Registered: Jan 2007
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Tire suggestions needed

My wifes '05 2 wheel drive Mariner has the old Continental oem tires on it. I won't drive it because the tires are SOOOOO LOUD that you have to crank the radio to hear it. Its a shame cause the tread is good, but they are cupped and noisy. I rather walk to work then drive that with those POS tires.
So, who has what? I am looking for an all season for up here in northern Ohio, with a comfy/quite ride.
I had Michilans on my old Explorer and loved them and have BFG long trails on my Sport Trac and love them. So, I am leaning with one of those two.
Any advice would be great!
Thanks,
-Kirk

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Platinum Overdrive

Registered: Jul 2003
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Posts: 2052

I have Bridgestone HL Alenza's on mine and I'm VERY happy.

If your tires are cupped, you either didn't rotate them or you have an alignment problem or both. My old Conti's still got noisy as they wore, but the wear was even.

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Registered: Feb 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 39

MY OEM Conti's cupped (all four) within the first 4,000 miles. Dealer checked alignment and all was within specs. Ford authorized replacment of all four tires so I paid extra for Michelin Cross Terrain. 38,000 miles later I am still pleased with the Cross Terrains.

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[ praw tsop gniretne ]

Registered: Feb 2004
Location: the state of confusion
Posts: 4985

I thought that they rotated as you drive....

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3rd Gear

Registered: Apr 2008
Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario
Posts: 319

Don't quit your job (if you still have one) and make a break to become a comedian. I think we need you here to put some humor in these posts

091106

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[shift] 3rd Gear!

Registered: Sep 2006
Location: NYC Metro Area
Posts: 303

The new General Grabber HTS has been getting very good reviews, also the Continental CrossContact Lx is very good (no relation to the ContiTrac) Both are about $100 each. Check out www.TireRack.com Conti also has a $75 rebate on 4 tires through Feb.

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Registered: Sep 2005
Location: Osceola, Indiana
Posts: 76

I have the CrossContact LX on my escape and they are a lot better than the ContiTracs that are on my wifes Mariner. I understand what you mean by the road noise being to much. There are plenty of tires out there that are much better.

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Platinum Member

Registered: Dec 2007
Location: Tarentum, PA
Posts: 1307

I also had the BFG Long Trails - the LT rated on my Expl Sport and loved them. I got 60K + miles out of them with occasional towing.
I have the Cross contact LX now on my Escape and have been pleased with their performance. Having gotten these used, I'm not sure of the wear, but 2 had 7-8/16ths and 2 had 8-10/16ths across the tread. I've put 15K on them and 2 are showing the wear bars in the center of the tread.
Even worn down as they are, they have reacted wonderfully in the snow and heavy rains so far this winter.

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Platinum Member

Registered: Apr 2006
Location: Chillaxin with E.T. in the 6th dimension
Posts: 614

Goodyear Fortera Triple Treds

Way better wet, dry and snow traction all the while being much quieter than the 'craps. Pricey though...

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Platinum Member

Registered: Dec 2001
Location: West Chester. Pa
Posts: 1900

--I'm getting the Firestone Destinations, if I ever get over to their
store.
They are having a sale until the end of March, buy one, get one free, but I'm not sure if it applies to the Destination.
I have to recheck their flyer.
The only thing is, they really hit you with the installation charges, balancing, stems, old tire removal etc. for each tire.

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3rd Gear

Registered: May 2007
Location: OKC
Posts: 380

I put the Cross Contact LX's on the Expedition last year & am pleased, good traction & quiet. We put the Goodyear tripple treads on bro-in-laws SportTrack & he says they are awesome too. I made my decsion on tirerack's reviews & priceing. CrossContact had as good as or better in some areas as Michelin LTX and nearly 1/2 the price. I got the best local price at a Ford dealler actually. But I guess they forgot to adjust the speedo as I did a slight size change.

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Platinum Member

Registered: Oct 2007
Location: Unionville, CT
Posts: 757

Firestone Destination AT's, they have an aggressive tread, excellent wet/ dry traction, They got me up my very steep driveway when it was a solid sheet of ice. They also feel significantly more stable then the contis and are incredibly smooth and silent. I love mine and wouldn't hesitate getting another set when these wear out.

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Platinum Member

Registered: Aug 2005
Location: San Antonio, TX (Missing Alaska)
Posts: 840

BF GOODRICH 'nuff said.

I avoid tires with the words "Year" and "Stone" in the name.

AK4wheeler

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Registered: Jan 2006
Location: Central Illinois,The Land Of Misfit Toys.
Posts: 36

Put a set of Kumho Solus Kr-21's on the wifes taurus about 5,000 mi back.Very nice tire for $71 ea. Tire Rack gave them 4out of 5. So i have a set on the way for the Escape. Tire Rack $77 ea. But on back order. So i did some checking found them at Jeg's for $69.99.On the way as i type this.

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