Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Outatime wrote:
> I'll be damned. Last time I checked, they didn't carry them. Almost
> the same price as I got with Costco's $100-off coupon. I've done
> business with Tirerack.com before. Damn good outfit. I'll be buying
> from them again next time around.

I've found a local chain (Tires Plus) matches the tire-rack price (plus
shipping). The advantage is I got free rotation and lifetime balance
with a fairly national chain. Well, national in as much as they have
an outlet in cities I usually drive to.

--
DougW

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Outatime wrote:
> I'll be damned. Last time I checked, they didn't carry them. Almost
> the same price as I got with Costco's $100-off coupon. I've done
> business with Tirerack.com before. Damn good outfit. I'll be buying
> from them again next time around.

I've found a local chain (Tires Plus) matches the tire-rack price (plus
shipping). The advantage is I got free rotation and lifetime balance
with a fairly national chain. Well, national in as much as they have
an outlet in cities I usually drive to.

--
DougW

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

In article <1162614596.196531.242830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
"Michael Rosen" <mrosen@gmail.com> wrote:

> I believe the Michelins are pretty expensive?
You get what you pay for. I'm a Michelin fan, they are very long
wearing and tough tires.
Shop around, they are put on sale, usually in the fall and spring.
>
> I think I'm now deciding between the BFGoodrich Radial Long Trail T/A
> and Firestone Destination LE. Tirerack.com has them for $87 and $81,
> respectively. I can get the BFGoodrich at the local shop for $106
> installed and the Firestone for $86.
Firestone is the last tire I'd use, in fact I'd rather walk than use
them. From experience with 2 sets manufacturer installed, which I had
to trash very early in their expected life.

Regarding your different size spare possibility, if it's the same
diameter as has been suggested it is I wouldn't worry for spare only use.
You'll be a lot better off than those poor souls struggling along on a
compact spare. >:)

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

In article <1162614596.196531.242830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
"Michael Rosen" <mrosen@gmail.com> wrote:

> I believe the Michelins are pretty expensive?
You get what you pay for. I'm a Michelin fan, they are very long
wearing and tough tires.
Shop around, they are put on sale, usually in the fall and spring.
>
> I think I'm now deciding between the BFGoodrich Radial Long Trail T/A
> and Firestone Destination LE. Tirerack.com has them for $87 and $81,
> respectively. I can get the BFGoodrich at the local shop for $106
> installed and the Firestone for $86.
Firestone is the last tire I'd use, in fact I'd rather walk than use
them. From experience with 2 sets manufacturer installed, which I had
to trash very early in their expected life.

Regarding your different size spare possibility, if it's the same
diameter as has been suggested it is I wouldn't worry for spare only use.
You'll be a lot better off than those poor souls struggling along on a
compact spare. >:)

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

In article <1162614596.196531.242830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
"Michael Rosen" <mrosen@gmail.com> wrote:

> I believe the Michelins are pretty expensive?
You get what you pay for. I'm a Michelin fan, they are very long
wearing and tough tires.
Shop around, they are put on sale, usually in the fall and spring.
>
> I think I'm now deciding between the BFGoodrich Radial Long Trail T/A
> and Firestone Destination LE. Tirerack.com has them for $87 and $81,
> respectively. I can get the BFGoodrich at the local shop for $106
> installed and the Firestone for $86.
Firestone is the last tire I'd use, in fact I'd rather walk than use
them. From experience with 2 sets manufacturer installed, which I had
to trash very early in their expected life.

Regarding your different size spare possibility, if it's the same
diameter as has been suggested it is I wouldn't worry for spare only use.
You'll be a lot better off than those poor souls struggling along on a
compact spare. >:)

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

I feel the same way about General Tires.

I have had a total of 21 Generals mounted for two (2) cars and 19 of those
tires were defective in one way or another with broken belts, tread
separation, bulges in the sidewall, inability to hold air, 2 blowouts and
most commonly being out of round.

The final blow came when I attempted to stop at a light in the rain and the
car continued straight ahead with the brakes locked. I turned the wheel to
avoid hitting the stopped car in front of me and the car continued straight
ahead. At the last moment the tire grabbed and I drove up through the grass
in front of a business parking lot.

That was a Sunday afternoon, Monday morning I had a new set of Coopers.
That was about 20 years ago.

I told them at our local tire shop I didn't care what the looked or rode
like as long as the car turned and stopped when I wanted it to. They were
rough and noisy and didn't last all that long but I liked them so much I
eventually bought 2 sets.I'd probably still be driving Coopers if I hadn't
moved out of state and we have no dealers nearby.

On the other hand one of my brothers lives in a small rural town where the
only tire dealer is a General Tire dealer and he had Generals on his and his
wife's and all 4 kids cars, and both trucks. He has never had a problem
with any General tire and just loves them.

Go figure........

"Some O" <SO@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:SO-AAC66E.02011812112006@news.telus.net...
> In article <1162614596.196531.242830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
> "Michael Rosen" <mrosen@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I believe the Michelins are pretty expensive?
> You get what you pay for. I'm a Michelin fan, they are very long
> wearing and tough tires.
> Shop around, they are put on sale, usually in the fall and spring.
>>
>> I think I'm now deciding between the BFGoodrich Radial Long Trail T/A
>> and Firestone Destination LE. Tirerack.com has them for $87 and $81,
>> respectively. I can get the BFGoodrich at the local shop for $106
>> installed and the Firestone for $86.
> Firestone is the last tire I'd use, in fact I'd rather walk than use
> them. From experience with 2 sets manufacturer installed, which I had
> to trash very early in their expected life.
>
> Regarding your different size spare possibility, if it's the same
> diameter as has been suggested it is I wouldn't worry for spare only use.
> You'll be a lot better off than those poor souls struggling along on a
> compact spare. >:)

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

I feel the same way about General Tires.

