Best replacement tire for an OEM Cheokee- no off road
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Best replacement tire for an OEM Cheokee- no off road
What do you recommend for an OEM replacement tire? I have a 2001 with 64K and I plan to just use in the city and snow days.
I love the vehicle and want to keep it in good shape. Unfortunately, health problems have prevented me from doing off roading.
Thanks.
I love the vehicle and want to keep it in good shape. Unfortunately, health problems have prevented me from doing off roading.
Thanks.
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Here's a pic of one of the tires at around 50k miles.
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Are you looking for a snow tire? If you are not needing a dedicated "winter tire" Then, I would look for some All-seasons. You could go for some All-terrains, which would look more aggressive, generally would be more capable in various terrains (snow, mud, etc), but, AT's will generally wear faster, and make more road noise. For an all-season, I have the Michelin LTX's, they are quiet, have over 65k miles, are 15 years old, and still have tread left. They seem to be good on the road, and were used for 13 Canadian winters as well.
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Michelin ltx ats would be fine your jeep should have come with goodyeAr rts what's on there now?
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Goodyear- at/s, armortracs
BFG- at k/o
armortracs are a very nice tire and are a great around tire the tread is somewhat aggresive look but i beleive a 65,000 mile tire for what u are looking for i would go armortrac all the way. they are great in th snow with the good tread and have kevlar buit in for very little road noise
BFG- at k/o
armortracs are a very nice tire and are a great around tire the tread is somewhat aggresive look but i beleive a 65,000 mile tire for what u are looking for i would go armortrac all the way. they are great in th snow with the good tread and have kevlar buit in for very little road noise
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I got the BGF Rugged Terrains. Came out like last year and so far they're great. They handle snow and rain pretty well but my comparison is the old tires which were Costco Michelins that couldn't hold traction in rain let alone snow. From what I heard they last 50K miles. I got them in 235/75/15. They have an aggressive looking tread but are quieter than actual ATs.
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My Firestone Destination LEs are 225-75-15 but in 235 are still about 100 each at tire rack.com.
Great handling in wet weather good all around wet. Good tire in the price range.
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Great handling in wet weather good all around wet. Good tire in the price range.
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For years, I would say +1 for the Michelins. Either the MS or the ATs would suit you fine. If you really rack up the miles on something, they're still your best bet. My wife has put over 10,000 miles on our 2012 Escape in less than a year. When it needs tires, without a doubt, it will get Michelins.
But I've since come across an issue with them for people like me who don't drive very much: the treads last too long! I know, that's a crazy complaint. How can it last too long? I'll explain.
The sidewalls don't last as long as the tread. After 5 years or so, you start to get checking where the outer surface of the sidewall begins to crack. I bought my XJ with moderately-checked Michelins and rode for 4 more years - even took it out of town and wheeled it. The tread will still pass inspection for wear although the sidewalls are downright scary.
Bottom line: if you don't put a ton of miles on something, you're probably better off buying the cheapest tire you can find and that's definitely not going to be a Michelin.
But I've since come across an issue with them for people like me who don't drive very much: the treads last too long! I know, that's a crazy complaint. How can it last too long? I'll explain.
The sidewalls don't last as long as the tread. After 5 years or so, you start to get checking where the outer surface of the sidewall begins to crack. I bought my XJ with moderately-checked Michelins and rode for 4 more years - even took it out of town and wheeled it. The tread will still pass inspection for wear although the sidewalls are downright scary.
Bottom line: if you don't put a ton of miles on something, you're probably better off buying the cheapest tire you can find and that's definitely not going to be a Michelin.
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An earlier poster was correct about Michelins. They are a great tire, but if you can't use them up in 4 years, don't get them.
A decent all-purpose tire like a Hankook or Kenda will do just fine.
BFGs are pricey for what you want to do. Goodyears are so-so. For what they charge, I don't think they are a very good deal.
A decent all-purpose tire like a Hankook or Kenda will do just fine.
BFGs are pricey for what you want to do. Goodyears are so-so. For what they charge, I don't think they are a very good deal.
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