What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
#31
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Re: What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
DougW wrote:
> Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
>
>>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never off-road.
>>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
>>
>>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This thing's
>>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a jet
>>engine at 70 MPH.
>
>
> Michelin LTX M/S
> Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the rain.
> Not so hot in mud, but still good.
>
replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
DougW wrote:
> Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
>
>>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never off-road.
>>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
>>
>>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This thing's
>>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a jet
>>engine at 70 MPH.
>
>
> Michelin LTX M/S
> Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the rain.
> Not so hot in mud, but still good.
>
#32
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Posts: n/a
Re: What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
I guess you answered your own question. I use my Wrangler for mostly
highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
stereo. ;^)
Earle
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
> I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
> replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
> due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>
> tw
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
off-road.
> >>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
> >>
> >>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
thing's
> >>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
jet
> >>engine at 70 MPH.
> >
> >
> > Michelin LTX M/S
> > Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
rain.
> > Not so hot in mud, but still good.
> >
highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
stereo. ;^)
Earle
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
> I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
> replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
> due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>
> tw
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
off-road.
> >>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
> >>
> >>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
thing's
> >>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
jet
> >>engine at 70 MPH.
> >
> >
> > Michelin LTX M/S
> > Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
rain.
> > Not so hot in mud, but still good.
> >
#33
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Re: What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
I guess you answered your own question. I use my Wrangler for mostly
highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
stereo. ;^)
Earle
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
> I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
> replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
> due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>
> tw
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
off-road.
> >>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
> >>
> >>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
thing's
> >>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
jet
> >>engine at 70 MPH.
> >
> >
> > Michelin LTX M/S
> > Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
rain.
> > Not so hot in mud, but still good.
> >
highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
stereo. ;^)
Earle
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
> I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
> replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
> due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>
> tw
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
off-road.
> >>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
> >>
> >>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
thing's
> >>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
jet
> >>engine at 70 MPH.
> >
> >
> > Michelin LTX M/S
> > Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
rain.
> > Not so hot in mud, but still good.
> >
#34
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Posts: n/a
Re: What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
I guess you answered your own question. I use my Wrangler for mostly
highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
stereo. ;^)
Earle
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
> I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
> replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
> due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>
> tw
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
off-road.
> >>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
> >>
> >>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
thing's
> >>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
jet
> >>engine at 70 MPH.
> >
> >
> > Michelin LTX M/S
> > Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
rain.
> > Not so hot in mud, but still good.
> >
highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
stereo. ;^)
Earle
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
> I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
> replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
> due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>
> tw
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
off-road.
> >>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
> >>
> >>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
thing's
> >>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
jet
> >>engine at 70 MPH.
> >
> >
> > Michelin LTX M/S
> > Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
rain.
> > Not so hot in mud, but still good.
> >
#35
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Posts: n/a
Re: What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
I agree. I don't think QUIET should be the ultimate factor in picking a
tire, especially for a Jeep, even though it will on-road only. Even as
the OP mentioned himself, they are not the quietest interior noise level
vehicles, so there is a tire noise level cutoff where it just won't
matter anymore. So, picking the best 'quiet' tire and not the 'quietest'
tire might be more helpful. In addition, the fact that he stated he will
not venture off-road, the number of tires that would suit him just got
exponentially larger, depending on his location as Earle points out.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Earle Horton wrote:
> I guess you answered your own question. I use my Wrangler for mostly
> highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
> road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
> and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
> a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
> stereo. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
>
>>I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
>>replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
>>due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>>
>>tw
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>>"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>>capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
>
> off-road.
>
>>>>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
>>>>
>>>>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
>
> thing's
>
>>>>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
>
> jet
>
>>>>engine at 70 MPH.
>>>
>>>
>>>Michelin LTX M/S
>>>Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
>
> rain.
>
>>>Not so hot in mud, but still good.
>>>
>
>
>
tire, especially for a Jeep, even though it will on-road only. Even as
the OP mentioned himself, they are not the quietest interior noise level
vehicles, so there is a tire noise level cutoff where it just won't
matter anymore. So, picking the best 'quiet' tire and not the 'quietest'
tire might be more helpful. In addition, the fact that he stated he will
not venture off-road, the number of tires that would suit him just got
exponentially larger, depending on his location as Earle points out.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Earle Horton wrote:
> I guess you answered your own question. I use my Wrangler for mostly
> highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
> road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
> and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
> a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
> stereo. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
>
>>I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
>>replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
>>due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>>
>>tw
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>>"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>>capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
>
> off-road.
