Hey all-
In the very near future, I will be buying new wheels and tires. I will be keeping the stock rims with the BFG 265/75/16s. But, I would like to have another set of tires/wheels with softer, more comfortable tires for highway/street use. On weekend trail runs, I would switch back to the BFGs.
I went to Tirerack.com and looked at Michelins, Goodyears, and Pirellis but have no experience with any of them.
I had Goodyear GS-As on my 92 and I really liked them. But, they're not made anymore.

Here's the wheel I'm getting:
American Racing: Terron

The one shown is chrome, I plan on getting brushed aluminum. Also, the only list 18-20" wheels, but I can get 16s from my dealer.

Your opinion is appreciated!

 

For the street you can't go wrong with Michlen LTX/MS tires. They are great rode tires and not too bad offroad. I've tried about everything and they rule. I have about 70K on mine and they still have lots of tread left!!!!

 

I'm running GY Fortera's. If your interested click on the HL link in my sig. They appear to have combined the GY Eagle and GY Wrangler to get a softer quieter ride with an all-weather SUV tread. Click on the Flash link.

 

Hmm...I like the look of those Forteras. They're $123 on Tirerack.com.

Thank you!

Please, keep 'em coming!

 

These tires have been awesome thus far. They have excellent on road characteristics, and work really well if you have to go off-road. They are really quiet and grip amazingly well.

They are also reasonably priced. Even in 16 inch like mine!

Here are some reviews of them

 

I agree, my dad has the LTX M/S on his 96 4Runner, he has about 80,000 miles on them and will probably last through next summer. They are smooth and good in the rain/snowy roads.

 

Alan,

Hey bud, its Bob. I can personally vouch for the good opinions about the Michelin LTXs. When I gave my brother the 99 SR5, it had the stock Wranglers on it. When I purchased my current 98, it had a brand new set of Michelin LTXs on it. The day I drove it and picked it up, I said to myself "Man, does the 98 have better suspension or what??!!?" The ride was much smoother.

To make a long story short, I wanted to keep my 5 spoke rims so I swapped out the rims/tires between the 99 and the 98. When I drove the 98 (now w/ the 5 spoke 99 wheels and the Wranglers), I knew it was the tires that made the difference. So I jumped in the 99 (now w/ the 98 rims and LTX tires) and drove it around and that confirmed 110% that it was the tires that made the difference in "comfy" ride quality.

Hope that helps.

Bob

 

Count me in for another vote on the Michelin LTX A/Ts. I had two sets on my '91, and found they did great for the driving that I did. I got around 80K miles on the first set, and the second set appeared to be lasting at least that long when I sold the truck.

I bought them at Sam's Club both times for around $105 per tire, warrantied and mounted. Not sure if they carry them any more.

 

My 2002 has OE Bridgestone Dueler H/P 265/70-16 tires. I'd like to throw these into the mix as a very good comfort ride tire option. Read the excellent reviews on them at Tirerack. JM2C

 

I will cast another vote for the Michelin LTX's. I replaced the Goodyear Wranglers that came on my Runner with these last year. The improvement in noise and comfort was unbelievable.