Eddie Bauer tires

[DamnSavage]

I have a 1995 Eddie Bauer, so it has bigger wheels and tires (255/70/16). I am using some Michelin X radial LT's now, and i have no clue what the speed rating for them is. Also, what are some good tires that are fast and grippy, but still mud + snow rating? I get really scared driving over 94 mph on those, cuz i dont know how long they will last. any info will be appreciated.

brett hanshew

 

[Gary Steeber]

[I get really scared driving over 94 mph on those, cuz i dont know how long they will last.

brett hanshew [/B][/QUOTE]

Are you kidding, 94 mph is beyond the safe limits of any Explorer, regardless of what tire your using.

 

[Bartman]

Brett,

I have a 2000 XLT with the 16" wheels like yours. After ditching the crappy Firestones that came with it, I went with some Big O Big Foot ATs. Now Big O has two different types of Big Foot ATs, the old style, and a newer one called the "Dual Groove". Only the dual groove comes in the stock size (255/70/16). I like mine so far (~ 4K miles on them). Seem good in all conditions and very quiet. I don't know the speed rating, but you gotta love the lifetime warranty that Big O gives them. The big grooves are esp. good at shedding water, so they should be very good in rain (we haven't had much in CO since I got mine in Aug.). I have liked their performance in snow so far, and this was my main concern when I got them. Big O is popular in the West, so you shouldn't have problems finding them.

JB