New tires Give me some ideas and pics

[JCR]

I have a 2002 XLS that is going to need new tires in the spring. I want to put 255/70-16's on it and would like to see some pics of other explorers with this size tire on them. Also I am really happy with the Michelin cross terrains that are on it. They are very quiet and have worn great and work well in the snow. Is there a better tire? I was actually thinking about the Goodyear triple treads. What do you guys think? My Michelins have 56,000 miles on them and will easily make it through this coming winter.

 

[CaptainObvious]

I'm getting mine installed right now. It's getting larger ones on it, unsure what size. I can email pics to you if you'd like.

 

[CaptainObvious]

Email sent.

 

[JCR]

Capt Obvious, I got your pics and as it may be my explorer is also white so I can really get a good idea how mine will look. Thanks!

 

[dannyb420]

If you search the tire forum you can get some great ideas, I have a thread on there I just started, I too am looking at some tires and have narrowed it down, you can get some great pics by just searching!

 

[rancherlee]

I'm getting Bridgestone AT 245/75/16's mounted wednesday, 1" taller then stock and same width for good winter traction

 

[JWood]

Consider Bridgstone Dueler AT REVO tire -

Great tread, extremely quiet, excellent traction and wear

 

[AJRK]

I would stick with the Michelin Cross Terrain. Both of my Explorers have them. Exceptional wear, noise, and good looking too. The 255/70/16 has even longer treadwear than the same tire in stock size.

 

[JWood]

Personally I think Michelin tires are good but overated....

but it is your choice that matters. I have had longer tread wear and excellent performance with Bridgestone REVO over the years compared to the
Cross Terrain, I have owned both.

And the Goodyear Wrangler for me was terrible, noisy, with uneven wear and chopped up. I'll never own another set.

I rotate tires with every single oil change with out fail, and I am on my 4th Explorer.

You can not possibly go wrong with Michelin, it is a fine product, no doubt. But whatever you do, do not skimp on your tire purchase.

By the way, I looked real close at that Goodyear Triple Tread at Discount Tire, but I was still able to get a better deal on the REVO tires from Bridgestone.

 

[explorer4x493]

I just ordered bridgestone dueler H/L Alenza's. 65,000 mile warranty...

Look at them at tirerack.com

 

[kert0307]

if you want larger tires, can't 3rd gens fit 265/75 R16's stock? I'm pretty sure some have done it.

 

[IAmTodd]

We have Firestone Destination LE's on our '02 in 245/75/16. Good tire.

 

[lanthes]

Bridgstone Dueler A/T Revo
P255/70R16

 

[explorer4x493]

I will post pics of the Alenza's tomorrow when i get them mounted.

 

[Fairfaxexplorer]

Great tread, extremely quiet, excellent traction and wear

I just ordered my Bridgstone Dueler A/T Revo's...Cant wait...but they sure were expensive (for me) at $196 each...But I guess you get what you pay for

 

[dannyb420]

That was a little high in price, Tire rack has them for $160 each. Good tire though just make sure you rotate and balance them often some people have issue with them wearing quickly. I rotate and balance them every 3k miles and get an alignment every spring

 

[Fairfaxexplorer]

That was a little high in price, Tire rack has them for $160 each. Good tire though just make sure you rotate and balance them often some people have issue with them wearing quickly. I rotate and balance them every 3k miles and get an alignment every spring

How off is the alignment when you get it checked every spring?

 

[dannyb420]

sometimes never, but after some pot holes in the winter and spring it can be off.

 

[Fairfaxexplorer]

sometimes never, but after some pot holes in the winter and spring it can be off.

Cool. Well I've had my Ex for a year now and never had it done. But I think it would be good to do to protect my investment lol

 

[Fairfaxexplorer]

Bridgstone Dueler A/T Revo
P255/70R16