Goodyear Wrangler Radial Tire P235/75R15

fordkevin · 03-24-2011, 08:05 PM

Whats up u all im geting a new set of Goodyear Wrangler Radial Tire P235/75R15
for my 1997 ford explorer 4x4 stock ill let u know how they do off road and on road ..... p.s any one know the cheapest way to lift my explorer please i want it higher

Slowy · 03-24-2011, 09:26 PM

Check out the modified (your year) explorer section. 3"body lift is $170 shipped. 2" shackles are about $70 and a torsion twist is free

*Willard* · 03-24-2011, 09:50 PM

I had those tires on my explorer, they lasted about 20k if that. They are terrible tires, didn't wear evenly, and when I replaced them all 4 had multiple broken bands. Couldn't drive on the highway with fear of a tire blowing out or the whole vehicle shaking apart. One of the front tires wouldn't hold air for the last week or so I had it, either. I had to air it up every time I went somewhere.

So I'm telling you right now, don't buy them. They are not worth the cheap price they put on them. Terrible tires, and traction wasn't that great either.

Slowy · 03-24-2011, 09:53 PM

What tires would you recommend then?

*sport97* · 03-24-2011, 09:56 PM

My parents have them on their Bravada in the same size. They are loud and ride rough, i swear the steering wheel vibrates from them. No clue on mileage as the mechanic slapped them on there for inspection in December. Only thing I like so far is they are good in the snow. The bravada made it around good, even with the Smarttrak awd being broken. Hell it took me 25 minutes to determine it didn't work.

DsN · 03-25-2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Willard

I had those tires on my explorer, they lasted about 20k if that. They are terrible tires, didn't wear evenly, and when I replaced them all 4 had multiple broken bands. Couldn't drive on the highway with fear of a tire blowing out or the whole vehicle shaking apart. One of the front tires wouldn't hold air for the last week or so I had it, either. I had to air it up every time I went somewhere.

So I'm telling you right now, don't buy them. They are not worth the cheap price they put on them. Terrible tires, and traction wasn't that great either.

I had them on my 1992 Explorer years ago. Mine didn't wear evenly either despite religiously rotating them. I couldn't really tell you how many miles were on them but I had to ditch them because they started breaking down at the sidewalls. Hopefully they've improved them since then.

fordkevin · 03-25-2011, 02:33 PM

well this is the 2end set so far 11miles on them so far i might go up to goat this weakend to test them my dad got them for me but im geting winter tires also whin i get the cash any other cheap ways to lift it i only want to lift it about 2inchs

That911guy · 03-25-2011, 03:27 PM

I just got these installed yesterday on my truck. It actually rides better now than it did before. Getting it aligned tomorrow. But definately rides softer than before. Very smooth so far.

03-24-2011, 08:05 PM	#1
fordkevin Wannabe Elite Explorer Gladstone oregon 1997 ford explorer xlt Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Goodyear Wrangler Radial Tire P235/75R15 Whats up u all im geting a new set of Goodyear Wrangler Radial Tire P235/75R15 for my 1997 ford explorer 4x4 stock ill let u know how they do off road and on road ..... p.s any one know the cheapest way to lift my explorer please i want it higher

03-24-2011, 09:50 PM	#3
Willard Elite tree-smasher Bloomington, Indiana 04 Ranger Edge Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,293 Vehicle Specs	I had those tires on my explorer, they lasted about 20k if that. They are terrible tires, didn't wear evenly, and when I replaced them all 4 had multiple broken bands. Couldn't drive on the highway with fear of a tire blowing out or the whole vehicle shaking apart. One of the front tires wouldn't hold air for the last week or so I had it, either. I had to air it up every time I went somewhere. So I'm telling you right now, don't buy them. They are not worth the cheap price they put on them. Terrible tires, and traction wasn't that great either. __________________ Jesse '94 Eddie Bauer DD/Beater "Old Faithful" RIP '04 Ranger Edge DD "Black Knight" You want to see my face?

03-24-2011, 09:56 PM	#5
sport97 Elite Procrastinator connellsville pa 1997 sport SOHC 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,324 Vehicle Specs	My parents have them on their Bravada in the same size. They are loud and ride rough, i swear the steering wheel vibrates from them. No clue on mileage as the mechanic slapped them on there for inspection in December. Only thing I like so far is they are good in the snow. The bravada made it around good, even with the Smarttrak awd being broken. Hell it took me 25 minutes to determine it didn't work. __________________ CB radio w/ dual whips, Front skidplate, 4 door leaf/aal/shackles/TT, 265/75/16 at's My ex -Vince

03-24-2011, 09:26 PM	#2
Slowy Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa, FL 98 5.0L 2wd Mounty Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 92 Vehicle Specs	Check out the modified (your year) explorer section. 3"body lift is $170 shipped. 2" shackles are about $70 and a torsion twist is free

03-24-2011, 09:53 PM	#4
Slowy Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa, FL 98 5.0L 2wd Mounty Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 92 Vehicle Specs	What tires would you recommend then?

03-25-2011, 02:33 PM	#7
fordkevin Wannabe Elite Explorer Gladstone oregon 1997 ford explorer xlt Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	well this is the 2end set so far 11miles on them so far i might go up to goat this weakend to test them my dad got them for me but im geting winter tires also whin i get the cash any other cheap ways to lift it i only want to lift it about 2inchs

03-25-2011, 03:27 PM	#8
That911guy Wannabe Elite Explorer Ashland City, TN 2000 XLS Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 125 Vehicle Specs	I just got these installed yesterday on my truck. It actually rides better now than it did before. Getting it aligned tomorrow. But definately rides softer than before. Very smooth so far.