I have had a total of 21 Generals mounted for two (2) cars and 19 of those
tires were defective in one way or another with broken belts, tread
separation, bulges in the sidewall, inability to hold air, 2 blowouts and
most commonly being out of round.

The final blow came when I attempted to stop at a light in the rain and the
car continued straight ahead with the brakes locked. I turned the wheel to
avoid hitting the stopped car in front of me and the car continued straight
ahead. At the last moment the tire grabbed and I drove up through the grass
in front of a business parking lot.

That was a Sunday afternoon, Monday morning I had a new set of Coopers.
That was about 20 years ago.

I told them at our local tire shop I didn't care what the looked or rode
like as long as the car turned and stopped when I wanted it to. They were
rough and noisy and didn't last all that long but I liked them so much I
eventually bought 2 sets.I'd probably still be driving Coopers if I hadn't
moved out of state and we have no dealers nearby.

On the other hand one of my brothers lives in a small rural town where the
only tire dealer is a General Tire dealer and he had Generals on his and his
wife's and all 4 kids cars, and both trucks. He has never had a problem
with any General tire and just loves them.

Go figure........

"Some O" <SO@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:SO-AAC66E.02011812112006@news.telus.net...
> In article <1162614596.196531.242830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
> "Michael Rosen" <mrosen@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I believe the Michelins are pretty expensive?
> You get what you pay for. I'm a Michelin fan, they are very long
> wearing and tough tires.
> Shop around, they are put on sale, usually in the fall and spring.
>>
>> I think I'm now deciding between the BFGoodrich Radial Long Trail T/A
>> and Firestone Destination LE. Tirerack.com has them for $87 and $81,
>> respectively. I can get the BFGoodrich at the local shop for $106
>> installed and the Firestone for $86.
> Firestone is the last tire I'd use, in fact I'd rather walk than use
> them. From experience with 2 sets manufacturer installed, which I had
> to trash very early in their expected life.
>
> Regarding your different size spare possibility, if it's the same
> diameter as has been suggested it is I wouldn't worry for spare only use.
> You'll be a lot better off than those poor souls struggling along on a
> compact spare. >:)

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

I feel the same way about General Tires.

I have had a total of 21 Generals mounted for two (2) cars and 19 of those
tires were defective in one way or another with broken belts, tread
separation, bulges in the sidewall, inability to hold air, 2 blowouts and
most commonly being out of round.

The final blow came when I attempted to stop at a light in the rain and the
car continued straight ahead with the brakes locked. I turned the wheel to
avoid hitting the stopped car in front of me and the car continued straight
ahead. At the last moment the tire grabbed and I drove up through the grass
in front of a business parking lot.

That was a Sunday afternoon, Monday morning I had a new set of Coopers.
That was about 20 years ago.

I told them at our local tire shop I didn't care what the looked or rode
like as long as the car turned and stopped when I wanted it to. They were
rough and noisy and didn't last all that long but I liked them so much I
eventually bought 2 sets.I'd probably still be driving Coopers if I hadn't
moved out of state and we have no dealers nearby.

On the other hand one of my brothers lives in a small rural town where the
only tire dealer is a General Tire dealer and he had Generals on his and his
wife's and all 4 kids cars, and both trucks. He has never had a problem
with any General tire and just loves them.

Go figure........

"Some O" <SO@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:SO-AAC66E.02011812112006@news.telus.net...
> In article <1162614596.196531.242830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
> "Michael Rosen" <mrosen@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I believe the Michelins are pretty expensive?
> You get what you pay for. I'm a Michelin fan, they are very long
> wearing and tough tires.
> Shop around, they are put on sale, usually in the fall and spring.
>>
>> I think I'm now deciding between the BFGoodrich Radial Long Trail T/A
>> and Firestone Destination LE. Tirerack.com has them for $87 and $81,
>> respectively. I can get the BFGoodrich at the local shop for $106
>> installed and the Firestone for $86.
> Firestone is the last tire I'd use, in fact I'd rather walk than use
> them. From experience with 2 sets manufacturer installed, which I had
> to trash very early in their expected life.
>
> Regarding your different size spare possibility, if it's the same
> diameter as has been suggested it is I wouldn't worry for spare only use.
> You'll be a lot better off than those poor souls struggling along on a
> compact spare. >:)

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

I feel the same about the great service I get from B F Goodrich,
too bad it's owned by Michelins in france! I feel like a traitor!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Some O wrote:
>
> You get what you pay for. I'm a Michelin fan, they are very long
> wearing and tough tires.
> Shop around, they are put on sale, usually in the fall and spring.
>
> Firestone is the last tire I'd use, in fact I'd rather walk than use
> them. From experience with 2 sets manufacturer installed, which I had
> to trash very early in their expected life.
>
> Regarding your different size spare possibility, if it's the same
> diameter as has been suggested it is I wouldn't worry for spare only use.
> You'll be a lot better off than those poor souls struggling along on a
> compact spare. >:)

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

I feel the same about the great service I get from B F Goodrich,
too bad it's owned by Michelins in france! I feel like a traitor!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Some O wrote:
>
> You get what you pay for. I'm a Michelin fan, they are very long
> wearing and tough tires.
> Shop around, they are put on sale, usually in the fall and spring.
>
> Firestone is the last tire I'd use, in fact I'd rather walk than use
> them. From experience with 2 sets manufacturer installed, which I had
> to trash very early in their expected life.
>
> Regarding your different size spare possibility, if it's the same
> diameter as has been suggested it is I wouldn't worry for spare only use.
> You'll be a lot better off than those poor souls struggling along on a
> compact spare. >:)