had the Bridgestone AT tire. These Coopers are the best yet. Awesome in the rain/snow. They are quiet on the road, I can't wait to try them in the mud. The tire pattern looks great. My uncle runs these on both his super duty and ranger and he loves them too. I'm also running the 265/75/18 on F150 FX4 rims. Mine are 10 ply. It does ride a little harder, but pulling the camp trailer is great!
tcwaltz
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That's a good looking tire.
They came in at $999.00 at a local shop. Almost $200 less than the Michelin. I really like them, I've had them for 2.5 months now.
FisherPete
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I have the Michelin LTX M/S 2 tires on my 20 inch rims. I do a lot of skiing in the winter and pull a fishing boat all over "tarnation" when things aren't frozen over. The Michelins are quiet and stable. They work well on and off road - especially well in the snow. I shopped widely for them and after all the "add on" fees; used tire disposal, mounting and balancing fee, TPS tune up, delivery fee, etc... I was surprised that the best all-in price was at Sears - significantly better than the web-based retailers! Bottom line total price was $805 for 4 new Michelins.
I only got 35k out of the Michelin LTX's... which in my mind is completely unacceptable. My wife is the primary driver and she is far less aggressive than I am. I do tow a trailer house with the Expedition but not enough to wear out the tires that fast. I was buying Michelin's for my Ford Fusion too, but they also wore out sooner than they should have too. Both vehicles had alignments done before I put on the Michelins. I don't know if they changed the formula on their tires or I just got a bad batch. I also did my homework on them. On paper they were perfect. In snow/ice they were great. But wore out way too fast. I also had set of Hankooks. They seemed to be alright, I wish I had them in a higher ply than I did, they were sloppy with the trailer. I'll see how these Coopers do. Just my two cents. 
poorboy1964
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These are my choice Have had them on the superduty for almost 2 years now about 22k they still look new very happy with them Snow, dirt and road, can't speak for mud i try to avoid it makes my truck dirty, I cam from bfg and nittos I'm happy they are both gone
Jb14
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Before my lift I had the Toyo open country A/T I put about 60k on them in three years besides a lot of highway driving went off road mud/snow etc they were great tough tire in fact I was able to give them to a friend when I went to 35s and he still has them on his truck after about another 15k.
Coopers are a decent & affordable generalist brand. Dunno if I'd expect TOO much in highly specific categories like towing or offroad....or just even on anything with a V8... not cuz they're bad, but because afaik these guys are famous for making inexpensive all weather tires that you buy for your lil sedan on perpetual sale at Walmart.
If you want something for specific needs, maybe go Pirelli? Most performance-spec Pirelli products seem great at whatever they promise... just don't expect much in categories they promise nothing in.... OR expect to eat right thru em if they're great at everything else
Also, FIRESTONE (yeah hahaha) are surprisingly good, since they're rebadged expensive Bridgestone models from other markets. They sell em to promote their (Bridgestone-owned) service chain brand, to build reputation not to make money off them
Those are especially popular with the biggest torqueiest engines crowds, as they're the only inexpensive brand to survive any appreciable time on vehicles/motors that easily smoke tires... quiet civilized and grippy too....dunno about offroad, never had em on any vehicle with enough clearance to even jump a curb though
If you want something for specific needs, maybe go Pirelli? Most performance-spec Pirelli products seem great at whatever they promise... just don't expect much in categories they promise nothing in.... OR expect to eat right thru em if they're great at everything else
Also, FIRESTONE (yeah hahaha) are surprisingly good, since they're rebadged expensive Bridgestone models from other markets. They sell em to promote their (Bridgestone-owned) service chain brand, to build reputation not to make money off them
Those are especially popular with the biggest torqueiest engines crowds, as they're the only inexpensive brand to survive any appreciable time on vehicles/motors that easily smoke tires... quiet civilized and grippy too....dunno about offroad, never had em on any vehicle with enough clearance to even jump a curb though
1997SCEBFEX
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I've had 2 sets of Michelin LTX's on my '97, the latter being the LTX MS2s.
FYI that the LTX MS2s have been replaced by the Defenders; supposed to have a 70K mileage life.
I used the Tirerack comparison guide to read reported mileage owner comments etc.
FYI that the LTX MS2s have been replaced by the Defenders; supposed to have a 70K mileage life.
I used the Tirerack comparison guide to read reported mileage owner comments etc.
USMCBuckWild
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So, now that you got a myriad of opinions and recomendations that don't point to any specific single clear cut tire; what tires you choosing?
ArmyRover
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Goodyear Duratrac's are a great looking tire that really deliver as well.
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