what brand tires to get? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

tbomb · 04-24-2001, 09:59 PM

ive decided on 17x9 cobra r rims for my X (real ones, not replicas.) now its time to wrap them up in something. i dont know too much about tires except that my firestones arent recalled. here are the options im looking at (in no specific order):

all are 275 60 r17

1) yokohama avs st ($165 each)

2) falken ziex stz-01 ($147 each) (ive never heard of this brand...are they any good?)

3) bridgestone dueler hts ($131 each)

all those tires are considered Light Truck/SUV-Street/Sport Truck

which do you guys think? im open to any and all suggestions considering that i dont know much about tires (and in case anyone is wondering, i dont really leave paved surfaces with my truck. my truck is primarily a street truck.)

*jimbo74* · 04-24-2001, 10:29 PM

the falkens seem like the best choice....i think they are nitto knockoffs, not sure though so dont qoute me.
and yes falkens are pretty decent. from americas tire co where i used to work, they were a special order item.

tbomb · 04-24-2001, 10:41 PM

cool, thanks. i just asked one of my roommates if he ever heard of them and he said that he had them on his last mustang (he goes thru mustangs like water.) he said he loved them. and i think id like to stay away from the bridgestones because of the whole firestone thing. looks like im probably gonna go with the falkens.

secret agent · 04-25-2001, 12:15 AM

Have you considered the Dunlop Grandtrek TG35. THe 275 - 55R17 is an oem size for the Mercedes 430. Prices seem to be veru reasonable at under $100 per tire. Check out the Tire rack or your local Dunlop retailer for exact pricing.

Still trying to decide if I want to go Cobra r's with the 275 and a slight lowering or 3" body lift and 285 75's on my factory 16" rims myself. I have to admit that the ride was much better when I dropped it the first time...

rockymntnhi · 04-25-2001, 01:07 AM

Dude , go with the Falken's I've owned both the GRB's and the Ziex they we're both great tires, with good wear, good traction , X-elent ride . And I've also used Nitto NT-450 , terrible tires , good wear but no traction. I have 18's on my CRX w/Perrelli P-7000's right now great traction but that's about it , plus a little pricey. You should also consider Dunlop Sport W-10 I have those on My S-10 , 235-40-17's I've had em' almost 2 yrs. and they still look new . They compare real even with the Ziex , good looks , wear, traction , and price ... Hope this helps out. Later.........

*jimbo74* · 04-25-2001, 01:09 AM

yup the falkens are good tires. go ahead and get them.

*RFR2212* · 04-25-2001, 01:57 AM

Um, they're gonna be your tires....you should choose....They arent goin on anyone elses truck, so they need to only please you. Sorry for the rant, this basic question comes up at least once a week. I know someone will respond to me in regards to he was just asking for an opinion, and I'm well aware of that
Sorry, dont take me as an evil person
Pete

tbomb · 04-25-2001, 11:55 AM

whoa, i didnt expect to get this many replies. thanks everyone. im definately going with the falkens. good tire, good price. ill get up some pics when i finally get my rims and tires mounted.

id92 · 04-25-2001, 12:12 PM

tbomb, hey how much are you paying for the rims and where did you buy them from?

04-24-2001, 09:59 PM	#1
tbomb Wannabe Elite Explorer Levittown, NY (Long Island) 98 Sport 4.0 SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,657 Vehicle Specs	ive decided on 17x9 cobra r rims for my X (real ones, not replicas.) now its time to wrap them up in something. i dont know too much about tires except that my firestones arent recalled. here are the options im looking at (in no specific order): all are 275 60 r17 1) yokohama avs st ($165 each) 2) falken ziex stz-01 ($147 each) (ive never heard of this brand...are they any good?) 3) bridgestone dueler hts ($131 each) all those tires are considered Light Truck/SUV-Street/Sport Truck which do you guys think? im open to any and all suggestions considering that i dont know much about tires (and in case anyone is wondering, i dont really leave paved surfaces with my truck. my truck is primarily a street truck.) __________________ mods, pics, etc. educate "Sometimes I dream That he is me Can't you see that's how I wish my X to be Like tbomb's, if my X could be like tbomb's." icon34