>
>>>>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
>>>>
>>>>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
>
> thing's
>
>>>>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
>
> jet
>
>>>>engine at 70 MPH.
>>>
>>>
>>>Michelin LTX M/S
>>>Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
>
> rain.
>
>>>Not so hot in mud, but still good.
>>>
>
>
>
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
I agree. I don't think QUIET should be the ultimate factor in picking a
tire, especially for a Jeep, even though it will on-road only. Even as
the OP mentioned himself, they are not the quietest interior noise level
vehicles, so there is a tire noise level cutoff where it just won't
matter anymore. So, picking the best 'quiet' tire and not the 'quietest'
tire might be more helpful. In addition, the fact that he stated he will
not venture off-road, the number of tires that would suit him just got
exponentially larger, depending on his location as Earle points out.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Earle Horton wrote:
> I guess you answered your own question. I use my Wrangler for mostly
> highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
> road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
> and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
> a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
> stereo. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
>
>>I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
>>replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
>>due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>>
>>tw
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>>"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>>capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
>
> off-road.
>
>>>>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
>>>>
>>>>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
>
> thing's
>
>>>>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
>
> jet
>
>>>>engine at 70 MPH.
>>>
>>>
>>>Michelin LTX M/S
>>>Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
>
> rain.
>
>>>Not so hot in mud, but still good.
>>>
>
>
>
tire, especially for a Jeep, even though it will on-road only. Even as
the OP mentioned himself, they are not the quietest interior noise level
vehicles, so there is a tire noise level cutoff where it just won't
matter anymore. So, picking the best 'quiet' tire and not the 'quietest'
tire might be more helpful. In addition, the fact that he stated he will
not venture off-road, the number of tires that would suit him just got
exponentially larger, depending on his location as Earle points out.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Earle Horton wrote:
> I guess you answered your own question. I use my Wrangler for mostly
> highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
> road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
> and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
> a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
> stereo. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
>
>>I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
>>replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
>>due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>>
>>tw
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>>"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>>capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
>
> off-road.
>
>>>>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
>>>>
>>>>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
>
> thing's
>
>>>>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
>
> jet
>
>>>>engine at 70 MPH.
>>>
>>>
>>>Michelin LTX M/S
>>>Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
>
> rain.
>
>>>Not so hot in mud, but still good.
>>>
>
>
>
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
I agree. I don't think QUIET should be the ultimate factor in picking a
tire, especially for a Jeep, even though it will on-road only. Even as
the OP mentioned himself, they are not the quietest interior noise level
vehicles, so there is a tire noise level cutoff where it just won't
matter anymore. So, picking the best 'quiet' tire and not the 'quietest'
tire might be more helpful. In addition, the fact that he stated he will
not venture off-road, the number of tires that would suit him just got
exponentially larger, depending on his location as Earle points out.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
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Earle Horton wrote:
> I guess you answered your own question. I use my Wrangler for mostly
> highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
> road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
> and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
> a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
> stereo. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
>
>>I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
>>replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
>>due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>>
>>tw
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>>"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>>capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
>
> off-road.
>
>>>>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
>>>>
>>>>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
>
> thing's
>
>>>>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
>
> jet
>
>>>>engine at 70 MPH.
>>>
>>>
>>>Michelin LTX M/S
>>>Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
>
> rain.
>
>>>Not so hot in mud, but still good.
>>>
>
>
>
tire, especially for a Jeep, even though it will on-road only. Even as
the OP mentioned himself, they are not the quietest interior noise level
vehicles, so there is a tire noise level cutoff where it just won't
matter anymore. So, picking the best 'quiet' tire and not the 'quietest'
tire might be more helpful. In addition, the fact that he stated he will
not venture off-road, the number of tires that would suit him just got
exponentially larger, depending on his location as Earle points out.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Earle Horton wrote:
> I guess you answered your own question. I use my Wrangler for mostly
> highway use, except that "highway" use where I live, is considered "off
> road" by a lot of the flatlanders who come here in the tourist season. Mud
> and snow tires are pretty much obligatory here, if you don't want to run up
> a big tow bill. I deal with the noise level, by turning up the factory
> stereo. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Aqr%f.46747$_S7.44241@newssvr14.news.prodigy. com...
