Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

225-75x16 and 245-70x16 tires are the same height (within 0.7%) so there
should be no problem

If you use Tire Rack be advised they only list tire brands they carry.... in
the SIZES they carry.

For example you can find my Kumho Venture AT-825 via manufacturer search or
by tire type (On-Off Road All Terrain) but if you enter 2002 Jeep Grand
Cherokee Laredo they will have no Kumho matches because earlier this year
they stopped carrying the standard size. They do carry the 245 in the KL-78
model but not the -825.

If you go to the Kumho website you see that both sizes are made in the -825
model

Interesting enough... this tire used to be on the 'Best Sellers' list



"Mike20878" <mrosen@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1162652288.977202.259490@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Mike20878 wrote:
>
>>
>> Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
>> for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
>> by in person and see what they've got.
>>
>> The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
>> because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
>> figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
>> optional size is 245/70-16.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>
> Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)
>
> If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
> spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
> used very often?
>

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

225-75x16 and 245-70x16 tires are the same height (within 0.7%) so there
should be no problem

If you use Tire Rack be advised they only list tire brands they carry.... in
the SIZES they carry.

For example you can find my Kumho Venture AT-825 via manufacturer search or
by tire type (On-Off Road All Terrain) but if you enter 2002 Jeep Grand
Cherokee Laredo they will have no Kumho matches because earlier this year
they stopped carrying the standard size. They do carry the 245 in the KL-78
model but not the -825.

If you go to the Kumho website you see that both sizes are made in the -825
model

Interesting enough... this tire used to be on the 'Best Sellers' list



"Mike20878" <mrosen@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1162652288.977202.259490@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Mike20878 wrote:
>
>>
>> Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
>> for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
>> by in person and see what they've got.
>>
>> The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
>> because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
>> figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
>> optional size is 245/70-16.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>
> Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)
>
> If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
> spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
> used very often?
>

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:
> Mike20878 wrote:
>
>> Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
>> for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
>> by in person and see what they've got.
>>
>> The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
>> because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
>> figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
>> optional size is 245/70-16.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>
> Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)
>
> If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
> spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
> used very often?

For some reason, I didn't find the LTX on tirerack.com either. They do
appear on Costco's site, but you have to dig deep to find it. I bought
the M/S's, as I spend a lot of time on pavement, and they work extremely
well.

It's your call on the size difference. I also replaced the spare, even
though both were the same size. I figure that the spare should be of at
least the same quality as the rest in case I need to drive a long way on
it. I justified the extra cost by doing 5-wheel rotations, which makes
everything last longer. When I replace next time, I'll leave one worn
(yet servicible) tire on as the spare.

It's your call on the odd-sized spare dilemma. I wouldn't do it. You
can't use PT 4WD with odd-sized tires or you will destroy the transfer
case. It will cause the axle clutch packs on limited-slip axles to
overheat and wear quickly. The vehicle will handle badly. There are no
positives to keeping an odd-sized spare other than money, and that's not
good enough in my book. Justify the extra cost by doing 5-wheel tire
rotations.

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:
> Mike20878 wrote:
>
>> Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
>> for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
>> by in person and see what they've got.
>>
>> The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
>> because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
>> figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
>> optional size is 245/70-16.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>
> Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)
>
> If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
> spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
> used very often?

For some reason, I didn't find the LTX on tirerack.com either. They do
appear on Costco's site, but you have to dig deep to find it. I bought
the M/S's, as I spend a lot of time on pavement, and they work extremely
well.

It's your call on the size difference. I also replaced the spare, even
though both were the same size. I figure that the spare should be of at
least the same quality as the rest in case I need to drive a long way on
it. I justified the extra cost by doing 5-wheel rotations, which makes
everything last longer. When I replace next time, I'll leave one worn
(yet servicible) tire on as the spare.

