procomp X-Terrains - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

93Ranger · 01-01-2002, 11:31 PM

hey, anyone have these on your daily driver? how long do you think they'd last on-road with some off-road?

i like the way they look, but i wont get them if they will wear to fast.

so any info on these would be great. thanks!

*Jason_25* · 01-01-2002, 11:32 PM

The reviews I have seen on them are great.

MADMIKE runs them, also FMexplorer runs them.

*offroader_69_me* · 01-02-2002, 12:04 AM

well I hope they are as good as everyone says because I ordered a set of 35's this last weekend, but they are on backorder because according to the guy at 4wheelparts in Colorado Springs " the idiots at the factory were moving the molds around and someone nocked the 35" mold off and broke it" oh well what ever they are supposed to be here in a week or two! Just gives some more time to save the $$$$$$$$$!

93Ranger · 01-02-2002, 01:20 AM

do you guys think the pavement traction and wet traction would be good?

what about tire life? they will see 97% of their life on-road, and the off-road they will see (for now) would be some mud, and dirt, and just some regular fields and whatnot. no rock crawling, or very little. but there will be some fairly steep soft hill climbing (short hill's 2 or 3 truck lengths tops) that has some fist sized rocks in it.

these are going on my Jeep, however, the stock tires have a bit of life left in them, so they will stick around until i need new ones.

so, Offroader_69_me, can you keep me posted on your tire issues? how they feel off-road, how they feel on-road. how quickly they wear down etc. and also what pressures you run on-road. also road noise, and wet pavement control. how they handle at speed and all the rest. im talking full blown report on them, can you help me on that?

im not going to upsize tires on the Jeep, because i think the stockers give good height on a ZJ, and i dont want to sacrifice acceleration because there are very few straightaways around me, and i definately want this thing to get me where i need to go fast.

do you think i would be better off with the XTerrains or some BFG A/T KO's? no matter what tire i get, im going to get the center treads siped i guess, i heard it really increases traction.

*Harry5150* · 01-02-2002, 10:33 AM

I've just put some 33's on about a week ago but I am planning on recording tread depths for mattadams' tire test. I belive that there is a 40 or 50K mileage guaranty also.

There is some road noise but it's not bad. There's also a pretty good vibration between 0 - 5 mph that makes the dash and my change in the cupholders rattle pretty good.

I don't know about the gas mileage yet because my speedo is so far off.

I've also had the BFG's and still have tread on mine after 130,000+ miles but they were only 30's.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...threadid=33725

Harry

*FMExplorer* · 01-02-2002, 10:37 AM

I've got them and love them. Traction on wet pavement is good - just don't hop on the gas around a corner! Tread wear is also very good, but it is important (with any oversived tire) to keep your front end lined up!

Jon

*madmike* · 01-02-2002, 11:37 AM

I like mine so far, they are quiet and grab well in all conditions, like fmexplorer said though you have to watch the alignment, also if you lift big check your brackets on a regular basis for loose stuff, locktite is cool but doesnt always hold ,

93Ranger · 01-04-2002, 01:31 AM

tight, thanks alot guys!

what is the smallest size they make them?

Jeep's run small tires (for a YJ, you need a 3" lift to fit 30"x9.5", and even then it kinda rubs under full compression & turning), and i dont want to lift it.

im thinking about just getting BFG T/A KO's. i was considering some Mud Terrains, but they are louder, and with a 5.2L and a Flowmaster and a FIZPK (whatever that thing is called), it'll be the right volume, so i dont wanna add the hummmmmmm of a Mud Terrain.

*FMExplorer* · 01-04-2002, 07:26 AM

31x12.50 is as small as they get...

J

93Ranger · 01-06-2002, 02:47 PM

looks like i'll be getting some BFG's then. i dont want to have to lift my truck and all that crazy stuff just to fit some X-terrains.

but i hear that the new BFG Mud Terrain's are much quieter on-road, is that true? im gonna ask a buddy of mine who has a 99 YJ with BFG KO's what kinda noise they make.

thanks everyone Phil.

JamminG4Jim · 03-23-2002, 12:41 AM

I just bought a set of 33X12.5/15 Xterrains and had them mounted! Got the "buy three, get one free" deal from 4 wheel parts wholesalers.

Except for still having to trim my front fenders a little I love 'em!!! Can't wait to try them on the trail!

Jim

**james t** · 03-24-2002, 04:59 PM

we build the Pro Comps here at Cooper, too. im not sure if it was my plant that broke the mold, but i remember hearing about a month ago that a guy was changing molds and dropped one and broke it. it left a 3" deep hole in the concrete! they change 'em with a forklift and a BIG strap; idiot didnt have the strap hooked right. i wonder if its gonna come out of his pay?

