More Xterrain Discussion - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*taxx* · 03-12-2003, 09:08 AM

I gotta get new wheels for the SAS and I might as well do tires now too. It would seem in the 35"s that the tires are about $50 more each for a 16" over 15" so that covers the cost of the new rims. Might as well do it versus running my 33's. I was looking around and the price is right on the Xterrains right now at buy 3 get 1 free. I have loads of other crap to pick up so I might be able to get an even better deal on them. I like the tread pattern and have seen some of you guys rave about them. I searched over at pirate and found oppinions going both ways, the main concern being witht he sidewall. Now that some of you have been running them for a while what is your oppinion? People complain about the side wall but Pro COmp claims it is sturdy and puncture resistant.

**Alec** · 03-12-2003, 01:39 PM

I rubbed the hell out of my sidewalls on granite and limestone without a problem. The sidewalls are actually very stiff and you have to air down to below 20 to see much of a difference in height (but the footprint still improves).

I have found they do get noisier with time, but not bad at all, just a little noticable.

Overall I'm very pleased with them. I dunno if I'll get another set of them for my next time, but I am leaning towards getting them again.

*taxx* · 03-12-2003, 01:43 PM

Thank you finally a reply! What took you so long?

Anyways the price is right right now and maybe they down some more since I am buying loads of SAS crap from them. Don't look too much different than the Mickey Ts my budy has on his Ram and those peerform great off road.

Looks like I might be the owner of a set by the end of the weekend. Now to get rid of these perfectly good 33's ?????

Of course I won't be able to use them for a month, but oh well they will look good in my garage!

*Texplorer* · 03-12-2003, 01:44 PM

Is the buy 3 get one free deal you are talking about from 4wheelparts? If it is, I think the deal ends in about a week. Just letting you know.

*taxx* · 03-12-2003, 01:47 PM

There was an add on the radio the other day I know it will still be going on Saturday and I wiil be going over there tomorrow to order some stuff so I will ask.

*FMExplorer* · 03-12-2003, 02:23 PM

I ran them and loved them. I found the sidewall to be extremely flexible and held a bead well. I ran 35's with 10" rims and often ran at 8-12 psi with no problems. The tire folds well around objects - even sharp ones.

This pic doesn't show the flex, but you can see the rocks I climbed through with no problems.

J

03-12-2003, 09:08 AM	#1
taxx Make em say Ugh Indianapolis, IN 73 EB Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,429 Vehicle Specs	More Xterrain Discussion I gotta get new wheels for the SAS and I might as well do tires now too. It would seem in the 35"s that the tires are about $50 more each for a 16" over 15" so that covers the cost of the new rims. Might as well do it versus running my 33's. I was looking around and the price is right on the Xterrains right now at buy 3 get 1 free. I have loads of other crap to pick up so I might be able to get an even better deal on them. I like the tread pattern and have seen some of you guys rave about them. I searched over at pirate and found oppinions going both ways, the main concern being witht he sidewall. Now that some of you have been running them for a while what is your oppinion? People complain about the side wall but Pro COmp claims it is sturdy and puncture resistant. __________________ 73 EB 04 Evo

03-12-2003, 01:39 PM	#2
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	I rubbed the hell out of my sidewalls on granite and limestone without a problem. The sidewalls are actually very stiff and you have to air down to below 20 to see much of a difference in height (but the footprint still improves). I have found they do get noisier with time, but not bad at all, just a little noticable. Overall I'm very pleased with them. I dunno if I'll get another set of them for my next time, but I am leaning towards getting them again. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

03-12-2003, 01:43 PM	#3
taxx Make em say Ugh Indianapolis, IN 73 EB Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,429 Vehicle Specs	Thank you finally a reply! What took you so long? Anyways the price is right right now and maybe they down some more since I am buying loads of SAS crap from them. Don't look too much different than the Mickey Ts my budy has on his Ram and those peerform great off road. Looks like I might be the owner of a set by the end of the weekend. Now to get rid of these perfectly good 33's ????? Of course I won't be able to use them for a month, but oh well they will look good in my garage! __________________ 73 EB 04 Evo

03-12-2003, 01:44 PM	#4
Texplorer Elite Explorer Morgantown, WV 96 XLT 4x4 4.0 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,604 Vehicle Specs	Is the buy 3 get one free deal you are talking about from 4wheelparts? If it is, I think the deal ends in about a week. Just letting you know. __________________ 2005 F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 5.4L on 33" Nitto TG's 1996 XLT Lifted on 33's SOLD 1996 Limited Stock SOLD 2008 Jeep Wrangler X

03-12-2003, 01:47 PM	#5
taxx Make em say Ugh Indianapolis, IN 73 EB Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,429 Vehicle Specs	There was an add on the radio the other day I know it will still be going on Saturday and I wiil be going over there tomorrow to order some stuff so I will ask. __________________ 73 EB 04 Evo

03-12-2003, 02:23 PM	#6
FMExplorer the original tramp Fort Myers, FL '99 Explorer EB Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 1,996 Vehicle Specs	I ran them and loved them. I found the sidewall to be extremely flexible and held a bead well. I ran 35's with 10" rims and often ran at 8-12 psi with no problems. The tire folds well around objects - even sharp ones. This pic doesn't show the flex, but you can see the rocks I climbed through with no problems. J __________________ Jon McLeod 2002 Harley Davidson F150 #6792 visit Florida Explorer Club