It's your call on the odd-sized spare dilemma. I wouldn't do it. You
can't use PT 4WD with odd-sized tires or you will destroy the transfer
case. It will cause the axle clutch packs on limited-slip axles to
overheat and wear quickly. The vehicle will handle badly. There are no
positives to keeping an odd-sized spare other than money, and that's not
good enough in my book. Justify the extra cost by doing 5-wheel tire
rotations.

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:
> Mike20878 wrote:
>
>> Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
>> for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
>> by in person and see what they've got.
>>
>> The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
>> because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
>> figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
>> optional size is 245/70-16.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>
> Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)
>
> If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
> spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
> used very often?

For some reason, I didn't find the LTX on tirerack.com either. They do
appear on Costco's site, but you have to dig deep to find it. I bought
the M/S's, as I spend a lot of time on pavement, and they work extremely
well.

It's your call on the size difference. I also replaced the spare, even
though both were the same size. I figure that the spare should be of at
least the same quality as the rest in case I need to drive a long way on
it. I justified the extra cost by doing 5-wheel rotations, which makes
everything last longer. When I replace next time, I'll leave one worn
(yet servicible) tire on as the spare.

It's your call on the odd-sized spare dilemma. I wouldn't do it. You
can't use PT 4WD with odd-sized tires or you will destroy the transfer
case. It will cause the axle clutch packs on limited-slip axles to
overheat and wear quickly. The vehicle will handle badly. There are no
positives to keeping an odd-sized spare other than money, and that's not
good enough in my book. Justify the extra cost by doing 5-wheel tire
rotations.

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Outatime wrote:
>
> For some reason, I didn't find the LTX on tirerack.com either. They do
> appear on Costco's site, but you have to dig deep to find it. I bought
> the M/S's, as I spend a lot of time on pavement, and they work extremely
> well.
>
> It's your call on the size difference. I also replaced the spare, even
> though both were the same size. I figure that the spare should be of at
> least the same quality as the rest in case I need to drive a long way on
> it. I justified the extra cost by doing 5-wheel rotations, which makes
> everything last longer. When I replace next time, I'll leave one worn
> (yet servicible) tire on as the spare.
>
> It's your call on the odd-sized spare dilemma. I wouldn't do it. You
> can't use PT 4WD with odd-sized tires or you will destroy the transfer
> case. It will cause the axle clutch packs on limited-slip axles to
> overheat and wear quickly. The vehicle will handle badly. There are no
> positives to keeping an odd-sized spare other than money, and that's not
> good enough in my book. Justify the extra cost by doing 5-wheel tire
> rotations.

5-wheel tire rotations, as in rotating the spare in every rotation?
Interesting...

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Outatime wrote:
>
> For some reason, I didn't find the LTX on tirerack.com either. They do
> appear on Costco's site, but you have to dig deep to find it. I bought
> the M/S's, as I spend a lot of time on pavement, and they work extremely
> well.
>
> It's your call on the size difference. I also replaced the spare, even
> though both were the same size. I figure that the spare should be of at
> least the same quality as the rest in case I need to drive a long way on
> it. I justified the extra cost by doing 5-wheel rotations, which makes
> everything last longer. When I replace next time, I'll leave one worn
> (yet servicible) tire on as the spare.
>
> It's your call on the odd-sized spare dilemma. I wouldn't do it. You
> can't use PT 4WD with odd-sized tires or you will destroy the transfer
> case. It will cause the axle clutch packs on limited-slip axles to
> overheat and wear quickly. The vehicle will handle badly. There are no
> positives to keeping an odd-sized spare other than money, and that's not
> good enough in my book. Justify the extra cost by doing 5-wheel tire
> rotations.

5-wheel tire rotations, as in rotating the spare in every rotation?
Interesting...

