do tires really make a comfort difference? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*alphabets13* · 03-02-2003, 08:56 AM

after i replaced my 2 mos. old kyb shocks for my edelbrocks b/c i was not happy with my ride quality, i am still not 100% satisfied. the edelbrocks did make a world of difference, but for that $ i don't want to feel anything. anyways, i have stock size tires on my x that are called wide conquerors. they came on it and were brand new so i was not going to get new tires. that was a year ago and soon i am going to need new ones. probably for the upcoming winter. will a tire like a michelin or pirelli really improve my ride? i would also go up to a 31'' too.

*unclemeat* · 03-02-2003, 11:19 AM

A good quality highway tire will most likely improve your ride quality. I am not familar with your current brand of tire. You may also experiment with tire pressure. Lower tire pressure better handling. But don't go to low. Also regular tire maintenance will also help, rotation and rebalencing at least every 5,000 miles. Lots if info on the site about various tire brands.

*alphabets13* · 03-02-2003, 11:22 AM

i always keep up on the maintenance. my tires are balanced, rotated, pressure is right, and aligned. so i know it's not maintenance, just maybe the actual tires. thanks

*jimbo74* · 03-02-2003, 11:44 AM

tires make a difference.... toss on some michelins, try those out, now find some same size mud tires..... the mud tires are going to ride like poop compared to the michelins.....

**JDraper** · 03-02-2003, 11:45 AM

Tire pressure can make a huge difference in ride. The pressure on the sidewall is not necessarily the pressure you should have them at. Somewhere on here (I think GJarrett posted it) is the proper way to inflate your tires by looking at the footprint they put down.

**Alec** · 03-02-2003, 01:28 PM

The ride and handling with my 33x12.50 XTerrains is actually better at 35 psi than at 30 psi. Above 35 though and they suck.

Tires make a huge difference. All these factors can affect ride and handling: overall tire size, rim size, compound, tread, sidewall height, sidewall strength, psi.

So yes, crappy tires usually result in a crappy ride.

*alphabets13* · 03-02-2003, 03:02 PM

thanks

03-02-2003, 08:56 AM	#1
alphabets13 Elite Explorer 2004 Mountaineer Premier Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,415 Vehicle Specs	do tires really make a comfort difference? after i replaced my 2 mos. old kyb shocks for my edelbrocks b/c i was not happy with my ride quality, i am still not 100% satisfied. the edelbrocks did make a world of difference, but for that $ i don't want to feel anything. anyways, i have stock size tires on my x that are called wide conquerors. they came on it and were brand new so i was not going to get new tires. that was a year ago and soon i am going to need new ones. probably for the upcoming winter. will a tire like a michelin or pirelli really improve my ride? i would also go up to a 31'' too.

03-02-2003, 11:44 AM	#4
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	tires make a difference.... toss on some michelins, try those out, now find some same size mud tires..... the mud tires are going to ride like poop compared to the michelins..... __________________ My Truck

03-02-2003, 11:45 AM	#5
JDraper Thirsty? McVeytown, PA '05 SCrew Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,857 Vehicle Specs	Tire pressure can make a huge difference in ride. The pressure on the sidewall is not necessarily the pressure you should have them at. Somewhere on here (I think GJarrett posted it) is the proper way to inflate your tires by looking at the footprint they put down. __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911 You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '05 F-150 Lariat SCrew, '08 Focus "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

03-02-2003, 01:28 PM	#6
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	The ride and handling with my 33x12.50 XTerrains is actually better at 35 psi than at 30 psi. Above 35 though and they suck. Tires make a huge difference. All these factors can affect ride and handling: overall tire size, rim size, compound, tread, sidewall height, sidewall strength, psi. So yes, crappy tires usually result in a crappy ride. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

03-02-2003, 11:19 AM	#2
unclemeat Elite Explorer Richmond, VA 91 sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,799 Vehicle Specs	A good quality highway tire will most likely improve your ride quality. I am not familar with your current brand of tire. You may also experiment with tire pressure. Lower tire pressure better handling. But don't go to low. Also regular tire maintenance will also help, rotation and rebalencing at least every 5,000 miles. Lots if info on the site about various tire brands.

03-02-2003, 11:22 AM	#3
alphabets13 Elite Explorer 2004 Mountaineer Premier Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,415 Vehicle Specs	i always keep up on the maintenance. my tires are balanced, rotated, pressure is right, and aligned. so i know it's not maintenance, just maybe the actual tires. thanks

03-02-2003, 03:02 PM	#7
alphabets13 Elite Explorer 2004 Mountaineer Premier Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,415 Vehicle Specs	thanks