Goodyear Wrangler RT/S? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

04-14-1999, 02:23 PM

The stock tires on my Mountaineer squeal like crazy, even at low speeds. Is this a problem with the tires, or is it a general characteristic of the truck? I have noticed a lot of other Explorers and Mounaineers use Firestone tires, would a switch to a diffrent brand or size make a diffrence? I'd like to keep my stock rims.

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1997 Mercury Mountaineer
Mods: Bug shield, K&N, and more to come

04-14-1999, 05:22 PM

Yes, the stock tires squeal like a stuck pig when cornering. The Firestone tires that come stock on Explorers/Mountineers/Navajos SUCK!

As for replacement brands/types, everyone has their own opinion on what to get.

04-29-1999, 02:41 PM

Got rid of the Wrangler RTS's and put on Kelley Charger 255/70R15 on my 96 EB V8 AWD.
Now have a much smoother ride and steering seems more responsive than before with less hydroplaning.

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Don't Worry about things you can control...
Don't Worry about things you cannot control

05-03-1999, 11:03 AM

I too had the squealling problem when I had the RT/S's on my explorer. After over 93,000 miles I switched to Wrangler AT/S's (30x9.50's), no squealling and great traction in water, snow and ice.

[This message has been edited by KJB (edited 05-03-99).]

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04-14-1999, 02:23 PM	#1
Mountaineer 5.0 Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	The stock tires on my Mountaineer squeal like crazy, even at low speeds. Is this a problem with the tires, or is it a general characteristic of the truck? I have noticed a lot of other Explorers and Mounaineers use Firestone tires, would a switch to a diffrent brand or size make a diffrence? I'd like to keep my stock rims. ------------------ 1997 Mercury Mountaineer Mods: Bug shield, K&N, and more to come

04-14-1999, 05:22 PM	#2
CH Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Yes, the stock tires squeal like a stuck pig when cornering. The Firestone tires that come stock on Explorers/Mountineers/Navajos SUCK! As for replacement brands/types, everyone has their own opinion on what to get.

04-29-1999, 02:41 PM	#3
RVerdejo Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Got rid of the Wrangler RTS's and put on Kelley Charger 255/70R15 on my 96 EB V8 AWD. Now have a much smoother ride and steering seems more responsive than before with less hydroplaning. ------------------ Don't Worry about things you can control... Don't Worry about things you cannot control

05-03-1999, 11:03 AM	#4
KJB Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	I too had the squealling problem when I had the RT/S's on my explorer. After over 93,000 miles I switched to Wrangler AT/S's (30x9.50's), no squealling and great traction in water, snow and ice. [This message has been edited by KJB (edited 05-03-99).]