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Outatime wrote:
>
> For some reason, I didn't find the LTX on tirerack.com either. They do
> appear on Costco's site, but you have to dig deep to find it. I bought
> the M/S's, as I spend a lot of time on pavement, and they work extremely
> well.
>
> It's your call on the size difference. I also replaced the spare, even
> though both were the same size. I figure that the spare should be of at
> least the same quality as the rest in case I need to drive a long way on
> it. I justified the extra cost by doing 5-wheel rotations, which makes
> everything last longer. When I replace next time, I'll leave one worn
> (yet servicible) tire on as the spare.
>
> It's your call on the odd-sized spare dilemma. I wouldn't do it. You
> can't use PT 4WD with odd-sized tires or you will destroy the transfer
> case. It will cause the axle clutch packs on limited-slip axles to
> overheat and wear quickly. The vehicle will handle badly. There are no
> positives to keeping an odd-sized spare other than money, and that's not
> good enough in my book. Justify the extra cost by doing 5-wheel tire
> rotations.

5-wheel tire rotations, as in rotating the spare in every rotation?
Interesting...

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:
>
> Outatime wrote:
> >
> > For some reason, I didn't find the LTX on tirerack.com either. They do
> > appear on Costco's site, but you have to dig deep to find it. I bought
> > the M/S's, as I spend a lot of time on pavement, and they work extremely
> > well.
> >
> > It's your call on the size difference. I also replaced the spare, even
> > though both were the same size. I figure that the spare should be of at
> > least the same quality as the rest in case I need to drive a long way on
> > it. I justified the extra cost by doing 5-wheel rotations, which makes
> > everything last longer. When I replace next time, I'll leave one worn
> > (yet servicible) tire on as the spare.
> >
> > It's your call on the odd-sized spare dilemma. I wouldn't do it. You
> > can't use PT 4WD with odd-sized tires or you will destroy the transfer
> > case. It will cause the axle clutch packs on limited-slip axles to
> > overheat and wear quickly. The vehicle will handle badly. There are no
> > positives to keeping an odd-sized spare other than money, and that's not
> > good enough in my book. Justify the extra cost by doing 5-wheel tire
> > rotations.
>
> 5-wheel tire rotations, as in rotating the spare in every rotation?
> Interesting...

If you check your owners manual it says how to do a 5 tire rotation. My
Cherokee and my CJ manual both say to put the spare on the highest wear
tire, the right rear, then take the right rear and move it to the right
front with the right front going to the spare. The left tires just swap
places.

This makes for even wear because the right rear is the main drive tire
so it wears the fastest and the three tires on the high wear side should
wear out the same time as the other two.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:
>
> Outatime wrote:
> >
> > For some reason, I didn't find the LTX on tirerack.com either. They do
> > appear on Costco's site, but you have to dig deep to find it. I bought
> > the M/S's, as I spend a lot of time on pavement, and they work extremely
> > well.
> >
> > It's your call on the size difference. I also replaced the spare, even
> > though both were the same size. I figure that the spare should be of at
> > least the same quality as the rest in case I need to drive a long way on
> > it. I justified the extra cost by doing 5-wheel rotations, which makes
> > everything last longer. When I replace next time, I'll leave one worn
> > (yet servicible) tire on as the spare.
> >
> > It's your call on the odd-sized spare dilemma. I wouldn't do it. You
> > can't use PT 4WD with odd-sized tires or you will destroy the transfer
> > case. It will cause the axle clutch packs on limited-slip axles to
> > overheat and wear quickly. The vehicle will handle badly. There are no
> > positives to keeping an odd-sized spare other than money, and that's not
> > good enough in my book. Justify the extra cost by doing 5-wheel tire
> > rotations.
>
> 5-wheel tire rotations, as in rotating the spare in every rotation?
> Interesting...

If you check your owners manual it says how to do a 5 tire rotation. My
Cherokee and my CJ manual both say to put the spare on the highest wear
tire, the right rear, then take the right rear and move it to the right
front with the right front going to the spare. The left tires just swap
places.

This makes for even wear because the right rear is the main drive tire
so it wears the fastest and the three tires on the high wear side should
wear out the same time as the other two.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)