:exp:After about 65K miles my old Goodyear's are getting lumpy. What do you folks recommend for a mostly highway driven car used in the snow and ice Midwest. I would like something a little quieter than the Wanglers also.
Has anyone tried the Goodyear Silent Armor tires?
Thanks
Mike
You did not specify which wrangler you have, but if they are the Wrangler RT/S they are JUNK. Worst tire I have ever had on a truck.
That said, not all GoodYears are Wrangler RT/S.
I have gone through a set of the Wrangler Silent Armor, they are a great tire. Smooth riding and quiet on the interstate, nice steering feel and response, and reasonable off road all terrain traction/cleaning. Also decent stop and go ice traction, I was suprised. We get more ice storms and only occasional dustings of snow in middle TN. And they are tough. Tough.
I can say that the Michelin AT2 are an ok tire, not as good or well rounded as the Silent Armor's. While it rides okand the noise is ok, the steering is less responsive and there is less traction all around. Less grip in the rain, ice, dirt.
Before that I had Bridgstone Revo2's. Crap tire much like the RT/S. Hard riding, noisy, no grip regardless of terrain or condition, always out of balance, pulling one way or another like it needs an alignment, and CONSTANTLY getting punctures from minor road debris. and they wore out quick. The only thing better with the RT/S is they wore well.
These are all of an All Terrain type tire that I have on my F-150 that is driven mostly on highway and around a variety of construction sites including residential developments (nails and other debris) to cross country pipe lines (mud, dirt, rocks, holes etc.).
On my Ex, which is 98% on road (including dirt roads & grass) it has discontinued GoodYear Fortera Triple Treads. Amazing grip in all conditions. Simply amazing. Even when my last set was to the point of needing replacement, I drove through 18" of snow without ever spinning a tire. Steering is also spot on with great feedback and response. They are also very tough, my wife and I have picked up many peices of debris that required plugging, but never a flat and hardly ever a loss of pressure. The only drawback is they ride a bit stiff, like there is and extra couple psi in them. I only mention them because I beleive they have been replaced with an "Assurance" model line from GoodYear.
Good luck and don't be afraid to visit Tire Rack.com. You can find ratings from tests and read user reviews on the tires your interested in as well.