All terrain tires on stock suspension?

[logic]

Hey guys I'm new here so bare with me. I have a 1999 Ford Explorer it's a V6 SOHC 4.0L. I want to do a little bit of off roading, nothing extreme just light trails and maybe a little mud MAYBE. I don't want to get a lift but instead just wanted to throw on some all terrain tires. Would this be a good idea to run them on stock? And if so do you know of any good all terrain tires...I'm hoping not to spend over $200 on each tire. Thanks.

 

[Gadget X]

Are you wanting to go with a bigger tire, or just change to an all-terrain tire the stock size? You can put a set of BFG ATs on it in the stock size and it won't change a thing as far as the way it handles and drives, they're good on and off the road. You could also step up to maybe a 31 x 10.5 without any modifications and be just fine, also. The bigger tire size will just cause you ex to work a little harder to pull itself than normal, and your speedometer will be reading lower than your actual speed.

 

[logic]

Yeah I didn't want to increase the size, just put them on stock

 

[2TimingTom]

you'll be fine. If you stay OEM size, the difference will be minimal (except for traction and noise normally associated with an AT tire).

 

[karlos2]

I recommend the Terra Grapplers. They are smooth on the highway and have trail capability.

 

[FROADER]

I went a little bigger than stock, but I really like my Cooper A/T3s. They are quiet and have worked well in everything I've taken them on. Similar tread to the Nittos.

 

[arco777]

I installed 30" General Grabber AT2 tires on mine. The street ride is excellent, not a lot of sidewall flex, and the grip is pretty good. Off road the grip is amazing. Noise level on the road is very minor. For the price (very affordable) I have been very happy with them.