Possibly a bit pricier, the Michelin All Season that the Ford Exploders
moved to after the underinflaged Firestone fiasco are pretty quiet.
The Michelin M+S is a better match IMNHO, but can sing a bit on roadways
with a bit more pebbled surface. Either variety has wear
characteristics where the rubber will get old or you'll get bored before
the tread wears down significantly.

Fred Mau proclaimed:

> 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
>>
>>

 

DougW proclaimed:

> 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.
>
I dunno, I manage to get thru the alkali snot over in Nevada with the
M+S pretty well without burning out any transfer case or differentials
yet. Haven't tried Montana dirt road bubbles or red clay with them tho.
Work great over Donner as long as I stay the hell away from folks who
think 4wd==4wheelstop.

Mine tend to sing a bit on the sharp pebbled type roadbed compared to
the All Season that rental Explorers use--that are OK on rain but
wouldn't care to take them over Donner in the winter.

 

DougW proclaimed:

> 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.
>
I dunno, I manage to get thru the alkali snot over in Nevada with the
M+S pretty well without burning out any transfer case or differentials
yet. Haven't tried Montana dirt road bubbles or red clay with them tho.
Work great over Donner as long as I stay the hell away from folks who
think 4wd==4wheelstop.

Mine tend to sing a bit on the sharp pebbled type roadbed compared to
the All Season that rental Explorers use--that are OK on rain but
wouldn't care to take them over Donner in the winter.

 

DougW proclaimed:

> 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.
>
I dunno, I manage to get thru the alkali snot over in Nevada with the
M+S pretty well without burning out any transfer case or differentials
yet. Haven't tried Montana dirt road bubbles or red clay with them tho.
Work great over Donner as long as I stay the hell away from folks who
think 4wd==4wheelstop.

Mine tend to sing a bit on the sharp pebbled type roadbed compared to
the All Season that rental Explorers use--that are OK on rain but
wouldn't care to take them over Donner in the winter.