GRNMACHINE · 03-24-2002, 05:11 PM

i just put on a set of xterrains in 31x12.50x15, like them alot. they seem to perform well in rain, snow, and dry conditions. havent taken them offroad yet. also have a set of bfg t/a ko's in 32x11.50x15, they handle well also. the xterrains are noisier and definitely have a pleasant hum and shake under 20mph. i would recommend both tires so far.
Rick H.

Van I. · 03-25-2002, 06:19 AM

They are very good on wet roads and dry. I like the look alot. Had to be different, everyone here runs swampers.

just my .02

01-01-2002, 11:31 PM	#1
93Ranger Wannabe Elite Explorer Gaithersburg, MD Ford Ranger, 1993 XLT Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 278 Vehicle Specs	procomp X-Terrains hey, anyone have these on your daily driver? how long do you think they'd last on-road with some off-road? i like the way they look, but i wont get them if they will wear to fast. so any info on these would be great. thanks! __________________ Let the good times roll

01-01-2002, 11:32 PM	#2
Jason_25 Elite Explorer ECX Member New Bern, NC '95 Explorer "Expedition" Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 5,349 Vehicle Specs	The reviews I have seen on them are great. MADMIKE runs them, also FMexplorer runs them. __________________ 1995 Explorer "Expedition" 4.0 4x4 1987 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x4 1988 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x2 1997 Explorer XLT 5.0 4x2 My Truck

01-02-2002, 12:04 AM	#3
offroader_69_me Elite Explorer Trinidad, Crawlorado '91 XLT Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,386 Vehicle Specs	well I hope they are as good as everyone says because I ordered a set of 35's this last weekend, but they are on backorder because according to the guy at 4wheelparts in Colorado Springs " the idiots at the factory were moving the molds around and someone nocked the 35" mold off and broke it" oh well what ever they are supposed to be here in a week or two! Just gives some more time to save the $$$$$$$$$! __________________ CLICK CLICK BOOM proud member Rollover Posse! full width d44 & 8.8 both locked 36"iroks 93 Ranger 5" eibachs 33" BFG's 02 sportster 883R 112 HP 96 ft. lbs REMEMBER 9-11-01 GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS

01-02-2002, 01:20 AM	#4
93Ranger Wannabe Elite Explorer Gaithersburg, MD Ford Ranger, 1993 XLT Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 278 Vehicle Specs	do you guys think the pavement traction and wet traction would be good? what about tire life? they will see 97% of their life on-road, and the off-road they will see (for now) would be some mud, and dirt, and just some regular fields and whatnot. no rock crawling, or very little. but there will be some fairly steep soft hill climbing (short hill's 2 or 3 truck lengths tops) that has some fist sized rocks in it. these are going on my Jeep, however, the stock tires have a bit of life left in them, so they will stick around until i need new ones. so, Offroader_69_me, can you keep me posted on your tire issues? how they feel off-road, how they feel on-road. how quickly they wear down etc. and also what pressures you run on-road. also road noise, and wet pavement control. how they handle at speed and all the rest. im talking full blown report on them, can you help me on that? im not going to upsize tires on the Jeep, because i think the stockers give good height on a ZJ, and i dont want to sacrifice acceleration because there are very few straightaways around me, and i definately want this thing to get me where i need to go fast. do you think i would be better off with the XTerrains or some BFG A/T KO's? no matter what tire i get, im going to get the center treads siped i guess, i heard it really increases traction. __________________ Let the good times roll

01-02-2002, 10:33 AM	#5
Harry5150 Elite Explorer Santa Clarita, CA 05 Dodge Durango Limited Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 784 Vehicle Specs	I've just put some 33's on about a week ago but I am planning on recording tread depths for mattadams' tire test. I belive that there is a 40 or 50K mileage guaranty also. There is some road noise but it's not bad. There's also a pretty good vibration between 0 - 5 mph that makes the dash and my change in the cupholders rattle pretty good. I don't know about the gas mileage yet because my speedo is so far off. I've also had the BFG's and still have tread on mine after 130,000+ miles but they were only 30's. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...threadid=33725 Harry __________________ *Borla Catback / K&N FIPK / 6" S-TT Lift* My Truck \| My Mug Spindle Lift Install: How To \| Ball Joint & Tie Rod R&R: How To

01-02-2002, 10:37 AM	#6
FMExplorer the original tramp Fort Myers, FL '99 Explorer EB Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 1,996 Vehicle Specs	I've got them and love them. Traction on wet pavement is good - just don't hop on the gas around a corner! Tread wear is also very good, but it is important (with any oversived tire) to keep your front end lined up! Jon __________________ Jon McLeod 2002 Harley Davidson F150 #6792 visit Florida Explorer Club