04-24-2001, 10:29 PM	#2
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	the falkens seem like the best choice....i think they are nitto knockoffs, not sure though so dont qoute me. and yes falkens are pretty decent. from americas tire co where i used to work, they were a special order item. __________________ My Truck

04-24-2001, 10:41 PM	#3
tbomb Wannabe Elite Explorer Levittown, NY (Long Island) 98 Sport 4.0 SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,657 Vehicle Specs	cool, thanks. i just asked one of my roommates if he ever heard of them and he said that he had them on his last mustang (he goes thru mustangs like water.) he said he loved them. and i think id like to stay away from the bridgestones because of the whole firestone thing. looks like im probably gonna go with the falkens. __________________ mods, pics, etc. educate "Sometimes I dream That he is me Can't you see that's how I wish my X to be Like tbomb's, if my X could be like tbomb's." icon34

04-25-2001, 12:15 AM	#4
secret agent Wannabe Elite Explorer Bend, Oregon 1998 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 32 Vehicle Specs	Tire size Have you considered the Dunlop Grandtrek TG35. THe 275 - 55R17 is an oem size for the Mercedes 430. Prices seem to be veru reasonable at under $100 per tire. Check out the Tire rack or your local Dunlop retailer for exact pricing. Still trying to decide if I want to go Cobra r's with the 275 and a slight lowering or 3" body lift and 285 75's on my factory 16" rims myself. I have to admit that the ride was much better when I dropped it the first time...

04-25-2001, 01:07 AM	#5
rockymntnhi Wannabe Elite Explorer Pueblo, CO. 98' Sport Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 512 Vehicle Specs	Dude , go with the Falken's I've owned both the GRB's and the Ziex they we're both great tires, with good wear, good traction , X-elent ride . And I've also used Nitto NT-450 , terrible tires , good wear but no traction. I have 18's on my CRX w/Perrelli P-7000's right now great traction but that's about it , plus a little pricey. You should also consider Dunlop Sport W-10 I have those on My S-10 , 235-40-17's I've had em' almost 2 yrs. and they still look new . They compare real even with the Ziex , good looks , wear, traction , and price ... Hope this helps out. Later......... __________________ 98' SPORT ,32" BFG, Ultra 150's Torsion Twist & War153's Rancho 5000's, 00' Ranger Skidplate 8" ProComp 130 Lights, Yakima Rack Kenwood, Fosgate, JL system,Cobra 75WXST. k/n drop-in filter

04-25-2001, 01:09 AM	#6
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	yup the falkens are good tires. go ahead and get them. __________________ My Truck

04-25-2001, 01:57 AM	#7
RFR2212 Typing Police In the mug by Chitown 95 JEEP Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,233 Vehicle Specs	Um, they're gonna be your tires....you should choose....They arent goin on anyone elses truck, so they need to only please you. Sorry for the rant, this basic question comes up at least once a week. I know someone will respond to me in regards to he was just asking for an opinion, and I'm well aware of that Sorry, dont take me as an evil person Pete __________________ My Truck Registry For those who can't spell, click HERE!!

04-25-2001, 11:55 AM	#8
tbomb Wannabe Elite Explorer Levittown, NY (Long Island) 98 Sport 4.0 SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,657 Vehicle Specs	whoa, i didnt expect to get this many replies. thanks everyone. im definately going with the falkens. good tire, good price. ill get up some pics when i finally get my rims and tires mounted. __________________ mods, pics, etc. educate "Sometimes I dream That he is me Can't you see that's how I wish my X to be Like tbomb's, if my X could be like tbomb's." icon34

04-25-2001, 12:12 PM	#9
id92 Wannabe Elite Explorer Los Angeles, CA 92' Explorer EB Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 176 Vehicle Specs	tbomb, hey how much are you paying for the rims and where did you buy them from?