>
>>I was wondering when someone was going to recommend Michelin. I just
>>replaced the factory installed set on my 1997 Ford Aerostar cargo van
>>due to dry rot, still had half the tread left.
>>
>>tw
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>>"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>>capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>>________________________________________________ _____________________
>>
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Fred Mau did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I do mostly highway driving with my 2000 XJ 2WD Cherokee. Never
>
> off-road.
>
>>>>For me, it's more of a large station wagon than an SUV.
>>>>
>>>>Given my usage, what are the QUIETEST tires I can put on it ? This
>
> thing's
>
>>>>got enough road noises as it is, I don't want tires that sound like a
>
> jet
>
>>>>engine at 70 MPH.
>>>
>>>
>>>Michelin LTX M/S
>>>Ran those on the ZJ for a looooong time. Great grip on ice and in the
>
> rain.
>
>>>Not so hot in mud, but still good.
>>>
>
>
>
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
Yes, I see that. They look great until I see the price.... about $175 each.
I'm beginning to think the Toyo Eclipse - at about $75 each - may be quiet
"enough" for me. All reviews I've seen indicate they're at least better
than the Goodyear Wranglers that I have now.
- FM -
Brandonb <brandon@NOkamikosSPAM.com> wrote in
news:e1k0g0$rvm$1@news.netins.net:
> Tirerack rates the Goodyear Fortera SilentArmor as the quietest.
>
> http://www.goodyearfortera.com/goodyearfortera/html/
>
> Brandonb
>
>
I'm beginning to think the Toyo Eclipse - at about $75 each - may be quiet
"enough" for me. All reviews I've seen indicate they're at least better
than the Goodyear Wranglers that I have now.
- FM -
Brandonb <brandon@NOkamikosSPAM.com> wrote in
news:e1k0g0$rvm$1@news.netins.net:
> Tirerack rates the Goodyear Fortera SilentArmor as the quietest.
>
> http://www.goodyearfortera.com/goodyearfortera/html/
>
> Brandonb
>
>
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
Yes, I see that. They look great until I see the price.... about $175 each.
I'm beginning to think the Toyo Eclipse - at about $75 each - may be quiet
"enough" for me. All reviews I've seen indicate they're at least better
than the Goodyear Wranglers that I have now.
- FM -
Brandonb <brandon@NOkamikosSPAM.com> wrote in
news:e1k0g0$rvm$1@news.netins.net:
> Tirerack rates the Goodyear Fortera SilentArmor as the quietest.
>
> http://www.goodyearfortera.com/goodyearfortera/html/
>
> Brandonb
>
>
I'm beginning to think the Toyo Eclipse - at about $75 each - may be quiet
"enough" for me. All reviews I've seen indicate they're at least better
than the Goodyear Wranglers that I have now.
- FM -
Brandonb <brandon@NOkamikosSPAM.com> wrote in
news:e1k0g0$rvm$1@news.netins.net:
> Tirerack rates the Goodyear Fortera SilentArmor as the quietest.
>
> http://www.goodyearfortera.com/goodyearfortera/html/
>
> Brandonb
>
>
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: What are the QUIETEST tires for a Cherokee ?
Yes, I see that. They look great until I see the price.... about $175 each.
I'm beginning to think the Toyo Eclipse - at about $75 each - may be quiet
"enough" for me. All reviews I've seen indicate they're at least better
than the Goodyear Wranglers that I have now.
- FM -
Brandonb <brandon@NOkamikosSPAM.com> wrote in
news:e1k0g0$rvm$1@news.netins.net:
> Tirerack rates the Goodyear Fortera SilentArmor as the quietest.
>
> http://www.goodyearfortera.com/goodyearfortera/html/
>
> Brandonb
>
>
I'm beginning to think the Toyo Eclipse - at about $75 each - may be quiet
"enough" for me. All reviews I've seen indicate they're at least better
than the Goodyear Wranglers that I have now.
- FM -
Brandonb <brandon@NOkamikosSPAM.com> wrote in
news:e1k0g0$rvm$1@news.netins.net:
> Tirerack rates the Goodyear Fortera SilentArmor as the quietest.
>
> http://www.goodyearfortera.com/goodyearfortera/html/
>
> Brandonb
>
>