01-02-2002, 11:37 AM	#7
madmike Elite Explorer Yuma, AZ '92 xlt, 93 SAS xlt Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 983 Vehicle Specs	I like mine so far, they are quiet and grab well in all conditions, like fmexplorer said though you have to watch the alignment, also if you lift big check your brackets on a regular basis for loose stuff, locktite is cool but doesnt always hold , __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/madmike00

01-04-2002, 01:31 AM	#8
93Ranger Wannabe Elite Explorer Gaithersburg, MD Ford Ranger, 1993 XLT Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 278 Vehicle Specs	tight, thanks alot guys! what is the smallest size they make them? Jeep's run small tires (for a YJ, you need a 3" lift to fit 30"x9.5", and even then it kinda rubs under full compression & turning), and i dont want to lift it. im thinking about just getting BFG T/A KO's. i was considering some Mud Terrains, but they are louder, and with a 5.2L and a Flowmaster and a FIZPK (whatever that thing is called), it'll be the right volume, so i dont wanna add the hummmmmmm of a Mud Terrain. __________________ Let the good times roll

01-04-2002, 07:26 AM	#9
FMExplorer the original tramp Fort Myers, FL '99 Explorer EB Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 1,996 Vehicle Specs	31x12.50 is as small as they get... J __________________ Jon McLeod 2002 Harley Davidson F150 #6792 visit Florida Explorer Club

01-06-2002, 02:47 PM	#10
93Ranger Wannabe Elite Explorer Gaithersburg, MD Ford Ranger, 1993 XLT Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 278 Vehicle Specs	looks like i'll be getting some BFG's then. i dont want to have to lift my truck and all that crazy stuff just to fit some X-terrains. but i hear that the new BFG Mud Terrain's are much quieter on-road, is that true? im gonna ask a buddy of mine who has a 99 YJ with BFG KO's what kinda noise they make. thanks everyone Phil. __________________ Let the good times roll

03-23-2002, 12:41 AM	#11
JamminG4Jim Elite Explorer Near St. Paul, MN. 2000 Sport Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 648 Vehicle Specs	I just bought a set of 33X12.5/15 Xterrains and had them mounted! Got the "buy three, get one free" deal from 4 wheel parts wholesalers. Except for still having to trim my front fenders a little I love 'em!!! Can't wait to try them on the trail! Jim __________________ AAï¿½UP Ham Callsign '00 Sport for the missus! 2000 F-350 7.3L PSD,DRW,BTS Tranny. Official member of the RollOverPosse! Also building a '92 Jeep YJ!!! Jim's X Mods Click here if you've had a bad day!

03-24-2002, 04:59 PM	#12
james t moderation Texarkana AR/TX 94 SAS sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,642 Vehicle Specs	we build the Pro Comps here at Cooper, too. im not sure if it was my plant that broke the mold, but i remember hearing about a month ago that a guy was changing molds and dropped one and broke it. it left a 3" deep hole in the concrete! they change 'em with a forklift and a BIG strap; idiot didnt have the strap hooked right. i wonder if its gonna come out of his pay? __________________ my rebuild

03-24-2002, 05:11 PM	#13
GRNMACHINE Wannabe Elite Explorer IL 95 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 502 Vehicle Specs	i just put on a set of xterrains in 31x12.50x15, like them alot. they seem to perform well in rain, snow, and dry conditions. havent taken them offroad yet. also have a set of bfg t/a ko's in 32x11.50x15, they handle well also. the xterrains are noisier and definitely have a pleasant hum and shake under 20mph. i would recommend both tires so far. Rick H. __________________ 95 Sport 4x4, 3.73, torsion twist/shackles, K&N FIPK, 33X12.50X15 BFG T/A, 15X8.5 Centerlines, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, Flowmaster Force II, ARB OME Leaf Springs, 2" BODYLIFT BY MATT GRNMACHINE

03-25-2002, 06:19 AM	#14
Van I. Wannabe Elite Explorer Maui to Keizer, OR '91 4dr 4x4, 04 xlt 4.6 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 184 Vehicle Specs	They are very good on wet roads and dry. I like the look alot. Had to be different, everyone here runs swampers. just my .02 __________________ 5-speed,stock manual hubs,Apten Chip,KKM,Cold Air intake,Granatelli Mass Sensor,Flow-master 40 delta,clear fronts and Alteeza rears , 2" bl,5.5" Superlift,33X12.5X15 Xterrains,Optima yellow top