JeePenn

My wife's stock 2004 Grand Cherokee came with P235/65R17 Michelin LTX
A/S tires on 17 X 7.5 rims. The stock tires have had a good run with
56,000 miles but it's time to purchase a new set with winter coming
around the corner. We live in north western Pennsylvania where we get
a great amount of lake effect snow from lake Erie so good winter
performance is essential. I would even be open to going to a larger
tire size if it will fit the stock rims and not have any body or
suspension rub. Any Suggestions?

Phil Schuman

I just had a couple of threads out here concerning tires
for our 2001 GC - you might take a look....
The subject line is - GC Tires - xxx

Phil Schuman

I just had a couple of threads out here concerning tires
for our 2001 GC - you might take a look....
The subject line is - GC Tires - xxx

Phil Schuman

I just had a couple of threads out here concerning tires
for our 2001 GC - you might take a look....
The subject line is - GC Tires - xxx

Phil Schuman

I just had a couple of threads out here concerning tires
for our 2001 GC - you might take a look....
The subject line is - GC Tires - xxx

Lon

JeePenn proclaimed:
> My wife's stock 2004 Grand Cherokee came with P235/65R17 Michelin LTX
> A/S tires on 17 X 7.5 rims. The stock tires have had a good run with
> 56,000 miles but it's time to purchase a new set with winter coming
> around the corner. We live in north western Pennsylvania where we get
> a great amount of lake effect snow from lake Erie so good winter
> performance is essential. I would even be open to going to a larger
> tire size if it will fit the stock rims and not have any body or
> suspension rub. Any Suggestions?
>
For deeper snow, the Michelin or Pirelli A/T work pretty good and
tend to wear longer than the Bridgestone/Yokohama, etc. Both
actually make pretty good all around tires if the slight added
noise doesn't bother you. If your snow tends to be packed more,
the Michelin Alpine works. 235/75 will fit easily.
You can also check out the Tire Rack reviews with the caveat that
they are considerably less scientific than those of Consumer
Reports and you have no idea on what basis the person giving the
review is basing their opinions and what they have or have not
compared them to under what conditions.

Lon

JeePenn proclaimed:
> My wife's stock 2004 Grand Cherokee came with P235/65R17 Michelin LTX
> A/S tires on 17 X 7.5 rims. The stock tires have had a good run with
> 56,000 miles but it's time to purchase a new set with winter coming
> around the corner. We live in north western Pennsylvania where we get
> a great amount of lake effect snow from lake Erie so good winter
> performance is essential. I would even be open to going to a larger
> tire size if it will fit the stock rims and not have any body or
> suspension rub. Any Suggestions?
>
For deeper snow, the Michelin or Pirelli A/T work pretty good and
tend to wear longer than the Bridgestone/Yokohama, etc. Both
actually make pretty good all around tires if the slight added
noise doesn't bother you. If your snow tends to be packed more,
the Michelin Alpine works. 235/75 will fit easily.
You can also check out the Tire Rack reviews with the caveat that
they are considerably less scientific than those of Consumer
Reports and you have no idea on what basis the person giving the
review is basing their opinions and what they have or have not
compared them to under what conditions.

Lon

JeePenn proclaimed:
> My wife's stock 2004 Grand Cherokee came with P235/65R17 Michelin LTX
> A/S tires on 17 X 7.5 rims. The stock tires have had a good run with
> 56,000 miles but it's time to purchase a new set with winter coming
> around the corner. We live in north western Pennsylvania where we get
> a great amount of lake effect snow from lake Erie so good winter
> performance is essential. I would even be open to going to a larger
> tire size if it will fit the stock rims and not have any body or
> suspension rub. Any Suggestions?
>
For deeper snow, the Michelin or Pirelli A/T work pretty good and
tend to wear longer than the Bridgestone/Yokohama, etc. Both
actually make pretty good all around tires if the slight added
noise doesn't bother you. If your snow tends to be packed more,
the Michelin Alpine works. 235/75 will fit easily.
You can also check out the Tire Rack reviews with the caveat that
they are considerably less scientific than those of Consumer
Reports and you have no idea on what basis the person giving the
review is basing their opinions and what they have or have not
compared them to under what conditions.

Lon

JeePenn proclaimed:
> My wife's stock 2004 Grand Cherokee came with P235/65R17 Michelin LTX
> A/S tires on 17 X 7.5 rims. The stock tires have had a good run with
> 56,000 miles but it's time to purchase a new set with winter coming
> around the corner. We live in north western Pennsylvania where we get
> a great amount of lake effect snow from lake Erie so good winter
> performance is essential. I would even be open to going to a larger
> tire size if it will fit the stock rims and not have any body or
> suspension rub. Any Suggestions?
>
For deeper snow, the Michelin or Pirelli A/T work pretty good and
tend to wear longer than the Bridgestone/Yokohama, etc. Both
actually make pretty good all around tires if the slight added
noise doesn't bother you. If your snow tends to be packed more,
the Michelin Alpine works. 235/75 will fit easily.
You can also check out the Tire Rack reviews with the caveat that
they are considerably less scientific than those of Consumer
Reports and you have no idea on what basis the person giving the
review is basing their opinions and what they have or have not
compared them to under what conditions.

Billy Ray

The limiting factor is the 17 inch rims, they restrict your choices.

What does the owners manual and door plackard say are alternative sizes?

You are probably safe with 255-60x17 or 235-70x17 tires.

I am assuming you want to stay with All-Terrian tires because of the
frequent heavy snows.
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"JeePenn" <tchilson@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> My wife's stock 2004 Grand Cherokee came with P235/65R17 Michelin LTX
> A/S tires on 17 X 7.5 rims. The stock tires have had a good run with
> 56,000 miles but it's time to purchase a new set with winter coming
> around the corner. We live in north western Pennsylvania where we get
> a great amount of lake effect snow from lake Erie so good winter
> performance is essential. I would even be open to going to a larger
> tire size if it will fit the stock rims and not have any body or
> suspension rub. Any Suggestions?
>