Tires for my new Cherokee

FreeBaGeL · 03-08-2005, 12:55 AM

Hi, I'm in the market for some new 265/70R15 tires for my '99 Jeep Cherokee.

I've pretty much narrowed it down to the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo's and the Michelin Cross Terrian SUVs.

The Bridgestone's are cheaper and have gotten better reviews, but the Michelin's are more a road tire which is where I mostly drive. I'm in Fla so there's no snow (though a fair amount of rain), and the Jeep's a 2WD so I don't really take it offroading. I'm in it mostly for rain/dry traction, smooth ride, and of course looks.

The Bridgestones definitely look cooler with their more aggressive tread design, but how much is this going to contribute to louder noise, a bumpier ride, and worse tread wear? When people refer to "road noise" from tires, what exactly are they referring to? What sound am I looking for, I've never really noticed it on any car I've driven. The Jeep's engine is also very loud so how much would I notice it more with the Bridgestones?

The other choice is the Uniroyal Laredos, not as good a tire but they would run me a good $200 less for a set of four.

Thanks in advance.

Atl XJ · 03-08-2005, 01:17 AM

Whatever you do don't get the Uniroyals, I had a set that came on one of my Blazers and they were absolutely horrible in the rain.

I'm running the Revos currently on my XJ and they are amazing on road, you wont be dissapointed. They are quiet, handle well, balance great, ride great, and are amazing in the rain. I can't tell you how long they will last but I have about 15K on mine and they still look new so I'm guessing its going to be pretty good, plus they have a 50K mile warranty. Basically they are as good as the Michelins on road but you get a lot better offroad ability.

03-08-2005, 12:55 AM	#1
FreeBaGeL Registered Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tires for my new Cherokee Hi, I'm in the market for some new 265/70R15 tires for my '99 Jeep Cherokee. I've pretty much narrowed it down to the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo's and the Michelin Cross Terrian SUVs. The Bridgestone's are cheaper and have gotten better reviews, but the Michelin's are more a road tire which is where I mostly drive. I'm in Fla so there's no snow (though a fair amount of rain), and the Jeep's a 2WD so I don't really take it offroading. I'm in it mostly for rain/dry traction, smooth ride, and of course looks. The Bridgestones definitely look cooler with their more aggressive tread design, but how much is this going to contribute to louder noise, a bumpier ride, and worse tread wear? When people refer to "road noise" from tires, what exactly are they referring to? What sound am I looking for, I've never really noticed it on any car I've driven. The Jeep's engine is also very loud so how much would I notice it more with the Bridgestones? The other choice is the Uniroyal Laredos, not as good a tire but they would run me a good $200 less for a set of four. Thanks in advance.

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03-08-2005, 01:17 AM	#2
Atl XJ Registered Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 8,382 Thanks: 15 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Whatever you do don't get the Uniroyals, I had a set that came on one of my Blazers and they were absolutely horrible in the rain. I'm running the Revos currently on my XJ and they are amazing on road, you wont be dissapointed. They are quiet, handle well, balance great, ride great, and are amazing in the rain. I can't tell you how long they will last but I have about 15K on mine and they still look new so I'm guessing its going to be pretty good, plus they have a 50K mile warranty. Basically they are as good as the Michelins on road but you get a lot better offroad ability.