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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / December 2005

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99 Explorer Sport Tire Recommendations?

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Ambrose Cohen - 10 Dec 2005 20:44 GMT
Hi all,
99 Explorer Sport 4WD w/ Auto trans.
Looks like I'll be replacing my tires very shortly. I've currently got
Goodyear Wranglers with nearly 55k on them. They've been very good tires
to me. I've been diligent about 5k rotations and keeping the wheels
balanced, which I think is a big reason why they've last so long.
Should I stick with the Wranglers? I would kind of like something with a
slightly more aggressive profile (the Wranglers do look a bit small for
the body, but that's just my aesthetics).

Thanks,
Ambrose
Scott Van Nest - 11 Dec 2005 01:20 GMT
I have the same Wranglers on my 00 Sport and I have 40k on mine and they
look like they will last another 40k or 50k.   Mine are dry rotting and
making tons of road noise already.  I will likely replace these next summer
because of the nervous factor.
About your concern,  I think those tires are just right for that vehicle
size.   You've been looking at too many vehicles with 20's.  ha ha Just
kidding.

I got my Wranglers in the Firestone incident.  I had requested Michelins
before the dealership put these on.  I will likely try the Michelins this
next time around.   Four years is quite short for tire life in my opinion.
especially when they still look brand new.

Scott

> Hi all,
> 99 Explorer Sport 4WD w/ Auto trans.
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> Thanks,
> Ambrose
Ambrose Cohen - 11 Dec 2005 15:17 GMT
> I have the same Wranglers on my 00 Sport and I have 40k on mine and they
> look like they will last another 40k or 50k.   Mine are dry rotting and
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>>Thanks,
>>Ambrose

I did a little research yesterday. I have Wrangler APs, but what I've
seen on a lot of Sports are the Wrangler RT/S's which are the next step
up from the APs and have a slightly more aggressive profile.
I could very easily stick with the APs. Price will probably dictate my
choice. The APs are quite good in rain and snow.
 
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